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TAB1 gene plays a key role in maintaining stem cells during ovule formation in rice plants

Rice has long been a staple food for more than half the global population. The United Nations even declared 2004 the International Year of Rice to raise awareness and encourage action to protect and advance the crop for a rapidly growing population.

7 Feb 2022

Scientists design an open microfluidic system for excellent recovery of purified DNA

In the war against cancer, the first step towards treating them is an accurate diagnosis of the problem. A technique that helps plan a better course of treatment is a biopsy.

7 Feb 2022

Blossom bats play a unique role in the pollination of kuluva flowers

Many island bats are at risk of extinction, yet bats are proving essential in the survival of one of the world's most unusual plant species.

7 Feb 2022

Study discovers a novel role for hormone-sensitive neurons in maternal nesting behavior

Gestation leads to a modification of brain circuits and behaviors such as nesting within the animal kingdom. The underlying biological, neural and hormonal mechanisms have been unknown until now.

7 Feb 2022

New gene therapy approach may help treat a wide variety of electrical heart diseases

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a gene therapy that helps heart muscle cells electrically activate in live mice.

7 Feb 2022

Study reveals how the body controls inflammation during removal of damaged cells

A research team from Cologne and Osnabrück has investigated in detail how messenger substances signal inflammation during the removal of damaged cells in the body.

7 Feb 2022

Fast & efficient evaporator for chromatography solvents

Designed to provide dry down of samples in microplates and glass tubes up to 150 mm in length - the Ultravap® Mistral XT150 blowdown evaporator from Porvair Sciences offers a low maintenance, sample-safe alternative to using water bath-based evaporators.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 6 Feb 2022

Scientists use CRISPRa to discover genes that play a role in immune cell biology

CRISPR genome editing has served as a powerful tool for deleting or altering DNA sequences and studying the resulting effect.

4 Feb 2022

Researchers gain detailed insight into the mechanism of a light-driven chloride pump

Many bacteria and unicellular algae have light-driven pumps in their cell membranes: proteins that change shape when exposed to photons such that they can transport charged atoms in or out of the cell.

4 Feb 2022

New method helps distinguish bacterial DNA from human and other non-bacterial cells

For decades, a small group of cutting-edge medical researchers have been studying a biochemical, DNA tagging system, which switches genes on or off. Many have studied it in bacteria and now some have seen signs of it in, plants, flies, and even human brain tumors.

4 Feb 2022

Largest genome study identifies new genetic risk factors for migraine

An international consortium of leading migraine scientists identified more than 120 regions of the genome that are connected to risk of migraine.

4 Feb 2022

Research focuses on how short-term genetic memories can be inherited across generations

A gene-silencing tool could enable new opportunities for advancing basic biomedical research and drug development.

4 Feb 2022

Cryobioprinting; A New Bioprinting Technique

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Y. Shrike Zhang about his latest bioprinting technique that allows tissues to be preserved for later use.

From Harvard Medical School 4 Feb 2022

Chromosomal units remained constant in evolution, study finds

Animal diversity is interesting, but how does their genetic material, or genome, represent this?

4 Feb 2022

Study provides insight into the mechanism of action of DNA topoisomerase VI at the molecular level

The enzyme DNA topoisomerase VI (topo VI) plays a vital role in eliminating chromosome tangles that arise in the cell nucleus of plants.

4 Feb 2022

CRISPR-Cas9 likely to cause unforeseen genetic variations, researchers warn

Commonly referred to as “genetic scissors,” the CRISPR-Cas9 opens up new avenues for disease treatment—however, treatments must be effective.

4 Feb 2022

Human rRNA genes differed based on a person’s geographic ancestry

Genome research that explored gene variants that are considered a crucial building block for protein-synthesizing microscopic structures took an unexpected turn.

4 Feb 2022

Researchers discover a sustainable approach for drug development

Although several people think of medicines as purely synthetic compounds, nature is an important element of most of the medications humans depend on.

4 Feb 2022

Research highlights how carnosic acid found in rosemary inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection

Scripps Research scientists have discovered evidence that a chemical present in rosemary might be a two-pronged weapon against SARS-CoV-2.

4 Feb 2022

New computer tool identifies over 100,000 novel viruses

Viruses are the major group of biological agents widely recognized.

4 Feb 2022

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TAB1 gene plays a key role in maintaining stem cells during ovule formation in rice plants

Scientists design an open microfluidic system for excellent recovery of purified DNA

Blossom bats play a unique role in the pollination of kuluva flowers

Study discovers a novel role for hormone-sensitive neurons in maternal nesting behavior

New gene therapy approach may help treat a wide variety of electrical heart diseases

Study reveals how the body controls inflammation during removal of damaged cells

Fast & efficient evaporator for chromatography solvents

Scientists use CRISPRa to discover genes that play a role in immune cell biology

Researchers gain detailed insight into the mechanism of a light-driven chloride pump

New method helps distinguish bacterial DNA from human and other non-bacterial cells

Largest genome study identifies new genetic risk factors for migraine

Research focuses on how short-term genetic memories can be inherited across generations

Cryobioprinting; A New Bioprinting Technique

Chromosomal units remained constant in evolution, study finds

Study provides insight into the mechanism of action of DNA topoisomerase VI at the molecular level

CRISPR-Cas9 likely to cause unforeseen genetic variations, researchers warn

Human rRNA genes differed based on a person’s geographic ancestry

Researchers discover a sustainable approach for drug development

Research highlights how carnosic acid found in rosemary inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection

New computer tool identifies over 100,000 novel viruses

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