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Transforming Microbiome Research with Single-Cell Genome Analysis

The human microbiome plays a critical role in our health, influencing everything from disease development to treatment responses.

8 Oct 2024

Structural Discovery of Fanzor Proteins Offers New Directions in Genome Engineering

A revolution in biomedicine is currently underway, driven by the application of genome engineering tools such as the prokaryotic CRISPR-Cas9.

3 Oct 2024

Unlocking the Mysteries of Repeat Expansion in Genetics

Research led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London is heralding in a new era for genetic sequencing and testing.

3 Oct 2024

Bipolar Disorder and Epilepsy Share Genetic Roots

A team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered compelling evidence of a genetic link between bipolar disorder type I (BD-I) and epilepsy, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of these complex neuropsychiatric conditions.

1 Oct 2024

A Novel Genetic Inference Method for Detecting Rare Disease Variants

Undiagnosed cases of Long QT syndrome have been found, thanks to an inventive examination of shared genomic sequences, which is a sign of distant “relatedness” and can cause irregular heart rhythms, fainting, and sudden cardiac death.

30 Sep 2024

Genomic Insights Reveal Path Forward for Inbred Red Fox Populations

A rescue effort can take many forms – a life raft, a firehose, an airlift. For animals whose populations are in decline from inbreeding, genetics itself can be a lifesaver.

27 Sep 2024

New AI Tool Revolutionizes Prediction of Rare Genetic Variant Effects

Whether we are predisposed to particular diseases depends to a large extent on the countless variants in our genome.

26 Sep 2024

Study Reveals Simplified Rules for Predicting Protein Behavior

In a study published today in the journal Nature, researchers from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) and the Wellcome Sanger Institute have discovered that mutations affect protein stability following remarkably simple rules.

26 Sep 2024

Bacteria Can Recode Their Genetics With a Single Flip

Envision being a single cartwheel away from altering looks. The brown locks will turn platinum blond with just one flip. That is similar to what occurs in certain prokaryotes, or single-celled creatures like bacteria when they go through a process known as inversions.

26 Sep 2024

The Evolutionary Secrets of Human Hearts

A team from the Max Delbrück Center's Hübner and Diecke Labs demonstrated the genetic differences between human and non-human primate hearts.

25 Sep 2024

New Insights into Recessive Genetic Causes of Developmental Disorders

Researchers have carried out the most extensive and varied investigation to date regarding the role that recessive genetic alterations play in developmental disorders.

24 Sep 2024

New Gene Editing Tool Shows Promise for Treating Diseases

Bacterial and archaeal CRISPR-Cas systems, comprising protein and RNA components, were initially developed as a natural defense mechanism against invading viruses.

24 Sep 2024

AI-Driven Insights into Lasso Peptide Biosynthesis

Lasso peptides are natural products made by bacteria. Their unusual lasso shape endows them with remarkable stability, protecting them from extreme conditions. In a new study, published in Nature Chemical Biology, researchers have constructed and tested models for how these peptides are made and demonstrated how this information might be used to advance lasso peptide-based drugs into the clinic.

23 Sep 2024

Unraveling the Genetic Mechanisms Underlying Fruit Size and Sugar Content in Wax Apple

A recent study has successfully decoded the autotetraploid genome of the wax apple, uncovering its genetic evolution and key factors driving fruit diversity. The research highlights the fruit's rich antioxidant profile, with promising implications for human health and breeding strategies aimed at enhancing nutritional value.

23 Sep 2024

Novel Tool Helps Identify Snake Venom Genes Across Species

Only about ten percent of the world's roughly 4,000 snake species have venom strong enough to seriously hurt a human, but that's enough for snake bites to be an important public health concern.

20 Sep 2024

Comprehensive multi-omics approach reveals detailed insights into diabetes mechanisms

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers utilized a comprehensive multi-omics approach, integrating genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data from a diverse cohort, to uncover detailed molecular interactions and identify distinct diabetes subgroups.

20 Sep 2024