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Targeting CDK1 to Optimize Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer

Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have found that the functioning of a protein known as CDK1 in breast cancer is associated with their reaction to a widely used treatment. This finding has the potential to guide more personalized treatment strategies for individuals.

3 Nov 2026

CRISPR Screen Uncovers COMPASS Pathway Role in Suppressing Gut Autoimmunity

3 Nov 2026

New Computational Tool Resolves Evolutionary Paradox of Genome Expansion

A genome contains all of the DNA of every living organism, but its contents don't stop there – most of these structures also contain snippets of DNA that can copy and paste themselves to "infect" a genome, expanding its size. Precisely why that happens remains a mystery.

2 Nov 2026

Are Biodegradable Plastics Really Breaking Down After Disposal?

Findings on biodegradable plastics in landfill leachate reveal complex interactions between polymer chemistry and microbial genetics affecting degradation.

2 Nov 2026

Science Study Profiles Over 600,000 Cells to Map Gene Activity Across Entire Adult Fish

Viewed from above, Danionella cerebrum offers a rare sight in a vertebrate: its brain, visible through the top of its head. Since the species was adopted for neuroscience research in 2018 and formally described in 2021, the tiny, transparent fish has drawn rapidly growing interest for its unique biology.

31 Oct 2026

Novel Translational Mechanism Selectively Drives Growth Proteins in Common Cancers

A previously unknown mechanism helps cancer cells selectively produce proteins that drive tumor growth - such as KRAS - in common cancers, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

30 Oct 2026

St. Jude Scientists Discover Gene-Regulatory Pathway Protecting Gut Immune Balance

Trillions of bacteria live in the human gut without triggering an immune response. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have now discovered a gene-regulatory pathway that helps maintain this delicate balance. Published today in Science Advances, they showed that a type of immune cell, regulatory T cells, co-opt a well-known general gene expression pathway called COMPASS to suppress inappropriate immune responses and prevent lethal inflammation and autoimmunity.

30 Oct 2026

Staged CsREF1-2 Application Boosts Transgenic Shoot Recovery in Citrus Species

Traditional breeding in citrus faces steep obstacles: apomixis produces maternal clones, a juvenile phase lasting 5 to 10 years delays fruiting, and high heterozygosity complicates trait inheritance.

29 Oct 2026

Switching on Healthy Silent Genes Reveals New Way to Treat Rare Genetic Disorder

WEHI researchers have discovered a way to release a genetic 'brake' that silences healthy genes in Prader-Willi syndrome, opening a potential new path to treating the condition.

27 Oct 2026

Genomic Insights Into Microbial Recruitment and Adaptation in Global Eggplant

Plants depend on root-associated microbes for nutrients, protection against pathogens and stress tolerance.

27 Oct 2026

A New Way to Watch Plants Respond to Disease in Real Time

Scientists at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) have devised a novel method for improving the accuracy of luminescent biological reporters, which enables researchers to monitor gene expression in living plants for extended periods, including days, weeks, and potentially months or even years.

26 Oct 2026

Massive Genetic Study Explores How Thousands of Variants Shape Personality

A massive genetic study offers one of the clearest pictures yet of how DNA contributes to personality, identifying genetic variants associated with five major personality traits.

24 Oct 2026

Squeezing Cell Nuclei Loosens DNA to Boost CRISPR Reprogramming Efficiency

Our cells hold about two meters of DNA, folded and compacted to fit inside a nucleus far narrower than a strand of human hair.

24 Oct 2026

Long-Read Nanopore Sequencing Resolves Unexplained Tumor Mutations

Michigan's Oncology Sequencing Program, or MiOncoSeq, was the first of its kind in the nation to sequence patient tumors.

24 Oct 2026

New Genetic Map Identifies Variations Linked to Long QT Syndrome

Using an innovative, high-throughput technique, an international collaboration led by Vanderbilt Health researchers has created a "map" of 1,757 genetic variations that can trigger a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder called long QT syndrome.

24 Oct 2026

Tower Sensing and Genetics Reveal Time-Shifting Phenotypes in Cottonwood Canopies

Black cottonwood is a fast-growing, genetically diverse tree with potential as a lignocellulosic feedstock for biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuels.

24 Oct 2026

Study Highlights New Opportunities for Marine Protection in the Deep Pacific Mining Zone

Scientists discover that adding new ‘stepping stone’ reserves could help transform a patchwork of isolated sanctuaries into a functioning safety-net for marine life, as commercial deep-sea mining moves ever closer.

24 Oct 2026

Genetic Clue to Autism's Fourfold Difference In Boys and Girls

Findings on MECP2 regulatory variants suggest genetic factors contribute to autism's male bias, enhancing understanding of the disorder's heritability.

22 Oct 2026

Study Details Genetic Divergence Between Astrocytomas and Oligodendrogliomas

Treatment-resistant brain cancers develop different mutations as they become more aggressive, according to new research from Yale School of Medicine.

20 Oct 2026

Functional Genomics Platform Connects Candidate Genes to Pest Defense Phenotypes

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) supplies dietary protein, livestock feed, and income in tropical and subtropical regions, while its nitrogen-fixing ability adds agricultural value. Genome sequencing has provided researchers with numerous candidate genes, and genetic transformation has enabled studies of traits such as drought and heat tolerance.

20 Oct 2026

Genes News and Research

Targeting CDK1 to Optimize Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer

CRISPR Screen Uncovers COMPASS Pathway Role in Suppressing Gut Autoimmunity

New Computational Tool Resolves Evolutionary Paradox of Genome Expansion

Are Biodegradable Plastics Really Breaking Down After Disposal?

Science Study Profiles Over 600,000 Cells to Map Gene Activity Across Entire Adult Fish

Novel Translational Mechanism Selectively Drives Growth Proteins in Common Cancers

St. Jude Scientists Discover Gene-Regulatory Pathway Protecting Gut Immune Balance

Staged CsREF1-2 Application Boosts Transgenic Shoot Recovery in Citrus Species

Switching on Healthy Silent Genes Reveals New Way to Treat Rare Genetic Disorder

Genomic Insights Into Microbial Recruitment and Adaptation in Global Eggplant

A New Way to Watch Plants Respond to Disease in Real Time

Massive Genetic Study Explores How Thousands of Variants Shape Personality

Squeezing Cell Nuclei Loosens DNA to Boost CRISPR Reprogramming Efficiency

Long-Read Nanopore Sequencing Resolves Unexplained Tumor Mutations

New Genetic Map Identifies Variations Linked to Long QT Syndrome

Tower Sensing and Genetics Reveal Time-Shifting Phenotypes in Cottonwood Canopies

Study Highlights New Opportunities for Marine Protection in the Deep Pacific Mining Zone

Genetic Clue to Autism's Fourfold Difference In Boys and Girls

Study Details Genetic Divergence Between Astrocytomas and Oligodendrogliomas

Functional Genomics Platform Connects Candidate Genes to Pest Defense Phenotypes

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