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Researchers take a deep dive in understanding “dark proteome”

Researchers predicted that there would be approximately 20,000 protein-coding genes when the human genome sequence was revealed two decades ago.

31 Jan 2022

Study identifies genetic traits relevant to the appearance and behavior of two bee subspecies

Recently discovered genetic knowledge of two nuisance western honey bee subspecies will help commercial and hobby beekeepers.

28 Jan 2022

Genetic mutation that corresponds to small body size in dogs existed in ancient wolves

Popular belief has been that small dogs, such as Pomeranians and Chihuahuas, exist because once dogs were domesticated, humans wanted small, cute companions.

28 Jan 2022

Researchers identify changes in gene expression and cellular interactions in COPD lung cells

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Yale University and other institutions have identified previously unrecognized changes in gene expression and cellular interactions in distinct cell populations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

28 Jan 2022

RNA sequencing picks up more genetic changes in pediatric cancer patients than traditional tests

Analysis of the entire tumor RNA picks up more clinically relevant genetic changes in children with cancer than traditional diagnostic methods, new research has shown.

28 Jan 2022

Scientists discover families of proteins that could predict organ transplant rejection

Northwestern University scientists have discovered families of proteins in the body that could potentially predict which patients may reject a new organ transplant, helping inform decisions about care.

28 Jan 2022

Mother's unhealthy vaginal microbiome may contribute to mortality and altered development in babies

A new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in pregnant mothers in combination with an unhealthy diet contributed to increased pup deaths and altered development in the surviving babies.

28 Jan 2022

An Interview with The Million Veteran Program (MVP)

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar, the Program Director for VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) about the program and its aims for veterans.

28 Jan 2022

Experts develop framework to assist in the demarcation between genetically modified and genome-edited organisms

To facilitate the demarcation between genetically modified organisms and genome-edited organisms, researchers at Hokkaido University have developed a framework that takes into account both scientific and socio-ethical considerations.

27 Jan 2022

Study analyzes the effect of temperature on the height of sorghum plants

Scientists have used data analytics to investigate how genetics and changing environmental factors interact throughout the critical phases of plant growth.

27 Jan 2022

New “valves” in DNA help modify biological information flow

Researchers at the University of Bristol have created biological parts that can control cellular processes flow along DNA.

27 Jan 2022

Lucky genes linked to lower risk of diseases in people with obesity

Geneticists have revealed why some people with obesity remain relatively healthy, whilst others suffer from life-changing ailments such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

From University of Exeter 25 Jan 2022

Late-life exercise may alleviate epigenetic aging in skeletal muscle

For people who hate exercising, here comes some more bad news: it may also keep you younger. Not just looking younger, but actually younger, on an epigenetic level.

24 Jan 2022

Alteration of gene expression "recipe" in a protovertebrate impacts sensory cell development

When baking a cake, even a small change to your recipe can have a major impact on the final product.

24 Jan 2022

Producing New Antibiotics Through Gene Editing

In this interview, we speak to Professor Jason Micklefield about his latest research that may be able to produce new antibiotics through gene-editing technologies.

From The University of Manchester 24 Jan 2022

Study findings greatly expand the ability to engineer long-range genome edits

Researchers discovered the potential of CRISPR, a tool used by bacteria to defend themselves against viral intruders, nearly a decade ago.

24 Jan 2022

Researchers develop a high-throughput test to detect DNA repair factors

The DNA in every human cell is subjected to thousands of insults and injuries on a daily basis.

21 Jan 2022

Researchers develop a three-dimensional, fully dynamic kinetic model of a living minimal cell

Scientists report that they have built a living "minimal cell" with a genome stripped down to its barest essentials – and a computer model of the cell that mirrors its behavior.

21 Jan 2022

Stanford study reveals how ribosomes may contribute to age-related diseases

Aging leads to a decline in cellular fitness and loss of optimal protein function. Many age-related ailments, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, are caused by protein aggregation, a result of errors in protein folding.

20 Jan 2022

IL-6 regulates cartilage regeneration in joints and growth plates, says study

The IL-6 protein family has a poor reputation for promoting inflammation, arthritis, autoimmune disease, and even cancer.

20 Jan 2022

Genes News and Research

Researchers take a deep dive in understanding “dark proteome”

Study identifies genetic traits relevant to the appearance and behavior of two bee subspecies

Genetic mutation that corresponds to small body size in dogs existed in ancient wolves

Researchers identify changes in gene expression and cellular interactions in COPD lung cells

RNA sequencing picks up more genetic changes in pediatric cancer patients than traditional tests

Scientists discover families of proteins that could predict organ transplant rejection

Mother's unhealthy vaginal microbiome may contribute to mortality and altered development in babies

An Interview with The Million Veteran Program (MVP)

Experts develop framework to assist in the demarcation between genetically modified and genome-edited organisms

Study analyzes the effect of temperature on the height of sorghum plants

New “valves” in DNA help modify biological information flow

Lucky genes linked to lower risk of diseases in people with obesity

Late-life exercise may alleviate epigenetic aging in skeletal muscle

Alteration of gene expression "recipe" in a protovertebrate impacts sensory cell development

Producing New Antibiotics Through Gene Editing

Study findings greatly expand the ability to engineer long-range genome edits

Researchers develop a high-throughput test to detect DNA repair factors

Researchers develop a three-dimensional, fully dynamic kinetic model of a living minimal cell

Stanford study reveals how ribosomes may contribute to age-related diseases

IL-6 regulates cartilage regeneration in joints and growth plates, says study

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