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DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person’s body has the same DNA. Most DNA is located in the cell nucleus (where it is called nuclear DNA), but a small amount of DNA can also be found in the mitochondria (where it is called mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA).

Researchers observe cellular rejuvenation therapy securely promoting reverse aging in mice

Researchers at Salk observed no rise in cancer or other health problems in mice treated with an anti-aging regimen at the beginning of their middle age.

8 Mar 2022

Research develops novel ways to recreate totipotency by cellular reprogramming

Adult cells in our bodies can only produce cells of the same type. A skin cell, for example, can only produce skin cells and not muscle cells. This restricts the therapeutic potential of mature cells.

8 Mar 2022

Study provides insights into the biological mechanisms behind the severe form of COVID-19

A total of 16 novel genetic variations linked to severe Covid-19 have been discovered, including ones that affect blood coagulation, immunological response, and inflammation severity.

8 Mar 2022

Using Ancient DNA to Solve the Disappearance of Lions and Bears

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Alexander Salis and Dr. Kieren Mitchell about their latest research that used ancient DNA to solve the disappearance of lions and bears.

7 Mar 2022

Novel DNA test helps diagnose neurological and neuromuscular genetic diseases

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research came up with a new DNA test that helps determine a range of hard-to-diagnose neurological diseases faster.

7 Mar 2022

Multi-omics approach help researchers study the disparity created by in vitro culture

Citrus is a significant and economically beneficial horticultural crop with nucellar polyembryony, which prevents hybrid offspring from being produced. Citrus is produced mostly through asexual methods like grafting and cuttings.

7 Mar 2022

Researchers discover new fluorescent DNA label, likely to help detect cancer risk

Scientists develop a new fluorescent label that provides a sharper image of how DNA architecture is disturbed in cancer cells.

From University of Pittsburgh 7 Mar 2022

New technique controls gene activity without altering the DNA sequence of the genome

By combining CRISPR technology with a protein designed with artificial intelligence, it is possible to awaken individual dormant genes by disabling the chemical "off switches" that silence them.

7 Mar 2022

Researchers develop new method to detect the role of enigmatic gene sequences

Karolinska Institute researchers have recently developed new high-precision techniques for determining the role of these noncoding sequences.

7 Mar 2022

Researchers decode complex potato genomes to accelerate the breeding of robust varieties

Scientists have decoded the highly complicated genome of the potato for the first time after over 20 years since the first release of the human genome.

From The Max Planck Institute 7 Mar 2022

Researchers redevelop Cas9 that is unlikely to cut the wrong DNA

At times, the molecular machinery makes alterations to the wrong part of a host’s genome, generating the likelihood of an effort to repair a genetic mutation.

4 Mar 2022

Researchers use specific enzymes to tear down viral RNA

The genetic information of SARS-CoV-2 has been successfully destroyed by a research team led by the Technical University of Munich.

4 Mar 2022

Researchers show how hotspot maps can detect structures contributing to compounds’ selectivity

The quantity of structural data available on protein drug targets keeps growing.

4 Mar 2022

Researchers find an epigenetic adaptation showing resistance to targeted therapy in T cell leukemia

Although gene mutations can result in drug resistance, scientists in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have found a vital, non-genetic version that could also boost resistance to targeted treatment in T cell leukemia, which is a kind of blood cell cancer.

3 Mar 2022

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Researchers observe cellular rejuvenation therapy securely promoting reverse aging in mice

Research develops novel ways to recreate totipotency by cellular reprogramming

Study provides insights into the biological mechanisms behind the severe form of COVID-19

Using Ancient DNA to Solve the Disappearance of Lions and Bears

Novel DNA test helps diagnose neurological and neuromuscular genetic diseases

Multi-omics approach help researchers study the disparity created by in vitro culture

Researchers discover new fluorescent DNA label, likely to help detect cancer risk

New technique controls gene activity without altering the DNA sequence of the genome

Researchers develop new method to detect the role of enigmatic gene sequences

Researchers decode complex potato genomes to accelerate the breeding of robust varieties

Researchers redevelop Cas9 that is unlikely to cut the wrong DNA

Researchers use specific enzymes to tear down viral RNA

Researchers show how hotspot maps can detect structures contributing to compounds’ selectivity

Researchers find an epigenetic adaptation showing resistance to targeted therapy in T cell leukemia

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