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A gene is a unit of heredity in a living organism. It normally resides on a stretch of DNA that codes for a type of protein or for an RNA chain that has a function in the organism. All living things depend on genes, as they specify all proteins and functional RNA chains.

Scientists discover a genetic driver that improves yield traits and protein content in wheat

A team of international researchers has discovered a way to produce higher quality wheat. The scientists from the University of Adelaide and the UK's John Innes Centre have identified a genetic driver that improves yield traits in wheat, which unexpectedly can also lead to increasing protein content by up to 25 per cent.

12 May 2022

Researchers identify gene mutation to have the potential to induce higher intelligence in humans

When genes mutate, serious diseases of the human nervous system can result. Scientists from Leipzig University and the University of Würzburg have now used fruit flies to show how, in addition to the negative impact, mutation of a neuronal gene can have a beneficial impact—higher IQ in humans.

12 May 2022

Genetic options help researchers transmit rust resistance from one plant to another

Stem rust is a major disease in wheat crops around the world, and outbreaks are expected to become more prevalent in upcoming climate change scenarios.

12 May 2022

Research reveals that pain-blocking neurotransmitters offer long-term relief in mice

An international team of researchers found that a gene therapy that prevents targeted nerve cell signaling substantially lower neuropathic pain with no detectable side effects.

12 May 2022

Study shows serum-derived extracellular vesicles may help in diagnosing amyloidosis

Amyloidosis is a term used to describe a group of diseases defined by the formation of insoluble proteins called amyloids outside of cells as a result of misfolding and aggregation of soluble proteins.

12 May 2022

New retinal research promotes accurate treatments for blinding illness

Scientists have observed unique variances among the cells that make up a retinal tissue that is critical to human vision.

12 May 2022

bit.bio launches Huntington’s disease human cell model

First neurodegenerative disease model launched from bit.bio's new ioDisease Model portfolio.

From bit.bio 10 May 2022

New software device makes genetic information analysis simpler

Researchers from Texas Biomedical Research Institute and Tulane University have created a new software device that makes analyzing genetic data about a host and its microbiome at the very same time simpler, quicker, and less expensive.

10 May 2022

New technique uses genetic data that may better predict disease risk in a population

Polygenic risk scores (PRS) are promising tools for forecasting disease risk, but current versions have bias built-in, which can reduce their accuracy in some populations and lead to health disparities.

10 May 2022

Research shows how the mitotic mechanism locate plant cell using moss plant

Cells must divide many times before a new plant can grow from seed.

10 May 2022

Researchers analyze the effect of dopamine on gene activity and addiction

North Carolina State University researchers have shown that neuron-like cells produced from human stem cells may be used to examine alterations in the neurological system linked to addiction.

10 May 2022

Study shows new potential target for CAR T cells to inhibit solid tumors

CAR T therapy, or chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, has revolutionized the treatment of some blood cancers, allowing patients with relapsed or refractory disease to live longer and better lives.

10 May 2022

New open-source tool automates RNA analysis, likely to encourage research and drug development

Scripps Research scientists have introduced a new software tool for examining RNA (ribonucleic acid) molecules, which play a variety of important roles in living things.

10 May 2022

Enzymes found in capybara gut can promote the application of agroindustrial waste

One option to reduce dependence on oil and other fossil fuels is to transform agroindustrial waste into molecules of interest to society, like biofuels and biochemicals.

10 May 2022

Study shows response of different corn kinds in presence of soil bacterium

When plants are attacked by chewing insects, they produce chemical distress signals.

10 May 2022

Evonetix Granted Patent for Binary Assembly Method for Gene Synthesis

EVONETIX LTD (‘Evonetix’), the synthetic biology company bringing semiconductor technology to DNA synthesis, today announced it has been granted a European patent covering its unique Binary Assembly method for gene synthesis.

From Evonetix 9 May 2022

Two new genomic studies provide insight into evolutionarily unique traits of cephalopods

Squid, octopus, and cuttlefish – even to scientists who study them – are wonderfully weird creatures. Known as the soft-bodied or coleoid cephalopods, they have the largest nervous system of any invertebrate, complex behaviors such as instantaneous camouflage, arms studded with dexterous suckers, and other evolutionarily unique traits.

5 May 2022

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Scientists discover a genetic driver that improves yield traits and protein content in wheat

Researchers identify gene mutation to have the potential to induce higher intelligence in humans

Genetic options help researchers transmit rust resistance from one plant to another

Research reveals that pain-blocking neurotransmitters offer long-term relief in mice

Study shows serum-derived extracellular vesicles may help in diagnosing amyloidosis

New retinal research promotes accurate treatments for blinding illness

bit.bio launches Huntington’s disease human cell model

New software device makes genetic information analysis simpler

New technique uses genetic data that may better predict disease risk in a population

Research shows how the mitotic mechanism locate plant cell using moss plant

Researchers analyze the effect of dopamine on gene activity and addiction

Study shows new potential target for CAR T cells to inhibit solid tumors

New open-source tool automates RNA analysis, likely to encourage research and drug development

Enzymes found in capybara gut can promote the application of agroindustrial waste

Study shows response of different corn kinds in presence of soil bacterium

Evonetix Granted Patent for Binary Assembly Method for Gene Synthesis

Two new genomic studies provide insight into evolutionarily unique traits of cephalopods

Researchers propose a new fusion method in gene editing to reduce DNA sizes

Researchers analyze the significance of two-pore channels in plant cells

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