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New discovery offers insight into how cells maintain the integrity of DNA

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have identified a new mechanism by which a protein known for repairing damaged DNA also protects the integrity of DNA by preserving its structural shape.

19 Jan 2022

Researchers discover a gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19 infection

An international metastudy led by researchers at Karolinska Institute in Sweden has identified a specific gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19 infection.

17 Jan 2022

Understanding mosquitoes' mating game could help curb the spread of malaria

Male mosquitoes beat their wings faster when swarming at sunset to better detect females and increase their chance of reproducing, finds a novel study led by UCL scientists.

From University College London 13 Jan 2022

First molecular images of enzyme may help solve the mystery cause of hereditary neurodegenerative diseases

WEHI researchers have produced the first molecular images of an enzyme that controls proteins to signal and communicate with each other in human cells.

From Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) 13 Jan 2022

Cloud-based platform enables easy access to global genomics databases

The capacity to examine large numbers of genomes is expensive and time-consuming, thus using genomics to uncover risk factors for major diseases is difficult.

13 Jan 2022

Scientists examine key mechanisms underlying genomic imprinting

Hereditary diseases, along with cancers and cardiovascular diseases, may be linked to genomic imprinting.

13 Jan 2022

Using E.Coli to bring 3D Printing to Life

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Avinash Manjula Basavanna about his latest research that incorporated E. Coli to bring 3D printing materials to life.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 13 Jan 2022

Novel research sheds light on the genetic pathways underlying obesity

A new study has shed light on the genetic factors that underpin obesity.

13 Jan 2022

Experts develop CRISPR-Cas9-mediated inheritance control in male mice

The world’s first CRISPR-Cas9 genetic editing-based strategy to regulate inheritance in mammals was declared nearly three years ago.

From UC San Diego 13 Jan 2022

Increasing the expression of a gene slows Alzheimer’s progression in mice

According to a recent research, enhancing the expression of one gene in cells that help the brain’s neurons, shields neurons in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease.

13 Jan 2022

Scientists develop DNA-based fluorescent nanoantenna to evaluate protein activity

Researchers at the Université de Montréal have developed a nanoantenna to track protein movements.

13 Jan 2022

Study may pave the way for designing next generation of artificial chromosomes for data storage

Previously, researchers from Tianjin University designed and created a 254 kb digital data carrying artificial chromosome in yeast.

12 Jan 2022

New 'disease-in-a-dish' system developed to study oculocutaneous albinism

Researchers at the National Eye Institute have developed the first patient-derived stem cell model for studying eye conditions related to oculocutaneous albinism (OCA).

12 Jan 2022

New gene determines whether ultraviolet iridescence shows up in butterfly wings

A team of researchers at the George Washington University has identified a gene that determines whether ultraviolet iridescence shows up in the wings of butterflies.

11 Jan 2022

Neurons derived from human stem cells can predict the cardinal features of psychiatric illness

In a breakthrough that holds significant promise for early diagnosis and better treatment of psychiatric illness, researchers have for the first time used neurons derived from human stem cells to predict the cardinal features of a psychiatric illness, such as psychosis and cognitive deficits in patients with schizophrenia.

11 Jan 2022

Genetic signature of hybrid incompatibilities can be caused by ecology, research shows

You're likely familiar with the idea of the sterile mule: a hybrid animal born of a horse and a donkey that is unable to breed.

11 Jan 2022

Study says plant microbiome influences health, survival, and fitness

The so-called plant microbiome—the microorganisms in a plant and its immediate environment—impacts plant health, survival, and fitness.

11 Jan 2022

Bioenergy sorghum hybrids can improve soil fertility and potentially earn carbon credits

The world faces an increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a shortage of carbon in the soil. However, bioenergy sorghum can provide meaningful relief from both problems, according to a new study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists.

10 Jan 2022

Fingerprints are influenced by the limb development genes, says study

Researchers found that the shape of fingerprints is determined by limb development genes instead of skin patterning genes, in the most thorough analysis to date.

10 Jan 2022

CAR T cells produced in vivo using modified mRNA treat cardiac injury

A new study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania shows that experimental immunotherapy can temporarily reprogram the immune cells of patients.

10 Jan 2022

Genetic News and Research

New discovery offers insight into how cells maintain the integrity of DNA

Researchers discover a gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19 infection

Understanding mosquitoes' mating game could help curb the spread of malaria

First molecular images of enzyme may help solve the mystery cause of hereditary neurodegenerative diseases

Cloud-based platform enables easy access to global genomics databases

Scientists examine key mechanisms underlying genomic imprinting

Using E.Coli to bring 3D Printing to Life

Novel research sheds light on the genetic pathways underlying obesity

Experts develop CRISPR-Cas9-mediated inheritance control in male mice

Increasing the expression of a gene slows Alzheimer’s progression in mice

Scientists develop DNA-based fluorescent nanoantenna to evaluate protein activity

Study may pave the way for designing next generation of artificial chromosomes for data storage

New 'disease-in-a-dish' system developed to study oculocutaneous albinism

New gene determines whether ultraviolet iridescence shows up in butterfly wings

Neurons derived from human stem cells can predict the cardinal features of psychiatric illness

Genetic signature of hybrid incompatibilities can be caused by ecology, research shows

Study says plant microbiome influences health, survival, and fitness

Bioenergy sorghum hybrids can improve soil fertility and potentially earn carbon credits

Fingerprints are influenced by the limb development genes, says study

CAR T cells produced in vivo using modified mRNA treat cardiac injury

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