DNA News and Research

RSS

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 develop and demonstrate new procedure for controlling directed evolution

A new procedure for controlling directed evolution in bacteria is developed and demonstrated by scientists at North Carolina State University.

16 Feb 2022

Researchers develop first genetic database of the Salvadoran people

El Salvador, like other Central American countries, has suffered repression and human rights violations ever since colonial times. Indeed, social injustice in the country persisted and was a major trigger of the 1980-1992 armed conflict.

15 Feb 2022

Genetic testing helps uncover the international criminal networks behind ivory trafficking

A team led by scientists at the University of Washington and special agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has used genetic testing of ivory shipments seized by law enforcement to uncover the international criminal networks behind ivory trafficking out of Africa.

15 Feb 2022

Could DNA from Air Help us to Measure Animal Biodiversity?

In this interview, we speak to Professor Elizabeth Clare about her latest research into environmental DNA and how it can help to measure animal biodiversity.

From York University 15 Feb 2022

New protein-based bioplastics exhibit biodegradable and biocompatible properties

Every year, almost eight million tons of plastic wind up in the oceans, posing a major threat to the ecosystem and human health.

15 Feb 2022

Programming DNA Robots to Prod Cell Membranes

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Matthew Baker about his latest research that led to the programming of DNA 'robots' that are able to prod cell membranes.

From The University of New South Wales (UNSW) 14 Feb 2022

Study finds ancient methodologies concealed in DNA

Researchers have found that marine invertebrates’ genomes are unexpectedly stable over long periods of time.

14 Feb 2022

Dresden researchers explain how liquid-like protein droplets read DNA regions

A single cell forms the basis of life. As an organism grows, dividing cells specialize to produce the many tissues and organs that make up the adult body.

From The Max Planck Institute 14 Feb 2022

Researchers develop a method for preserving human primordial germ cell-like cells

Human primordial germ cells (PGCs) are the early precursors of the eggs (oocytes) and sperm that are necessary to keep humankind alive and reproducing.

11 Feb 2022

Scientists identify gene with the largest impact on seed protein in soybean

Soybeans outmatch all other legumes as the protein powerhouses of the plant kingdom, providing a key protein source for humans and livestock around the world.

11 Feb 2022

Epigenetic effects of pollutants can be transmitted over many generations in water fleas

A new study led by University of Liverpool reserchers has shown that the effects of pollutants can be transmitted over many generations in water fleas and may persist long enough to influence the evolutionary process.

10 Feb 2022

Novel method can report specific immune cell types using only DNA from blood

Flow cytometry is a powerful and complex technology used to count, sort or measure characteristics of cells and to detect biomarkers.

10 Feb 2022

Study reveals genomic effects of inbreeding on Scandinavian wolf population

For many years, researchers at Uppsala University have been exploring the genetic origins of the Scandinavian grey wolf population, which was founded by only three immigrating wolves.

9 Feb 2022

Study compares the chromosomal position of genes from diverse animals

Many of today's marine invertebrates, including sponges and jellyfish, have chromosomes with the same ancient structure they inherited from their primitive ancestors more than 600 million years ago, according to a new study.

9 Feb 2022

SPT Labtech paves the way for a new era of genomics liquid handling with firefly® launch

SPT Labtech today announced the launch of firefly®, an innovative liquid handling platform for next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation.

From SPT Labtech 9 Feb 2022

Study shows how root symbiosis with fungi is driven by the plant’s phosphate status

Phosphorus is one of the most important nutrients for plants. Among other functions, it is needed to create substances for the plant’s immune system, for the healthy development of seeds and for root growth.

9 Feb 2022

Researchers decipher the genome of Steller’s sea cow from fossil bones

During the Ice Age, giant mammals such as mammoths, sabre-toothed cats and woolly rhinoceroses once roamed Northern Europe and America.

9 Feb 2022

Gene-editing techniques could be used to tackle mitochondrial disorders, study shows

Defective mitochondria – the 'batteries' that power the cells of our bodies – could in future be repaired using gene-editing techniques.

9 Feb 2022

Expanded range of nucleic acid extraction kits for pathogens detection

AMSBIO announce the addition of several new products to its growing range of magnetic bead based nucleic acid extraction kits for pathogens detection.

From AMS Biotechnology 9 Feb 2022

Kras oncogenes use genetic reprogramming to drive tumorigenesis

Cancerous tumors are made up of rapidly growing, abnormally shaped, cells that can infiltrate and destroy healthy tissues, travel to other parts of the body, and form additional tumors.

8 Feb 2022

DNA News and Research

Further Reading

Researchers develop and demonstrate new procedure for controlling directed evolution

Researchers develop first genetic database of the Salvadoran people

Genetic testing helps uncover the international criminal networks behind ivory trafficking

Could DNA from Air Help us to Measure Animal Biodiversity?

New protein-based bioplastics exhibit biodegradable and biocompatible properties

Programming DNA Robots to Prod Cell Membranes

Study finds ancient methodologies concealed in DNA

Dresden researchers explain how liquid-like protein droplets read DNA regions

Researchers develop a method for preserving human primordial germ cell-like cells

Scientists identify gene with the largest impact on seed protein in soybean

Epigenetic effects of pollutants can be transmitted over many generations in water fleas

Novel method can report specific immune cell types using only DNA from blood

Study reveals genomic effects of inbreeding on Scandinavian wolf population

Study compares the chromosomal position of genes from diverse animals

SPT Labtech paves the way for a new era of genomics liquid handling with firefly® launch

Study shows how root symbiosis with fungi is driven by the plant’s phosphate status

Researchers decipher the genome of Steller’s sea cow from fossil bones

Gene-editing techniques could be used to tackle mitochondrial disorders, study shows

Expanded range of nucleic acid extraction kits for pathogens detection

Kras oncogenes use genetic reprogramming to drive tumorigenesis

Quorum Bio: Where Synthetic Biology Meets Sustainable Farming

Diagnostic Biochips: Pioneering Brain Research Tools for the Future

Commercializing Innovation in a Life Sciences Ecosystem

Latest in Genomics