Genetics News
January 26, 2025
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Jan. 24, 2025 — Tissue processing advance can label proteins at the level of individual cells across whole, intact rodent brains and other large samples just as fast and uniformly as in dissociated single ...
Jan. 21, 2025 — A research team has identified a crucial link between a gene mutation and immune system signaling in canine hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive cancer common in dogs. The discovery could lead to better treatments for both dogs and humans with similar ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice. This research could help us understand why some men don't produce enough sperm and are ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — A single gene that regulates testosterone levels in a 'crazy' species of shore bird controls the development of three wildly different types of males, a new study has found. Ruffs have long ...
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Jan. 23, 2025 — A new computational tool improves the analysis of genetic data, making it easier and faster to study the evolutionary relationships between ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — Scientists have developed a theoretical model that uncovers the dual role of polyploidy -- organisms carrying extra genome copies -- in evolution. ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — An international collaboration has achieved an important breakthrough in understanding the genetic mechanisms that allow bacteria to build resistance to ...
Jan. 22, 2025 — Scientists have completed construction of the final chromosome in the worlds' first synthetic yeast genome following more than a decade of work, opening new possibilities for creating resilient, ...
Jan. 21, 2025 — DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA to propel motion by enzymatic RNA degradation. Essentially, chemical energy is ...
Jan. 21, 2025 — Trypanosomes are parasites that cause sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, and various animal diseases. Diagnosis and treatment remain complex and no effective vaccine has been developed. A better ...
Jan. 20, 2025 — Researchers have profiled the molecular structure and features of a key part of the deadly Nipah virus. Experiments in cells showe how changes in the viral polymerase -- a protein involved in viral ...
Jan. 20, 2025 — Over half of our genomes consists of thousands of remnants of ancient viral DNA, known as transposable elements, which are widespread across the tree of life. Once dismissed as the 'dark side' of the ...
Jan. 17, 2025 — Researchers have improved our understanding of how rotavirus, the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in children, makes people sick. The study is among the first to show that the rotavirus ...
Jan. 17, 2025 — Scientists explored the evolutionary success of leaf beetles, the most diverse herbivores on Earth. They showed that symbioses with bacteria have ...
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Jan. 16, 2025 — A new tool could make it easier to study scarce plant molecules. Researchers have developed so-called microbial cell factories -- using E. coli and yeast -- to produce a special class of plant ...
Jan. 16, 2025 — Scientists have unveiled insights into how HIV-1, the virus responsible for AIDS, skillfully hijacks cellular machinery for its own survival. By dissecting the molecular interplay between the virus ...
Jan. 16, 2025 — Scientists have discovered that the protein machines that shape our DNA can switch direction. Until now, researchers believed that these so-called SMC motors that make loops into DNA could move in ...
Jan. 16, 2025 — Researchers have described how the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus genetically adapts to humans, including mutations that allow some strains to evade the immune system and become resistant to ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Scientists have revealed the secret to the structural integrity of tiny particles that transport cargo from cell to cell through blood vessels and bodily fluids: special proteins that keep their ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — A research team has discovered how the 'Shethna protein II' protects the nitrogen-fixing enzyme nitrogenase from damage. The oxygen sensor protein could help to make nitrogenase usable in ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Researchers have now uncovered the 3D structure of the RNA enzyme SAMURI. Their study provides insights into the development of ribozymes and the evolution of catalytically active ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Scientists have developed a tool to narrow down potential host species of filoviruses like Ebola and better prioritize wildlife ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered how chronic hepatitis C infection leads to autoimmune disease, which opens new paths for ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — While most known types of DNA damage are fixed by our cells' in-house DNA repair mechanisms, some forms of DNA damage evade repair and can persist for many years, new research shows. This means ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a biological mechanism that makes plant roots more welcoming to beneficial soil ...
Jan. 14, 2025 — Researchers have developed a gene-editing treatment for prion disease that extends lifespan by about 50 percent in a mouse model of the fatal neurodegenerative condition. The treatment, which uses ...
Jan. 14, 2025 — Scientists have developed a new strategy to enhance pharmaceutical production in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, which are commonly used to manufacture protein-based drugs for treating cancer, ...
Jan. 14, 2025 — Researchers have proposed that some wild plant species possess certain attributes which make them more suitable for human cultivation than ...
Jan. 14, 2025 — New research reveals how the RapA enzyme protects against R-loop cytotoxicity in E. ...
Jan. 14, 2025 — Scientists are working to produce plant-based cheese with all the characteristics of real cheese, but with better health benefits. To create a cheesy product with the same texture as the real thing, ...
Jan. 13, 2025 — Scientists looked at multiple techniques used to measure the modified viruses deployed in some gene therapy research and treatments. One technique, known as SEC-MALS, was the most precise and ...
Jan. 13, 2025 — Scientists have adapted a sensing platform to detect and even measure chemicals at low enough concentrations to have use outside the lab. The system, which is 10 times more sensitive than previous ...
Jan. 13, 2025 — Scientists have succeeded in controlling the structure and function of biological membranes with the help of 'DNA origami'. The system they developed may facilitate the transportation of ...
Jan. 13, 2025 — Our gut is a bustling hub of activity, home to trillions of microbes that work together with our bodies to keep us healthy. A recent study explores one fascinating aspect of this partnership: how gut ...
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Microbial Cell Factories May Help Get to the Root of Understudied Plant Molecules
- Decoding HIV's Tactics
- DNA Motors Found to Switch Gears
- Bacterial Survival Genes Uncovered Using Evolutionary Map
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- The Proteins That Make Cell-to-Cell Cargo Transport Possible
- Protein Protects Biological Nitrogen Fixation from Oxidative Stress
- RNA Research: Ribozyme Structure Revealed
- The Hunt Narrows for Ebolavirus Hosts
- 'Perfect Storm' Of Mutations Drives Infection-Triggered Autoimmune Disease
- DNA Damage Can Last Unrepaired for Years, Changing Our View of Mutations
- Could This Fundamental Discovery Revolutionize Fertilizer Use in Farming?
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Gene Editing Extends Lifespan in Mouse Model of Prion Disease
- Genetic Tweak Optimizes Drug-Making Cells by Blocking Buildup of Toxic Byproduct
- What Makes Some Plant Species 'ripe' For Domestication
- New Mechanism for Maintaining Genome Stability Discovered
- Just as Gouda: Improving the Quality of Cheese Alternatives
Monday, January 13, 2025
- Need for Standardized Measurement Methods in Gene Therapy
- A 'volume Dial' For Missed Signals Produced by Our Bodies
- DNA Nanorobots Can Alter Artificial Cells
- Your Gut Bacteria Are in a Chemical Tug-of-War With Your Body
- Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Why Zika Virus Hijacks a Protein Needed for Brain Growth
- Chornobyl Dogs' Genetic Differences Not Due to Mutation
- Ash Tree Variability May Offer Restoration Path Post-Beetle Decimation
- Ecologists Reveal Key Genetic Insights for the Conservation of Iconic Cockatoo Species
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Friday, January 10, 2025
- Study Shows How Plant Roots Access Deeper Soils in Search of Water
- Harnessing Microwave Flow Reaction to Convert Biomass Into Useful Sugars
Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Chimpanzees Are Genetically Adapted to Local Habitats and Infections Such as Malaria
- Insights Into the Metabolism of the Gut Microbiota
- Physical Signals as Fate Deciders: How Mechanical Forces Extrude Cells from Tissues
- Two-in-One Root Armor Protects Plants from Environmental Stressors and Fights Climate Change
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Plant Cells Gain Immune Capabilities When It's Time to Fight Disease
- New AI Predicts Inner Workings of Cells
- Scientists Uncover Key Step in How Diazotrophs 'fix' Nitrogen
- Tiny Microbe Colonies Communicate to Coordinate Their Behavior
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Cell-Based Therapy Improves Outcomes in a Pig Model of Heart Attacks
- How Our Cells Dispose of Waste and Ways to Control It
- Key and Lock: How Important Proteins 'dock' To the Centromere
- Canceling Effect of Genetics and Environmental Changes on Bacterial Growth
Monday, January 6, 2025
- Tiny Plants Reveal Big Potential for Boosting Crop Efficiency
- Hornwort Genomes Provide Clues on How Plants Conquered the Land
Friday, January 3, 2025
- Study Suggests RNA Present on Surfaces of Leaves May Shape Microbial Communities
- Scientists Unveil Surprising Human Vs Mouse Differences in a Major Cancer Immunotherapy Target
Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Zebrafish Protein Unlocks Dormant Genes for Heart Repair
- Genetics of Alternating Sexes in Walnuts
- These Bacteria Perform a Trick That Could Keep Plants Healthy
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- Study Traces Ebola's Route to the Skin Surface
- Key Players in Brain Aging: New Research Identifies Age-Related Damage on a Cellular Level
- Revealing a Key Mechanism of Rapid Centromere Evolution
Friday, December 27, 2024
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
- Scientists Discover a 'Goldilocks' Zone for DNA Organization, Opening New Doors for Drug Development
- Fly Vs. Wasp: Stealing a Defense Move Helps Thwart a Predator
Friday, December 20, 2024
- Research Points the Way to Lifesaving Antiparasitic Drugs While Unlocking a Scientific Mystery
- Researchers Discover Replication Hubs for Human Norovirus
- Programming Cells: Revolutionizing Genetic Circuits With Cutting-Edge RNA Tools
- Growing Safer Spuds: Removing Toxins from Potatoes
Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Shiitake-Derived Functional Food Shows Suppression of Liver Fibrosis Progression
- New Software Unlocks Secrets of Cell Signaling
- A User Manual for Yeast's Genetic Switches
- Tinkering With the 'clockwork' Mechanisms of Life
- Genes Linked to Deadly Parasites' Spread Beyond Africa Identified
- New 'molecular Flipbook' Gives Researchers the Best Look Yet at Ribosomal Motion
- Study Shows Role of Cells' Own RNA in Antiviral Defense
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Histone Modification Important for Correct Blood Cell Formation
- Giant Virus Encodes Key Piece of Protein-Making Machinery of Cellular Life
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Images of Crucial Cell Receptors Show Promising New Drug Targets
- The Longevity Factor Foxo3 Mediates 'unfit' Cell Elimination to Ensure Healthy Body Construction
- Salmon Genes Unlock Secrets of Puberty and Evolution
- Study Maps Bed Bugs' Genomes in Unprecedented Detail to Find out Why They Just Won't Die
- Scientists Find a Vulnerability in Antibiotic Resistance Mechanism
Monday, December 16, 2024
- Detailed Bedbug Genome Analysis May Improve Pesticides
- Flavonoid Powerhouse: Kaempferol's Role in Taming Allergic Responses
- Researchers Find Previously Unknown Links Between Microbial Bile Acids and the Risk of Colon Cancer
- Influenza Virus Genome: Finally Discovered in Its Coat
- It's Complicated: Researchers Discover Unexpected Complexity of Sexual Differentiation in African Clawed Frog
- Researchers Discover New Neurons That Suppress Food Intake
Friday, December 13, 2024
- A New Twist: The Molecular Machines That Loop Our Chromosomes Also Twist DNA
- Activating the Hidden Pharmaceutical Potential of Bacteria
- Intermittent Fasting Inhibits Hair Regeneration in Mice
- How Chemical Reactions Deplete Nutrients in Plant-Based Drinks
Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Study Sheds Light on the Origin of the Genetic Code
- Barn Swallow Research Offers Real-Time Insight on How New Species Form
- Your Immune Cells Are What They Eat
- Ugh, My Stomach: Identifying Amino Acids That Prevent Sporulation in Food Poisoning
- Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vent Bacteria Hold Key to Understanding Nitrous Oxide Reduction
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Researchers Discover Zip Code That Allows Proteins to Hitch a Ride Around the Body
- 'Superman' Bacteria Offer a Sustainable Boost to Chemical Production
- Fast, Rewritable Computing With DNA Origami Registers
- The Maternal Microbiome During Pregnancy Impacts Offspring's Stem Cells in Mice
- Biological Diversity Is Not Just the Result of Genes
- A New Class of Antivirals Could Help Prevent Future Pandemics
- You Are What You Eat...and So Are Your Grandkids? Study Links Poor Diet to Multi-Generational Health Issues
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Once-Endangered Kirtland's Warblers Show Extensive Signs of Inbreeding in Genome
- Study Offers Insight Into Chloroplast Evolution
Monday, December 9, 2024
- Toxoplasma Gondii Parasite Uses Unconventional Method to Make Proteins for Evasion of Drug Treatment
- Study Breaks the Silence on How Fish and Lizards Regenerate Hearing
- Breakthrough AI Model Can Translate the Language of Plant Life
- Unlocking Worm Strategies: A Path to Innovative Vaccines and Therapies
- A New Approach to Predicting Malaria Drug Resistance