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DNA from ancient African foragers reveals how early humans lived, traveled and interacted

A new analysis of human remains that were buried in African archaeological sites has produced the earliest DNA from the continent, telling a fascinating tale of how early humans lived, traveled and even found their significant others.

24 Feb 2022

A cryptic molecule can awaken killer viruses from their slumber

Some gut bacteria have a spooky superpower: they can reanimate dormant viruses lurking within other microbes.

24 Feb 2022

New technique uses microscopic magnetic particles to remotely activate brain cells

Scientists at UCL have developed a new technique that uses microscopic magnetic particles to remotely activate brain cells; researchers say the discovery in rats could potentially lead to the development of a new class of non-invasive therapies for neurological disorders.

From University College London 24 Feb 2022

Scientists study the distant connection between Archaea and Bacteria

Researchers have discovered more evidence to support the idea that the two primary domains of life, Archaea and Bacteria, are detached by a long phylogenetic tree branch.

24 Feb 2022

Experts explore how DNA packaging affects gene regulation

Russian researchers have elucidated the mechanisms involved in the activation of genes in drosophila fly sex cells.

24 Feb 2022

Risk variant of COVID-19 decreases risk of contracting HIV by 27%

Human’s inherent genetic variants can increase or decrease the risk of getting sick with COVID-19.

From The Max Planck Institute 24 Feb 2022

Recent study reveals the code involved in human gene regulation

The logic that handles gene regulation in human cells has been discovered by a team of researchers at the University of Helsinki.

24 Feb 2022

Live imaging reveals cells moving into position as the eye develops in fruit fly

The ability of cells to self-organize into specific patterns in tissues that serve a function is a universal feature of life.

23 Feb 2022

UGA research determines when pollen comes of age

It cakes our cars in yellow powder every spring and taunts allergy sufferers for months on end, but pollen is more than just plant sperm.

From University of Georgia 23 Feb 2022

Scientists develop a new approach to study Sars-CoV-2

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg and their collaborators at the Max Planck Bristol Center for Minimal Biology at the University of Bristol have developed a new approach to study Sars-CoV-2.

From The Max Planck Institute 23 Feb 2022

TGen collaborates with Deepcell to employ AI for analyzing single cell morphology

The Translational Genomics Research Institute, an affiliate of City of Hope, is partnering with a Silicon Valley firm to become one of the first research institutes in the world to employ a new Artificial Intelligence-powered imaging and sorting technology to classify and isolate individual diseased cells.

23 Feb 2022

Researchers employ genetic testing to determine the risk of developing cardiovascular disease

Dignity Health in Arizona is introducing the first research study in North America that will use genetic testing to pinpoint men and women who are at risk of developing a cardiovascular disease based on the composition of their DNA.

22 Feb 2022

Scientists observe first high-resolution 3D image of muscle protein nebulin

Skeletal and heart muscle owe their function as stable biological machines to the outstanding accuracy with which their sarcomeres are assembled.

22 Feb 2022

Understanding mutational bias helps scientists predict how pathogens develop resistance to drugs

Genetic mutations help certain people succeed in the face of natural selection.

21 Feb 2022

Ancient and historical DNA data likely to guide conservation efforts

According to a recent study performed by Newcastle University, using ancient and historical DNA data might guide conservation efforts.

From Newcastle University 21 Feb 2022

Experts identify critical genes that cause coronary heart disease and trigger heart attacks

Recent research identified the major genes involved in coronary heart disease and cardiac arrest.

21 Feb 2022

Study discovers common genetic factors between depression and Alzheimer’s disease

Recent research discovered common genetic factors between depression and AD.

18 Feb 2022

Study reveals how a fly’s brain contributes to sensing the cold and limiting reproduction

Scientists have uncovered a set of neurons in fruit flies that shut down in cold temperatures and slow reproduction, a system conserved in many insects, including mosquitoes, which could provide a target for pest control.

18 Feb 2022

Researchers successfully isolate a new, rare bacterial strain

Certain types of bacteria are unable to survive and thrive outside host organisms. This makes their isolation and identification technically challenging.

From Tokyo University of Science 18 Feb 2022

Researchers engineer strains of nitrogen-fixing soil bacterium to produce ammonia

Researchers from Washington State University have engineered strains of the ubiquitous, nitrogen-fixing soil bacterium Azotobacter vinelandii to produce ammonia and excrete it at high concentrations, transferring it into crop plants in lieu of conventional chemical fertilizers.

18 Feb 2022

Genetic News and Research

DNA from ancient African foragers reveals how early humans lived, traveled and interacted

A cryptic molecule can awaken killer viruses from their slumber

New technique uses microscopic magnetic particles to remotely activate brain cells

Scientists study the distant connection between Archaea and Bacteria

Experts explore how DNA packaging affects gene regulation

Risk variant of COVID-19 decreases risk of contracting HIV by 27%

Recent study reveals the code involved in human gene regulation

Live imaging reveals cells moving into position as the eye develops in fruit fly

UGA research determines when pollen comes of age

Scientists develop a new approach to study Sars-CoV-2

TGen collaborates with Deepcell to employ AI for analyzing single cell morphology

Researchers employ genetic testing to determine the risk of developing cardiovascular disease

Scientists observe first high-resolution 3D image of muscle protein nebulin

Understanding mutational bias helps scientists predict how pathogens develop resistance to drugs

Ancient and historical DNA data likely to guide conservation efforts

Experts identify critical genes that cause coronary heart disease and trigger heart attacks

Study discovers common genetic factors between depression and Alzheimer’s disease

Study reveals how a fly’s brain contributes to sensing the cold and limiting reproduction

Researchers successfully isolate a new, rare bacterial strain

Researchers engineer strains of nitrogen-fixing soil bacterium to produce ammonia

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