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Brazilian Study Offers Fresh Perspectives on Pancreatic Cancer Genetics

Pancreatic cancer has recently been included in the list of diseases about which Brazil's National Cancer Institute (INCA) periodically publishes statistics.

9 Dec 2024

New Class of CRISPR-Cas Enzymes for Precise Genome Editing

Recent research published in the journal “Science Bulletin” detailed the creation of a tool called ChCas12b that can accurately edit genomes and identify single-base mutations.

9 Dec 2024

Scientists Unravel the Mystery of Gene Expression Bursting

Researchers at Kyushu University have discovered a connection between bursts of gene activity and the spatial distance between particular DNA regions.

9 Dec 2024

SigRM Advances Single-Cell Research by Mapping RNA Modifications

Researchers have developed a new tool that will help scientists study how genes are expressed in our cells.

6 Dec 2024

Discovery of START Domain Reveals Secrets of Plant Development

Within all complex, multicellular living systems such as plants and humans, there exists a set of genetic elements that can be likened to the blueprints, tools, and specialized personnel at a construction site for an expanding development.

6 Dec 2024

Biobank Data can Provide Insights into Genetic Architecture of Drug Response

A UCLA study has outlined a new framework that researchers say would improve predictive power of genetics to determine how well a patient would respond to commonly prescribed medications as well as the severity of any side effects.

5 Dec 2024

New Discovery Reveals Unintended Genetic Damage in CRISPR-Cas9 Therapy

Genome editing with various CRISPR-Cas molecule complexes has progressed rapidly in recent years.

5 Dec 2024

Cancer-Associated Gene MYC Found to Drive Muscle Growth Independently of Exercise

Researchers have long known that there is a relationship between the cancer-associated gene MYC (pronounced "Mick") and exercise adaptation.

4 Dec 2024

Poplar Gene Found to Enhance Photosynthesis and Boost Tree Growth

A team of scientists from the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Center for Bioenergy Innovation at Oak Ridge National Laboratory identified a gene in poplar trees that enhances photosynthesis and can boost tree height.

4 Dec 2024

New Insights into the Mechanisms Driving Familial Alzheimer's Disease

Millions of people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer's disease, a crippling illness that gradually robs people of their memory and cognitive abilities.

4 Dec 2024

Amborella trichopoda sheds light on ZW sex chromosome evolution in angiosperm plants

A recent study characterizes the ZW sex chromosomes in Amborella trichopoda, revealing insights into sex determination and early evolutionary dynamics in plants.

4 Dec 2024

Enterococcus Co-Infection Increases Protective Slime in Pathogenic E. coli

A new study finds that two subtypes of pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) produce five to 16 times more protective capsular "slime" when Enterococcus faecalis (EF) is present.

3 Dec 2024

Study Offers a New Perspective on the Evolution of Large Human Brains

Brain tissue is among the most energetically costly in the body, and as a result, larger-brained mammals require more energy to support brain growth and maintenance.

3 Dec 2024

Comprehensive Analysis of Cellular and Molecular Changes

The ability of muscle cells to regenerate and recover from injuries diminishes with age.

3 Dec 2024

Novel Organoid Model Sheds Light on Human Pancreas Development and Disease

A new organoid that resembles the human fetal pancreas has been created by researchers in the organoid group, providing an understanding of its early development.

3 Dec 2024

The Active Role of Homeostasis in Shaping Organism Structure

Human bodies are exceptionally good at adapting to shifting situations. For example, thanks to a process known as homeostasis, the internal temperature remains constant at 37 °C during the summer and the winter.

2 Dec 2024

Understanding Gut Inflammation Through RNA Sequencing

This study creates a comprehensive atlas of gastrointestinal cell types, revealing how stem cell-derived INFLAREs drive inflammation in chronic diseases.

29 Nov 2024

Single-Cell Sequencing Sheds Light on Breast Cancer Genetics

Research reveals somatic copy number alterations in breast epithelial cells, linking early genetic changes to cancer development and highlighting BRCA1/2 roles.

29 Nov 2024