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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).

Low-cost method of DNA testing on cocoa beans could transform the chocolate industry

A new method of DNA testing on cocoa beans could revolutionize the chocolate industry, offering consumers greater reassurance about the origins and ethics of their beloved confectionery, and giving the global cocoa industry a precision tool to help end slavery and child labor.

From University of Bath 15 Jul 2021

New tools identify genes for producing disease-resistant crops

Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed tools to identify plant genes resistant to disease-causing fungi and deploy them to create more resistant crops.

From The University of Western Australia 14 Jul 2021

Novel gene therapy offers hope to children with genetic, neurodegenerative diseases

Newly devised gene therapy can help children born with AADC, a rare genetic disorder that causes developmental and physical disabilities.

13 Jul 2021

Study identifies genetic markers for predicting fatty acid composition of sunflower oil

Researchers from Skoltech collaborated with the University of Southern California and carried out a genetic analysis of a Russian sunflower collection.

13 Jul 2021

Researchers recover human environmental genome without skeletal remains

A novel technique enables the identification of DNA in environmental material samples.

13 Jul 2021

DNA logic circuits fabricated for performing extensive biomedical applications

An extensive array of complex structures can be designed and assembled based on complementary base pairing rules to produce DNA molecular devices.

13 Jul 2021

Researchers identify gene responsible for vicine-convicine content in faba beans

Faba beans are exceptional sources of food protein; however, around 4 % of the world’s population is affected by favism.

12 Jul 2021

Carrying out CRISPR/Cas9 in Space

In our latest interview, AZoLifeSciences spoke to a team of researchers about their latest research which involved carrying out CRISPR/Cas9 in Space.

8 Jul 2021

Protein's 'silent code' influences cell movement

The protein actin is ubiquitous and essential for life. In mammals, every cell expresses two of its forms, beta-actin and gamma-nonmuscle-actin. Despite having distinct roles, the two forms are nearly identical, sharing 99% of their amino acid sequence.

8 Jul 2021

Study identifies the gene responsible for toxic vicine and convicine production in faba beans

Faba beans have been a good source of protein. A team of experts has now found the gene that causes the toxic vicine and convicine to be produced.

7 Jul 2021

Making memories necessitates a lot of DNA breakage

The urgency to remember a dangerous experience requires the brain to make a series of potentially dangerous moves: Neurons and other brain cells snap open their DNA in numerous locations--more than previously realized, according to a new study--to provide quick access to genetic instructions for the mechanisms of memory storage.

7 Jul 2021

Researchers uncover cellular mechanisms by which the silencing therapies act in cells

Gene silencing therapies are used to interfere with, or "silence", the expression of genes that are associated with disorders. Now, a team at TMDU has uncovered some of the cellular mechanisms by which the silencing therapies act in cells.

7 Jul 2021

Castration of male sheep delays aging of DNA, study shows

Most of us are familiar with the fact that women live longer than men. But fellas, if we told you there was one thing that could be done to increase your lifespan, would you do it?

7 Jul 2021

New method yields 10 times more accessible details of gene activity in individual cells

Researchers have devised a way to multiply by more than ten-fold the accessible details of gene activity in individual cells. It's a big leap in the effort to understand cancer development, brain function, immunity and other biological processes driven by the complex interactions of multitudes of different cell types.

7 Jul 2021

CRISPR-Cas9 system could help perform very effective target gene silencing

CRISPR-Cas9's extraordinary ability to modify specific areas of DNA has made it a favorite among gene-editing tools for researchers.

6 Jul 2021

New genetic biobank could help protect babies from SIDS

A state-of-the-art genetic biobank could hold the key to preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), potentially saving the lives of hundreds of babies who die from the devastating condition each year.

5 Jul 2021

Study unravels genetic markers involved in life’s momentous milestones

A team of Oxford researchers successfully identified hundreds of genetic markers that are involved in two of life’s most momentous milestones.

5 Jul 2021

Kinetochore modeling could help create artificial chromosomes

Mitosis, the mechanism of cell division, is an age-old process. Yet, the process has not been fully understood or replicated.

5 Jul 2021

New approach uses engineered yeast cells to study proteins that regulate gene expression

Researchers have developed a more efficient platform for studying proteins that play a key role in regulating gene expression. The approach uses engineered yeast cells to produce enzyme and histone proteins, conduct biochemical assays internally, and then display the results.

2 Jul 2021

New technique can edit plant chloroplasts without leaving any heritable changes

Geneticists at the University of Tokyo have developed a new gene-editing technique that modifies the chloroplast of plant cells.

2 Jul 2021

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Low-cost method of DNA testing on cocoa beans could transform the chocolate industry

New tools identify genes for producing disease-resistant crops

Novel gene therapy offers hope to children with genetic, neurodegenerative diseases

Study identifies genetic markers for predicting fatty acid composition of sunflower oil

Researchers recover human environmental genome without skeletal remains

DNA logic circuits fabricated for performing extensive biomedical applications

Researchers identify gene responsible for vicine-convicine content in faba beans

Carrying out CRISPR/Cas9 in Space

Protein's 'silent code' influences cell movement

Study identifies the gene responsible for toxic vicine and convicine production in faba beans

Making memories necessitates a lot of DNA breakage

Researchers uncover cellular mechanisms by which the silencing therapies act in cells

Castration of male sheep delays aging of DNA, study shows

New method yields 10 times more accessible details of gene activity in individual cells

CRISPR-Cas9 system could help perform very effective target gene silencing

New genetic biobank could help protect babies from SIDS

Study unravels genetic markers involved in life’s momentous milestones

Kinetochore modeling could help create artificial chromosomes

New approach uses engineered yeast cells to study proteins that regulate gene expression

New technique can edit plant chloroplasts without leaving any heritable changes

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