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New Neural Network Sheds Light on RNA Splicing Process

A team of New York University computer scientists has created a neural network that can explain how it reaches its predictions.

10 Oct 2023

Ancient Frogs Provide First Molecular Evidence of Ginger Coloration

Paleontologists at University College Cork (UCC) have achieved a significant breakthrough by discovering the first molecular evidence of phaeomelanin, the pigment responsible for producing ginger coloration, within the fossil record.

9 Oct 2023

Effectiveness of SCID-X1 Gene Therapy Influenced by 3D Genome Architecture

Patients with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID-X1), often known as “bubble boy disease,” are born with a faulty gene that inhibits immune cells from being produced.

9 Oct 2023

Explaining How Neural Networks For Genomics Work

A neural network that can explain how it generates predictions has been developed by a group of computer scientists from New York University.

9 Oct 2023

Regulator Gene for Intestinal Stem Cells Discovered

When a cell dies, a new one has to be formed in its place. This is a regular occurrence in the intestines, where cells are especially exposed to harmful effects.

9 Oct 2023

$1.1 Million Grant to Fund Research on Molecular Response of Plants to Environmental Stress

The National Science Foundation has awarded a $1.1 million grant to Purdue University’s Gyeong Mee Yoon to research how plants acclimate to environmental stress. Her findings could have implications for food security in an era of climate change.

9 Oct 2023

Targeting Microbiota 2023: A Ground-Breaking Experience in Microbiome Research

Targeting Microbiota 2023 will be a ground-breaking experience that will introduce you to the latest advancements in the microbiota field.

6 Oct 2023

Grass Gene Transfer Could Inform Future Crop Development

Grass may transfer genes from their neighbors in the same way genetically modified crops are made, a new study has revealed.

6 Oct 2023

Study Links Autism Gene to Broad Spectrum of Molecular and Cellular Defects

Researchers have used CRISPR gene editing, stem cells and human neurons to study the impact of a gene that is commonly mutated in autism.

6 Oct 2023

Research Develops a Comprehensive Spatial Atlas of Proteins in the Chloroplast

Plants and algae convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis. This process is vital for life on Earth and provides us with oxygen, food, fuels, and other valuable products.

6 Oct 2023

The Astute White Blood Cell Defense

Neutrophils, the most prevalent kind of white blood cell, are able to block Candida albicans toxin, according to study from Umeå University. EMBO Reports has published the findings.

6 Oct 2023

The Distinct Divergence in the Genetic Code

A protist’s genome revealed an apparently unusual divergence in the DNA coding signaling the end of a gene, indicating the need for more research to better comprehend this varied group of creatures.

6 Oct 2023

New Genomic Study Could Help Save Pangolins From Extinction

A new research paper, published in Molecular Biology and Evolution by Oxford University Press, has introduced an extensive collection of genomic resources for pangolins, commonly known as scaly anteaters.

6 Oct 2023

Bumblebees Have an Effective Defense Mechanism Against Asian Hornets

New research reveals that bumblebees have developed a highly effective strategy to defend against Asian hornets.

6 Oct 2023

The Strong Link Between Genes and Vegetarianism

Going meatless is undoubtedly fashionable, as seen by Impossible Burger and “Meatless Mondays.”

5 Oct 2023

Meadow Spittlebug’s Wide Host Range Poses Serious Agricultural Threat

The meadow spittlebug, also known as the froghopper, boasts an array of remarkable distinctions. It holds the title of the best jumper among insects when considering its body size.

5 Oct 2023

Research Provides a Comprehensive Set of Genomic Resources for Pangolins

A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, for the first time provides a comprehensive set of genomic resources for pangolins, sometimes known as scaly anteaters, that researchers believe will be integral for protecting these threatened mammals.

5 Oct 2023