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DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person’s body has the same DNA. Most DNA is located in the cell nucleus (where it is called nuclear DNA), but a small amount of DNA can also be found in the mitochondria (where it is called mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA).

Researchers identify genetic markers for migraine

According to current estimates, a migraine is a highly prevalent illness and around 15% of the global population is estimated to suffer from this.

16 Sep 2020

Researchers develop an advanced tool for accurate assembly of organelle genomes

The mitochondrial genome and plastid genome denote the parts of endosymbiotic organelle inheritance in eukaryotes that have persisted in organelles.

16 Sep 2020

DNA damage may occur far away from the point of incidence of radiation, research shows

Ultraviolet light endangers the integrity of human genetic information and may cause skin cancer. For the first time, researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have demonstrated that DNA damage may also occur far away from the point of incidence of the radiation.

15 Sep 2020

Sticky DNA webs may cause tissue damage linked to severe COVID-19

Sticky webs of DNA released from immune cells known as neutrophils may cause much of the tissue damage associated with severe COVID-19 infections, according to two new studies published on September 14 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM).

15 Sep 2020

Highly expressed DDX1 gene is associated with poor survival of neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma, is often diagnosed during childhood. It is responsible for causing 15% of all malignancy death in childhood.

14 Sep 2020

Developing computational algorithms to enable a closer look at the 3D genome

Breakthrough advances in biomedical technology have come a long way, especially with three-dimensional mapping of the structure of the genome.

14 Sep 2020

New study can help develop diagnostic markers for type 2 diabetes

Scientists can detect changes in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas in patients several years before these individuals are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

14 Sep 2020

Study sheds new light on the structure and function of ‘immortality protein’

The nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer of Kazan Federal University played a crucial role in analyzing the telomerase of Hansenula polymorpha.

14 Sep 2020

CRISPR in a Box: New educational gene editing tool kit

Introducing CRISPR in a Box™ - it's not a new crunchy cereal or the latest snack - it's an educational tool kit consisting of state-of-the-science gene editing technology that could be coming to a school near you.

10 Sep 2020

Novel tool helps select the best gene-editing option

Scientists have improved one of the biggest scientific advancement of the past decade.

10 Sep 2020

Researchers identify protein that makes cancer cells more aggressive

When Goping’s research team found that a protein was linked to poor outcomes in breast cancer patients, she wanted to find out the reason behind this.

10 Sep 2020

Study highlights the role of brain astrocyte cells in Parkinson's disease pathology

A new study using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology links astrocyte dysfunction to Parkinson's disease (PD) pathology.

9 Sep 2020

Research shows how mutations in DNA packaging machines can drive cancer development

Like wrenches made of Legos, SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complexes tighten or loosen DNA in our cells to control how genes are turned on and made into proteins.

9 Sep 2020

Researchers establish new consortium to study the effect of mutations on the blood characteristics

A team of researchers has established an international consortium to analyze the blood of scores of people across the globe.

7 Sep 2020

Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause severe abnormalities in the fetus

Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause severe abnormalities in the fetus, including malformations such as microcephaly. In a small proportion of cases, the disease may lead to miscarriage and perinatal death.

4 Sep 2020

Researchers create an algorithm that predicts allosteric sites in proteins

A new technology that uses a protein's structure to predict the inner wiring that controls the protein's function and dynamics is now available for scientists to utilize.

4 Sep 2020

Study sheds more light on plant evolution

A study led by researchers from Tasmania, Chile and Germany has furthered our understanding of plant evolution by tracking the origins of electrical signaling components that plants developed to communicate and adapt to life on land.

4 Sep 2020

Researchers create a new, quicker method of diagnosing diseases in patients

A new and quicker method of diagnosing diseases in patients has been created by researchers at the University of Leeds.

3 Sep 2020

Gut bacterium is linked to increased risk of stomach cancer

The bacterium Helicobacter pylori is linked to increased risk of stomach cancer, and is genetically highly variable. A new study by researchers of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich explores the role played by this diversity in the early phase of infection in adult humans.

3 Sep 2020

Study shows yellow mealworm can serve as alternative protein source to meet global food demand

A study has discovered new evidence that a formerly overlooked insect, called the yellow mealworm, could be used as an alternative source of protein.

1 Sep 2020

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Researchers identify genetic markers for migraine

Researchers develop an advanced tool for accurate assembly of organelle genomes

DNA damage may occur far away from the point of incidence of radiation, research shows

Sticky DNA webs may cause tissue damage linked to severe COVID-19

Highly expressed DDX1 gene is associated with poor survival of neuroblastoma

Developing computational algorithms to enable a closer look at the 3D genome

New study can help develop diagnostic markers for type 2 diabetes

Study sheds new light on the structure and function of ‘immortality protein’

CRISPR in a Box: New educational gene editing tool kit

Novel tool helps select the best gene-editing option

Researchers identify protein that makes cancer cells more aggressive

Study highlights the role of brain astrocyte cells in Parkinson's disease pathology

Research shows how mutations in DNA packaging machines can drive cancer development

Researchers establish new consortium to study the effect of mutations on the blood characteristics

Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause severe abnormalities in the fetus

Researchers create an algorithm that predicts allosteric sites in proteins

Study sheds more light on plant evolution

Researchers create a new, quicker method of diagnosing diseases in patients

Gut bacterium is linked to increased risk of stomach cancer

Study shows yellow mealworm can serve as alternative protein source to meet global food demand

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