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Gene associated with thinness may play a role in resisting weight gain

Some people can remain slim easily, irrespective of their diet, while others might be dieting and working out at the gym to maintain their shape.

25 May 2020

Introducing genetic “barcodes” to DNA samples can preserve their integrity

Researchers have developed a technique to ensure that DNA fingerprinting continues to be secure against malicious attacks or mistakes in the field.

25 May 2020

Genetic 'memory' of ancestral homelands helps organisms adapt to environmental change

Organisms carry long-term "memories" of their ancestral homelands that help them adapt to environmental change, according to a new study that involved raising chickens on the Tibetan Plateau and an adjacent lowland site.

22 May 2020

Researchers identify the smallest gene to study the evolution of metazoans

St Petersburg University researchers have successfully interpreted the Intoshia variabili gene, which happens to be the smallest representative of the parasite belonging to Orthonectida group.

22 May 2020

Bioelectrical engineering can help predict cell behavior

Humans use cells to regulate their body temperature, to breathe, to grow, and to perform several other day-to-day processes.

From The University of Warwick 22 May 2020

Study shows senotherapy blunts the progression of liver tumors

According to a new study performed by researchers, “senotherapy” blunts the progression of liver tumor in animal models.

22 May 2020

Study identifies correlations of genetic diversity with evolutionary history and past climate change

Maximizing the protection of life on Earth requires knowledge of the global patterns of biodiversity at multiple dimensions, from genetic diversity within species, to species and ecosystem diversity.

22 May 2020

Scientists develop novel model of liver cancer stem cells from normal iPSCs

Liver cancer is one of the deadliest cancers. It is insidious and does not present symptoms until it has progressed considerably, at which point, treatment options are limited and chances of survival are low. The most common type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma.

22 May 2020

Study uncovers more than 200 genetic factors associated with arrhythmias

Hundreds of new links have been found between people's DNA and the heart's electrical activity, according to a study of almost 300,000 people led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.

22 May 2020

Genetic discoveries raise the promise of developing new treatments for schizophrenia

In recent years, genome-wide association studies have identified many different genetic variants associated with schizophrenia.

22 May 2020

CRISPR A Tool For Conservation, Not Just Gene Editing

The gene-editing technology CRISPR has been used for a variety of agricultural and public health purposes, and, more recently, a diagnostic test for COVID-19.

From The University of California, Davis 22 May 2020

Bacteria’s drug resistance is not affected by genetic tradeoffs

Bacteria can still acquire antibiotic resistance even in the face of complex genetic compromises related to different concentrations of antibiotics.

21 May 2020

Researchers use CRISPR technology to control many genes simultaneously

Researchers from UMD are using CRISPR technology in an effort to develop first-of-their-kind microelectronic devices that link with biological systems.

21 May 2020

Texas A&M lab produces 3D-bioprinted bone tissues

Dr. Akhilesh K. Gaharwar, associate professor, has developed a highly printable bioink as a platform to generate anatomical-scale functional tissues. This study was recently published in the American Chemical Society's Applied Materials and Interfaces.

20 May 2020

Researchers uncover additional genetic cause for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

In Germany about 18 million people suffer from non-alcoholic fatty liver. The causes of this disease are manifold and include environmental as well as genetic factors.

19 May 2020

Study: Only 3% individuals diagnosed with autism receive recommended genetic tests

A study analyzing data from the Rhode Island Consortium for Autism Research and Treatment (RI-CART) found that only 3% of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder reported having fully received clinical genetic tests recommended by medical professional societies.

19 May 2020