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The Role of CRISPR-Cas9 in Treating Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders

Severe Combined Immunodeficiencies (SCIDs) encompass a collection of serious primary immunodeficiency disorders primarily instigated by genetic mutations that disrupt the development of T-cells.

30 Oct 2023

Unlocking the Mystery of N-Terminal Acetylation’s Impact on Protein Degradation

Scientists at the University of Bergen (UiB) have discovered that proteins employ a shared chemical marker as a protective shield against degradation, thereby influencing their mobility and the aging process.

30 Oct 2023

Genetics can Improve the Diagnostic Value of Cyanobacterial Biomarkers

Cyanobacteria are a key species in Earth's history, as they introduced atmospheric oxygen for the first time. The analysis of their evolution therefore provides important insights into the formation of modern aerobic ecosystems.

30 Oct 2023

A New Grape Downy Mildew Resistance Gene for the Wine Industry

Scientists at Cornell University have unearthed a novel gene conferring resistance to grape downy mildew, providing the wine and grape industry with a potent weapon to combat this destructive ailment.

27 Oct 2023

Uncovering New Insights Into Primate Brain Evolution

In a recent research investigation, scientists from Yale University unveiled the molecular pathways responsible for the developmental distinctions that set primates apart from mice.

27 Oct 2023

Novel Replacement Strategy Opens the Door to Therapeutic Interventions for Genomic Diseases

Severe Combined Immunodeficiencies (SCIDs) are a group of debilitating primary immunodeficiency disorders, primarily caused by genetic mutations that disrupt T-cell development.

27 Oct 2023

ISB Researchers Discover Genetic Key to T Cell Development

T cells are soldiers on the front lines of the human immune system. They are responsible for many important roles, including attacking viral- or bacterial-infected cells and certain cancer cells, and immunological memory – remembering the specific pathogens or the cancer signatures that originally trigger T cells.

26 Oct 2023

Unraveling the Impact of Genetic Mutations on Future Generations

Regarding the structure of the human genome, it is only a matter of time until detrimental genes, which have the potential to jeopardize future generations, emerge within a population.

26 Oct 2023

Role of Chloroplasts’ Dual Function From Photosynthesis to Immune Defense

For a long period, scientists have been aware of chloroplasts' role in converting solar energy into plant food.

26 Oct 2023

Wolbachia’s Fertility Magic: Implications for Mosquito Population Control

A recent investigation uncovers the biological processes through which a particular bacteria strain belonging to the Wolbachia genus may boost the reproductive capabilities of the insects it invades.

25 Oct 2023

Novel Gene Therapy Approach Delivers Large Genes

A breakthrough by University of Zurich (UZH) researchers introduces a versatile technique for efficiently and safely delivering substantial genes, holding significant promise for therapeutic applications.

25 Oct 2023

The Agricultural Soil Microbiome: A DNA Metabarcoding Perspective

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24 Oct 2023

Kingfisher Genes Reveal Secrets of How They Dive Without Sustaining Brain Damage

If you've ever belly-flopped into a pool, then you know: water can be surprisingly hard if you hit it at the wrong angle. But many species of kingfishers dive headfirst into water to catch their fishy prey.

24 Oct 2023

Software Tool Paves the Way for Safer CRISPR Genome Editing

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking software tool known as DANGER analysis, offering a solution for safer and more precise genome editing.

23 Oct 2023

Reassessment of the Role of Background Mutations in Genome Editing

More than a thousand years ago, tomatoes evolved through natural mutations. After human evolution, they cherry-picked tomatoes with preferred traits.

20 Oct 2023

The Story of Sapiens and Neanderthals as Told by Genomes

Neanderthals, who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years on the western half of the Eurasian continent, gave way to Homo sapiens, who had come from Africa, some 40,000 years ago.

19 Oct 2023

Study Uncovers New Mechanism for Plant-Microbe Communication

Microorganisms that live on or in plant tissues form what is known as a plant microbiome. This interface plays an important role in plants' survival due to the existence of beneficial microorganisms.

19 Oct 2023

Yeast-Based Method Could Accelerate Discovery of Plant-Based Medicinal Compounds

Cornell researchers have harnessed the power of baker's yeast to create a cost-effective and highly efficient approach for unraveling how plants synthesize medicinal compounds, and used the new method to identify key enzymes in a kratom tree.

19 Oct 2023

Scientists Decode Plant 'Warning Messages'

Plants release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere when they experience mechanical damage or insect attacks. New research offers great insight into how this mechanism works.

18 Oct 2023

Creating a DNA Color Code With 16 Million Colors

Researchers at the University of Vienna have achieved a remarkable feat by developing fluorescent duplexes capable of producing up to 16 million colors.

18 Oct 2023