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First Evidence of Oocyte Cohesion Rejuvenation Discovered in Fruit Flies

A Dartmouth study conducted on fruit flies reports the first evidence in any organism that oocytes-;the cells that become eggs-;regularly rejuvenate the critical protein linkages that bind chromosomes together.

13 Jun 2024

Innovative Gene Editing Elevates Photosynthetic Efficiency in Food Crops

A team from the Innovative Genomics Institute at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) has produced an increase in gene expression in a food crop by changing its upstream regulatory DNA.

10 Jun 2024

Researchers Advance Single-Molecule DNA Sequencing Techniques

In recent years, technologies that allow scientists to investigate a person's DNA at single-molecule resolution have greatly increased the knowledge of the human genome, microbiome, and the genetic basis of disease.

5 Jun 2024

Neurons in the Visual System of Flies Exhibit Surprisingly Heterogeneous Wiring

Analysis of the connectome of Drosophila melanogaster provides new insights into how its visual system is organized / Research contribution by the FlyWire Consortium

4 Jun 2024

Deciphering the Genetic Basis of Bayberry Fruit Quality

The Chinese bayberry, Myrica rubra, is a subtropical fruit highly valued for its distinctive flavor, nutritional benefits, and economic importance.

28 May 2024

Exploring the Evolution of Mitosis: Lessons from Close Relatives of Fungi and Animals

Cell division is one of the most fundamental processes of life. From bacteria to blue whales, every living being on Earth relies on cell division for growth, reproduction, and species survival.

23 May 2024

How Fruit Flies Use Simple Circuits to Recognize Odors

Whether it's the wafting aroma of our favorite meal or the dangerous fumes seeping from a toxic chemical, the human sense of smell has evolved into a sophisticated system that processes scents through several intricate stages.

22 May 2024

Supercomputer Simulations Unveil Mechanisms of Fruit Fly Wing Development

If fruit fly wings do not develop into the right shape, the flies will die. UC Riverside researchers have learned how fly embryo cells develop as they need to, opening a window into human development and possible treatments for birth defects.

20 May 2024

Fruit Fly Model Unveils Hidden Mechanisms of Organ Development

A new computational model simulating fruit fly wing development has enabled researchers to identify previously hidden mechanisms behind organ generation.

8 May 2024

AI Models Predict Plant Gene Activity with Unprecedented Precision

Genome sequencing technology provides thousands of new plant genomes annually. In agriculture, researchers merge this genomic information with observational data (measuring various plant traits) to identify correlations between genetic variants and crop traits like seed count, resistance to fungal infections, fruit color, or flavor.

30 Apr 2024

Genome Assemblies of Musa ornata and Musa velutina Unveil Insights Into Banana Biology

The genus Musa, encompassing approximately 70 herbaceous species, is predominantly found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Oceania.

26 Apr 2024

Researchers Decode Brain Processes Behind Foraging Behavior in Monkeys

While foraging, animals including humans and monkeys are continuously making decisions about where to search for food and when to move among possible sources of sustenance.

22 Apr 2024

Researchers Identify Link Between Mitochondrial Depletion and Protein Build-Up in Neurons

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have identified how proteins collect abnormally in neurons, a feature of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

22 Apr 2024

Unveiling Cannabinoid’s Potential for Treating Age-Related Brain Degeneration

Scientists at the Salk Institute observed the neuroprotective effects of cannabinol in fruit flies and discovered cannabinoid analogs that may prove to be promising future treatments for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury.

18 Apr 2024

Unveiling the Evolutionary Origins of Bilaterian Species

700 million years ago, a remarkable creature emerged for the first time. Though it may not have been much to look at by today's standards, the animal had a front and a back, a top and a bottom.

16 Apr 2024

Rare YKT6 Gene Variants Linked to New Neurological Disorder

A recent collaborative study has discovered rare variants in the YKT6 gene as the cause of a new neurological disorder characterized by developmental delays along with severe progressive liver disease and a potential risk for liver cancer.

2 Apr 2024

Sumitomo Chemical and Valent BioSciences Announce Divestiture of Pace International and Future Collaboration with AgroFresh Solutions in the Postharvest Solutions Space

Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. and Valent BioSciences LLC announced today that Pace International LLC (Pace) and its operations overseas will become part of AgroFresh Solutions, Inc.

From Valent Biosciences 28 Mar 2024