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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.

Study explores the effects of epigenetic editing in various tumor settings

Recent research reports that the appropriate functioning of this mechanism is essential for tissue homeostasis and cell fate determination.

13 Oct 2021

Experts come up with a powerful tool for illustrating genome folding

The intricate folds and arrangements of protein and DNA bundles inside the microscopic boundaries of a single human cell instruct the fate of an individual

13 Oct 2021

Oral diuretic pill may potentially be repurposed to treat Alzheimer's in people with genetic risk

A commonly available oral diuretic pill approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may be a potential candidate for an Alzheimer's disease treatment for those who are at genetic risk, according to findings published in Nature Aging.

12 Oct 2021

Researchers reconstitute the biological clock to better understand circadian rhythms

Daily cycles in virtually every aspect of our physiology are driven by biological clocks (also called circadian clocks) in our cells.

8 Oct 2021

Active genes do not form clusters and share resources during early development in fruit flies

Active genes do not form clusters and share resources during early development in the fruit fly, according to a new study by New York University and Princeton researchers published in the journal Current Biology.

6 Oct 2021

Genome Research' special issue covers advanced developments in single-cell genomics

Genome Research (https://genome.org) publishes a special issue highlighting novel advances and insights in Single-cell Genomics.

5 Oct 2021

Supercomputer-driven dynamic model reveals hidden process in X chromosome inactivation

Using supercomputer-driven dynamic modeling based on experimental data, researchers can now probe the process that turns off one X chromosome in female mammal embryos.

5 Oct 2021

Study sheds light on blood and immune systems development in prenatal bone marrow

Researchers carried out the first extensive investigation of the formation of the blood and immune systems in the prenatal bone marrow.

4 Oct 2021

Microbiomes may play a role in corals' ability to tolerate rising ocean temperatures

The microbiomes of corals -; which comprise bacteria, fungi and viruses -; play an important role in the ability of corals to tolerate rising ocean temperatures, according to new research led by Penn State.

1 Oct 2021

Researchers uncover the ancestral role of key transcription factors in plants

Scientists from Japan have identified a major piece of the puzzle of plant evolution earlier ignored by plant researchers.

1 Oct 2021

Gene expression changes help understand the mechanism behind noise-induced hearing loss

A growing number of people are suffering from hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises from heavy machinery, concerts, or explosions. As a result, scientists have been working to understand the mechanism behind how the damage to hearing actually occurs.

30 Sep 2021

Study employs machine learning to predict outcomes in agriculture

Recent research emphasizes that machine learning can identify “genes of importance” that support crops to grow with reduced fertilizer.

28 Sep 2021

Tumor suppressor protein binding to RNA also binds DNA, says study

Scientists from the Medical University of South Carolina earlier displayed how hnRNP E1 attaches to metastatic-linked RNAs to prevent their translation.

27 Sep 2021

Master regulator behind the development of antibody-producing cells identified

Scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine recently found the master regulator behind the development of antibody-creating cells.

27 Sep 2021

Scientists analyze the molecular machinery of poxviruses at an atomic level

Poxviruses have found a unique way of translating their genes into proteins in the infected organism. A team of researchers from Würzburg shows for the first time how the molecular machinery involved works at an atomic level.

24 Sep 2021

How do genetic variants influence the expression of genes in the blood?

Researchers are now pursuing intensive research on the genetic causes of traits and diseases, with over 250,000 such links known currently.

24 Sep 2021

How does the KLF4 transcription factor influence gene expression?

Scientists have led a research group to identify a mechanism using which transcription factor KLF4 can influence gene expression.

24 Sep 2021

Genetic and epigenetic origin of pediatric liver cancer uncovered

Researchers at Hiroshima University have analyzed the molecular findings of almost 160 pediatric liver cancer cases and discovered molecular markers that should help to understand and treat the considerable variation in prognoses.

22 Sep 2021

Researchers seek to point a way toward a unified theory for DNA folding

At more than 2 meters long, the human DNA molecule uses intricate folding patterns to fit into cells while locally unfolding to express genes. Such phenomena, however, are difficult to measure in experiments, and theoretical frameworks explaining them continue to be at odds with one another.

22 Sep 2021

Study reveals how the tumor suppressor gene plays a vital role in pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have revealed how the tumor suppressor gene PTEN plays a more important role in pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma than was previously appreciated.

20 Sep 2021

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Study explores the effects of epigenetic editing in various tumor settings

Experts come up with a powerful tool for illustrating genome folding

Oral diuretic pill may potentially be repurposed to treat Alzheimer's in people with genetic risk

Researchers reconstitute the biological clock to better understand circadian rhythms

Active genes do not form clusters and share resources during early development in fruit flies

Genome Research' special issue covers advanced developments in single-cell genomics

Supercomputer-driven dynamic model reveals hidden process in X chromosome inactivation

Study sheds light on blood and immune systems development in prenatal bone marrow

Microbiomes may play a role in corals' ability to tolerate rising ocean temperatures

Researchers uncover the ancestral role of key transcription factors in plants

Gene expression changes help understand the mechanism behind noise-induced hearing loss

Study employs machine learning to predict outcomes in agriculture

Tumor suppressor protein binding to RNA also binds DNA, says study

Master regulator behind the development of antibody-producing cells identified

Scientists analyze the molecular machinery of poxviruses at an atomic level

How do genetic variants influence the expression of genes in the blood?

How does the KLF4 transcription factor influence gene expression?

Genetic and epigenetic origin of pediatric liver cancer uncovered

Researchers seek to point a way toward a unified theory for DNA folding

Study reveals how the tumor suppressor gene plays a vital role in pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma

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