Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.

DNA’s iconic double helix has long been the symbol of life’s blueprint. However, the human genome conceals far more complexity. Among these mysteries are i-motifs, unusual knot-like DNA structures ...

Google's new AI tool can read DNA like a language, and see immediately if a word substitution will change the meaning of that sentence, the company says. — © AFP ...

Scanning the crowd at a fancy soiree may reveal a wide array of neckties, each fastened with a highly complex mathematical object masquerading as fashion. An entire field of mathematics is devoted to ...

Physicists propose that tangled cosmic “knots” formed after the Big Bang may explain why our universe is made of matter, not ...

Innovative study of DNA’s hidden structures may open up new approaches for treatment and diagnosis of diseases, including cancer. DNA is well-known for its double helix shape. But the human genome ...