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Gene Expression is the process by which a gene gets turned on in a cell to make RNA and proteins. Gene expression may be measured by looking at the RNA, or the protein made from the RNA, or what the protein does in a cell.

Novel Expansion Microscopy Technique for Detailed Plant Biomolecule Mapping

The approach to studying plant cells is evolving quite literally due to new research led by Kevin Cox, an Assistant Professor of Biology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis and an Assistant Member of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.

10 Mar 2025

Protective ‘Slime’ In The Brain May Help Prevent Aging And Neurodegeneration

The study shows that boosting mucin-type O-glycosylation in aged mice reinforces the blood-brain barrier and improves memory, paving the way for new treatments.

10 Mar 2025

Ancient Fish Fossils Reveal Synovial Joints Evolved Millions of Years Earlier Than Thought

Recent research reveals that synovial joints originated in early jawed fish, reshaping our understanding of vertebrate skeletal evolution and movement.

7 Mar 2025

Mapping DNA's Hidden Switches: A Methylation Atlas

A new study, led by PhD student Jonathan Rosenski under the guidance of Prof. Tommy Kaplan from the School of Computer Science and Engineering and Prof. Yuval Dor from the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Hadassah Medical Center, has been published in Nature Communications, presenting the first comprehensive atlas of allele-specific DNA methylation across 39 primary human cell types.

7 Mar 2025

Understanding TEFM's Role in mtDNA Stability

Mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid (mtDNA) is vital for cellular energy production and the overall functionality of cells.

6 Mar 2025

Macrophages Use Bacterial Debris To Fine-Tune Immune Responses

Findings reveal macrophages' role in immune modulation through bacterial metabolites, paving the way for improved therapies for infections and inflammation.

6 Mar 2025

New Tool to Map the Origins and Journeys of Cells in Development and Disease

A new computational tool allows researchers to understand how the diverse cell types of the human body are made during development, and how diseases progress over time at the cellular level.

4 Mar 2025

Lactylation Levels Influence Cardiac Development and Regeneration in Mice

This study is led by Dr. Xiaodong Luan (Institute of Clinical Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital), Dr. Shuyang Zhang (Department of Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital) and Dr. He Huang (Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences).

3 Mar 2025

Quantifying 3D Cell Shape During Early Development

For the last three decades, biologists and computer scientists have dedicated significant effort to quantifying the 3D shape of cells and analyzing their interactions.

3 Mar 2025

Unlocking the Role of lncRNAs in MASLD and Liver Fibrosis

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), previously termed non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), represents a widespread health concern, impacting approximately 30% of the global adult population.

3 Mar 2025

RNA Splicing Errors May Hold the Key to Beating Gliomas Using Immunotherapy

Identifying splicing-related neoantigens in gliomas opens new avenues for immunotherapy, enhancing treatment strategies for this challenging brain tumor.

26 Feb 2025

Bacterial Cellulose Boosts Plant Healing, Opening New Frontiers in Agricultural Regeneration

Research shows bacterial cellulose stimulates plant tissue regeneration, activating key genes and signaling pathways for improved wound healing in agriculture.

24 Feb 2025

LUC7 Proteins Play Key Role in RNA Splicing Control

RNA splicing is a cellular process that is critical for gene expression. After genes are copied from DNA into messenger RNA, portions of the RNA that don't code for proteins, called introns, are cut out and the coding portions are spliced back together.

21 Feb 2025

Novel Mechanism of mRNA Transfer via Tunneling Nanotubes Discovered

Cell-to-cell communication is crucial in all forms and stages of life, and various communication mechanisms have been extensively researched.

20 Feb 2025

CRISPR Unlocks the Secrets of Flowering in Plants

For generations, humans have loved the beauty of flowers. However, flowers are more than just visually appealing. They also play an important role in plant reproduction.

20 Feb 2025

CRISPR Unlocks ‘Sleeping’ Genes—A Potential Cure for Prader-Willi Syndrome?

CRISPR epigenome editing successfully reactivates silenced genes in Prader-Willi Syndrome, highlighting potential for targeted therapies in genetic disorders.

20 Feb 2025

Unlocking the Genetic Secrets Behind Human Vocal Communication

The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens the only hominids who could give detailed directions to a far-off freshwater source or describe the nuanced purples and reds of a dramatic sunset?

19 Feb 2025