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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

Omicron variant hampers the effectiveness of vaccines and monoclonal antibodies, study shows

The Omicron variant was detected for the first time in South Africa in November 2021 and has since spread to many countries.

From Institut Pasteur 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

Research shows how bacteria silence potentially deadly genes

Humans are all made of collections of cells, where each cell contains instructions in the DNA to become another cell.

7 Jan 2022

Novel delivery system for genome editing in vascular endothelial cells developed

The laboratory of Youyang Zhao developed a novel nanoparticle to deliver genome editing technology, such as CRISPR/Cas9, to endothelial cells, which line blood vessel walls.

7 Jan 2022

Researchers use genomics to dig deeper into lychee’s history

Lychees, prickly on the exterior but sweet inside are loved for their iconic pink shells and pearly, fragrance.

7 Jan 2022

Researchers fine-tune an additional system for more efficient gene editing

Over the past decade, the CRISPR genome-editing system has revolutionized molecular biology, giving scientists the ability to alter genes inside living cells for research or medical applications. Now, researchers at Gladstone Institutes have fine-tuned an additional system for more efficient gene editing, using molecules called retrons.

6 Jan 2022

PhoreMost and POLARISqb announce a multi-target collaboration to investigate next-generation cancer therapies

PhoreMost Limited and Polaris Quantum Biotech (POLARISqb) today announced a collaboration to study oncology targets currently considered undruggable.

From PhoreMost 6 Jan 2022

New model system reveals how tiny bacteria from the environment have adapted to live inside humans

The microbes that live inside our mouths, collectively known as the oral microbiome, impact our overall health in many ways that are not yet fully understood.

4 Jan 2022

Study reveals a tug-of-war between genes inherited from the father and the mother

Cambridge scientists have identified a key signal that the fetus uses to control its supply of nutrients from the placenta, revealing a tug-of-war between genes inherited from the father and from the mother. The study, carried out in mice, could help explain why some babies grow poorly in the womb.

28 Dec 2021

Simple, marine-dwelling creature shines light on cancer resistance

A simple, marine-dwelling creature known as Trichoplax adhaerens has some remarkable properties. The organism can tolerate unusually high doses of radiation that would kill most other forms of life. T. adhaerens has another intriguing characteristic: the ability to resist cancer.

24 Dec 2021

Genome News and Research

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

Omicron variant hampers the effectiveness of vaccines and monoclonal antibodies, study shows

Fingerprints are influenced by the limb development genes, says study

Research shows how bacteria silence potentially deadly genes

Novel delivery system for genome editing in vascular endothelial cells developed

Researchers use genomics to dig deeper into lychee’s history

Researchers fine-tune an additional system for more efficient gene editing

PhoreMost and POLARISqb announce a multi-target collaboration to investigate next-generation cancer therapies

New model system reveals how tiny bacteria from the environment have adapted to live inside humans

Study reveals a tug-of-war between genes inherited from the father and the mother

Simple, marine-dwelling creature shines light on cancer resistance

Monitoring strains of bacteria may provide better insights into the microbiome

Scientists discover hotspots in the 'dark genome' associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Researchers identify genes responsible for “spinach teeth”

Researchers cultivate an archaeon that breaks down oil all by itself

Revealing a Cell's Components through Artificial Intelligence

Study provides evidence of human to animal transmission of SARS-CoV-2

DNA analyses reveals insights into ancestry, social organization of ancient people in the Nile Valley

Novel tool can efficiently map new genome sequences to a "pangenome"

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