Every living cell must interpret its genetic code—a sequence of chemical letters that governs countless cellular functions. A ...

Benner’s early attempts at synthesizing new chemical letters failed. But with each false start, his team learned more about what makes a good nucleotide and gained a better understanding of the ...

In a dramatic rewrite of the recipe for life, scientists from Florida describe the design of a new type of DNA with 12 chemical letters instead of the usual four. This artificial genetic system ...

Following widespread public outcry, the California EPA announced a ban on the chemical and the governor proposed millions to support the transition to safer alternatives. Skip to content All Sections ...

DNA stores our genetic code in an elegant double helix. But some argue that this elegance is overrated. “DNA as a molecule has many things wrong with it,” said Steven Benner, an organic chemist at the ...

There has been a significant amount of activity addressing security of chemical plants along the Houston Ship Channel not addressed in the Houston Chronicle article “Why Houston's chemical ...