In a giant feat of genetic engineering, scientists have created bacteria that make proteins in a radically different way than all natural species do. By Carl Zimmer At the heart of all life is a code.

WTOP’s Matt Kaufax takes an even deeper dive into the Smithsonian Natural History Museum’s “Ocean Library” through DNA collection.

Google’s Doodle for November 13, 2025, turns the spotlight on one of life’s greatest scientific wonders - DNA, the molecule that carries the genetic blueprint for every living organism. The animated ...