Molecular biologists have long believed that the beginning of a gene launched the process of transcription—the process by ...

One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it's usually to try to identify a disease-causing ...

Hillsborough recently opened its doors to over 330 students and staff from 21 schools across Northern Ireland, as part of its ...

When couples have trouble conceiving a baby or lose a pregnancy, they often undergo routine tests, which can turn up a shock: One of the prospective parents may be missing a chromosome. The most ...

Controversial plans to ditch separate science GCSEs in Wales have been put back from 2026 to at least 2028 to allow for further consultation. Exam regulator Qualifications Wales said further ...

Three separate GCSEs in chemistry, physics and biology will remain among the options Secondary school pupils in Wales will continue to be able to take three separate GCSEs in chemistry, physics and ...

Secondary school pupils in Wales will continue to be able to take three separate GCSEs in chemistry, physics and biology after a controversial plan to scrap them in favour of a double science GCSE ...

Students across England and Wales are due to find out their GCSE results today (Thursday, August 21). Teenagers across Nottinghamshire will finally find out if their hard work has paid off after ...

The number of girls choosing to take a GCSE in computer science fell this year, breaking a consistent growth streak. In 2025, the number of girls taking computing at GCSE level dropped to 20,708, down ...

The number of pupils receiving top grades in their GCSE's in Wales has risen slightly this year, according to an overview of 2025 results. Thousands of pupils across the country have received their ...

A group of Chinese scientists has overcome a challenge that stumped biologists for decades by developing a new gene-editing tool that can precisely manipulate millions of base pairs – the building ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...