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Study Finds How Plants Limit Viral Spread to Progeny with RNA Interference

Scientists have learned how plants keep viruses from being passed to their offspring, a finding that could ensure healthier crops.

20 Sep 2024

Antifreeze Fish Shed Light on How New Genes Evolve

From where do novel genes originate? In a recent study, a group of University of Arkansas researchers studying biological sciences set out to address that topic.

20 Sep 2024

Revolutionizing Cucumber Genetics with Magnetofection

Researchers have achieved a groundbreaking advancement in plant biotechnology by using a magnetofected pollen gene delivery system to genetically transform cucumbers.

19 Sep 2024

Genetic Blueprint Reveals Germination Barriers in the Endangered Jacktree

A pivotal study unveils the genetic blueprint of the endangered Jacktree, shedding light on the molecular factors hindering its germination.

19 Sep 2024

The Role of Ancient Viral Sequences in Gene Regulation

For any organism to survive and thrive, its cells must tightly control which genes are activated when, and where.

19 Sep 2024

Research Shows a Causal Role of Histone Modifications in Gene Regulation

For any organism to survive and thrive, its cells must strictly control which genes are active when and where.

19 Sep 2024

Epigenetic Switch Found to Activate Genes in Embryos

Researchers led by the Institute of Molecular Biology have found that 5-formylcytosine (5fC), a DNA alteration, acts as an activating epigenetic switch to activate genes during the early stages of embryonic development.

19 Sep 2024

New study highlights the medicinal potential of plants consumed by gorillas

In a recent study, researchers examined the antibacterial and antioxidant properties of plants used by western lowland gorillas for self-medication, highlighting the potential of these bioactive compounds for therapeutic applications in human medicine.

19 Sep 2024

COI1 Proteins in Maize Show Unexpected Functions for Crop Improvement

Maize (corn) is one of the most important staple crops in the world and has been extensively studied. Yet, many aspects of the genetic mechanisms regulating its growth and development remain unexplored.

19 Sep 2024

ERGA Pilot Project Unites Scientists to Deliver High-Quality Genomes

The European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) has announced the outcome of its pilot project in a new article.

18 Sep 2024

IgM Antibodies Offer Protection Against Staph Infections

One of the main sources of community- and hospital-acquired infections is Staphylococcus aureus, well known for its antibiotic-resistant variation Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

18 Sep 2024

Early Detection of Off-Target Binding Could Improve Drug Safety

Integral Molecular, a pioneer in antibody discovery and characterization, has published new findings in the journal mAbs, revealing that up to one-third of antibody-based drugs exhibit nonspecific binding to unintended targets.

18 Sep 2024

One-Third of Antibody Drugs Show Unintended Target Binding

Integral Molecular, a leader in antibody discovery and characterization, has published new research in the journal mAbs, revealing that as many as one-third of antibody-based drugs exhibit nonspecific binding to unintended targets.

18 Sep 2024

Study Expands Potential of Retrons for DNA Editing

Within bacterial cells, specialized immune systems known as retrons fend off viral attacks. But that's not all they can do.

18 Sep 2024

Breakthrough Discovery on How TGF-Beta Communicates in Cells

Scientists discover how TGF-Beta, a crucial protein in development and cancer, sends its message even while tethered to the cell membrane.

17 Sep 2024

Using Optogenetic Control to Generate Leader Cells

In processes such as embryonic development, wound healing or cancer invasion, cells are known to move in groups in a coordinated way.

17 Sep 2024

New Insights into How Mutant p53 Promotes Tumor Growth

Research from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and the National Institute of Science and Technology for Structural Biology and Bioimaging (INBEB) in Brazil has uncovered a critical mechanism by which mutations in the p53 protein-;a key tumor suppressor known as the "guardian of the genome"-;turn other proteins into cancer-promoting agents

17 Sep 2024