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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.

Histone Variant H2AZ1 Identified as Key Driver of Stem Cell Aging

Cellular senescence-a state of irreversible growth arrest accompanied by chronic inflammation-is a major contributor to aging and tissue degeneration.

18 Jun 2025

Frog Egg Extracts Illuminate the Untangling Mechanism of DNA Knots

Research reveals how G-quadruplex DNA structures are untangled, highlighting a role for RNA in genome stability and potential cancer therapy strategies.

13 Jun 2025

Integrating Imaging and Molecular Profiling to Transform Treatment of Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma

ICCA accounts for 10–15% of primary liver cancers and is notorious for late-stage diagnosis and resistance to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

13 Jun 2025

New Technique Revolutionizing Single-Cell Analysis with Lower Costs and Greater Scale

A new single-cell RNA analysis method, STAMP, significantly reduces costs and biases, allowing for comprehensive profiling of diverse cell populations.

13 Jun 2025

New Platform Technology Promises to Generate Hard-to-Get Human Cells

This study presents a fast method for generating human microglia from iPSCs, paving the way for breakthroughs in neurodegenerative disease research.

11 Jun 2025

Electro-bioprinting as a Tool to Study Early Human Embryonic Development

Bioprinted epiblast-like structures mimic early human embryonic development, offering a scalable, ethical platform to study gastrulation and tissue formation.

11 Jun 2025

Spatial Transcriptomics Reshapes Musculoskeletal Research and Therapy

Conventional transcriptomic techniques have revealed much about gene expression at the population and single-cell level—but they overlook one crucial factor: spatial context.

10 Jun 2025

UC Davis Study Links Specific microRNAs to Mental and Neurological Disorders

A study in Nature Aging from researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine has identified specific microRNAs - non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression within cells - that likely contribute to bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Parkinson's disease.

5 Jun 2025

Evolution of Cancer Genomes During Metastasis

Research on cancer metastasis uncovers genetic complexities, showing that copy-number alterations play a key role in tumor evolution and treatment resistance.

3 Jun 2025

Exon-Specific Analysis Uncovers Novel Insights into Psychiatric Disease

This research highlights the role of exons in mental illnesses, offering new perspectives on genetic factors that influence psychiatric disorder development.

3 Jun 2025

Large Language Models Unlock New Frontiers in Plant Genomics

By leveraging the structural parallels between genomic sequences and natural language, these AI-driven models can decode complex genetic information, offering unprecedented insights into plant biology.

2 Jun 2025

Three-Dimensionally Reconstructed Kidney Glomerulus Simulates Structural and Functional Characteristics In Vitro

A 3D engineered kidney glomerulus model replicates structural and mechanical features of the glomerular filtration barrier, enabling the study of podocyte-related diseases and drug screening with improved physiological relevance.

2 Jun 2025

Meta-Analysis Identifies Genome-Level Associations of FOXP4 Gene With Long COVID

New genome-wide meta-analysis shows FOXP4 gene variants elevate the risk of long COVID (PASC), linking genetic predisposition to persistent symptoms and lung dysfunction. Findings support tailored treatment approaches.

30 May 2025

Study Reveals How APOE Isoforms Impact Brain Microglia

A study reveals how APOE isoforms influence microglial activity in Alzheimer's, highlighting the need for targeted interventions based on genetic risk factors.

28 May 2025

Extracellular RNA Profiling Recommendations: Results From exRNAQC, a Comprehensive Assessment of Pre-Analytical Factors for Quality Control

A large-scale study (exRNAQC) outlines how blood tube type, RNA purification method, and processing time influence exRNA profiles. Results support new guidelines for researchers and diagnostic product developers working on RNA-based biomarkers.

28 May 2025

Cold Adaptation in Rice Offers New Insights into Evolution

Chinese researchers recently discovered molecular evidence supporting Lamarckism, a long-debated theory from the early 19th century that suggests acquired traits can be inherited.

27 May 2025

Study Shows How Age-Related Metabolic Decline Impairs the Efficacy of CAR-T Cell Therapy

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the metabolic decline that accompanies aging impairs the efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy, an immunotherapy in which T cells of the immune system are taken from patients, engineered to target cancer cells and reinfused into the same patients for treatment.

26 May 2025