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

This creature blurs the line between viruses and cells, exhibiting remarkable characteristics that push the boundaries of ...

It has genes for ribosomes, tRNAs, and mRNAs. These components are the scaffolding of life: the tools by which cells read ...

Scientists have discovered Sukunaarchaeum mirabile, a unique archaeon residing within marine plankton, challenging traditional definitions of life. Th ...