Organization

Dancing DNA

A new CRISPR/Cas9 DNA labeling technique finds that DNA flails around during the transcription process, increasing its ability to connect distant regions of the genome.

Iron block

Researchers explore ways to prevent a fungal infection that’s common in transplant patients who have high iron levels in their tissue.

Illustration of a plate and two forks. Riki Blanco illustration

Weighing in

Researchers have found that, contrary to previous studies, insulin levels and a specific genotype pattern don’t predict weight-loss success.