Short tandem repeats (STRs) are a class of repetitive elements, composed of tandem arrays of 1–6 base pair sequence motifs, that comprise a substantial fraction of the human genome. STR expansions can ...

For the past half-century, structural biologists relied on the notion that similar protein sequences give rise to similar structures and functions. While this assumption has driven research to explore ...

Two examples of the same molecule represented in sequence, image and graph formats are provided for direct comparison. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

Some strange mathematical sequences are always whole numbers — until they’re not. The puzzling patterns have revealed ties to graph theory and prime numbers, awing mathematicians. Simple, yes, but ...

The typical evolution of an HVAC system’s sequence of operation (SOO) entails the design engineer writing the narrative for inclusion in the design documents. The controls contractor will then include ...