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Ancient Archaea Reveal Secrets of Hydrogen Utilization

An international scientific team has redefined our understanding of archaea, a microbial ancestor to humans from two billion years ago, by showing how they use hydrogen gas.

12 Jun 2024

Virus-Like Nanoparticles Facilitate DNA Release and Host Reproduction in Streptomyces

Viruses are ubiquitous in the environment, and organisms have developed various mechanisms to counter their threat.

12 Jun 2024

Genetic Insights into Salt Gland Formation and Stress Responses in Sea Lavender

Basic helix–loop–helix (bHLH) transcription factors are essential for various plant processes, including growth, development, and stress responses.

7 Jun 2024

Understanding the Genetic Basis of Tea Aroma with Lipidomics and Hormone Profiling

The journey from tea leaf to infusion is a complex one, with a multitude of factors influencing the final taste and aroma.

28 May 2024

Deciphering the Genetic Basis of Bayberry Fruit Quality

The Chinese bayberry, Myrica rubra, is a subtropical fruit highly valued for its distinctive flavor, nutritional benefits, and economic importance.

28 May 2024

Study Reveals Allele-Specific DNA Methylation in Hybrid Poplar Regeneration

Understanding plant regeneration at the molecular level is pivotal for advancements in genetic transformation and genome editing.

27 May 2024

Multiplexed Orthogonal Base Editors for Precise Mutation Modeling

The human genome consists of around 3 billion base pairs and humans are all 99.6% identical in their genetic makeup.

23 May 2024

Breakthrough in Natural Vanillin Production Using Engineered Enzyme

Vanilla extract is one of the most widely used flavoring compounds in food products and cosmetics.

17 May 2024

Genetic Analysis Sheds Light on the Role of Ribosomal DNA Copy Number in Inflammation and Disease

Ribosomal DNA (rDNA) is present in hundreds of copies in the genome, but has not previously been part of genetic analyses.

16 May 2024

Syntekabio to Unveil Novel Biologics Platform at 20th Annual PEGS Boston Summit

Syntekabio (226330.KQ), a global artificial intelligence (AI) drug discovery pioneer, today announced its participation at the 20th Annual PEGS Boston – The Essential Protein & Antibody Engineering Summit, where the company will highlight its novel biologics platform. The event is being held May 13-17, 2024 at the Omni Hotel at the Seaport, Boston, MA.

11 May 2024

New Insights Into PARP1 Biology Could Open Avenues to Improve Cancer Treatments

A new study led by University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center researchers shows that an enzyme called PARP1 is involved in repair of telomeres, the lengths of DNA that protect the tips of chromosomes, and that impairing this process can lead to telomere shortening and genomic instability that can cause cancer.

8 May 2024

Research Reveals Surprising Insights Into Yeast Evolution

University of North Carolina at Charlotte Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics Abigail Leavitt LaBella has co-led an ambitious research study -; published this week in the widely influential journal Science -; that reports intriguing findings made through innovative artificial intelligence analysis about yeasts, the small fungi that are key contributors to biotechnology, food production and human health.

29 Apr 2024

Expert Insights: HiMedia Labs on Advancing Nucleic Acid Extraction Across Industries

An interview with Dr. Rajas Warke, HiMedia Laboratories' youngest director.

From Himedia Laboratories Private Limited 29 Apr 2024

The Potential Impact of CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing on Controlling Chagas Disease

The principal vector of Chagas disease, a serious public health hazard in Central and South America as well as the southern United States, is kissing bugs, also known as triatomine bugs.

23 Apr 2024

Review Explores Genetic Basis of Flower Color Diversity in Rhododendron

A research team has made strides in uncovering the genetic foundations of flower color variation within the Rhododendron genus.

17 Apr 2024

Engineering Bacteria to Grow Self-Dyeing Vegan Leather

Scientists at Imperial College London have modified bacteria genetically to produce leather that is free from animal products and plastic and has the ability to dye itself.

4 Apr 2024

Warwick researchers discover giant phage with potential as a treatment for lung infections

Scientists have found a new bacteria-fighting agent that can attack a common lung infection caused by Burkholderia bacteria.

4 Apr 2024

Researchers Identify Protein Regulating Gas Vesicle Patterning in Bacteria

Gas vesicles are hollow structures made of protein found in the cells of certain microorganisms, and researchers at Rice University believe they can be programmed for use in biomedical applications.

30 Mar 2024

Penn Researchers Develop Breakthrough Technique for Creating Human Artificial Chromosomes

Human artificial chromosomes (HACs) capable of working within human cells could power advanced gene therapies, including those addressing some cancers, along with many laboratory applications, though serious technical obstacles have hindered their development.

28 Mar 2024

Landmark Achievement: Completion of First Sugarcane Genome Sequencing

The first comprehensive reference genome for 'R570', a widely cultivated modern sugarcane hybrid, has been completed in a landmark advancement for agricultural biotechnology.

28 Mar 2024