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Study reveals genomic structures that allow SARS-CoV-2 virus to control the infection process

An international research alliance has visualized the RNA folding structures of the SARS-CoV-2 genome, for the first time.

23 Nov 2020

Endogenous viral elements play important role in genome evolution of green algae

Viruses are tiny invaders that cause a wide range of diseases, from rabies to tomato spotted wilt virus and, most recently, COVID-19 in humans. But viruses can do more than elicit sickness -- and not all viruses are tiny.

19 Nov 2020

Scientists expand Darwin's evolutionary theory to include "molecular Darwinism"

Darwin's theory of evolution should be expanded to include consideration of a DNA stability "energy code" - so-called "molecular Darwinism" - to further account for the long-term survival of species' characteristics on Earth, according to Rutgers scientists.

17 Nov 2020

Researchers discover new 'hidden' gene in SARS-CoV-2

Researchers have discovered a new "hidden" gene in SARS-CoV-2--the virus that causes COVID-19--that may have contributed to its unique biology and pandemic potential.

11 Nov 2020

Scientists identify potential targets against coronavirus

Scientists comprehensively studied the RNA genomic structure of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

11 Nov 2020

New laboratory test can rapidly detect infectious agents in hospitalized patients

Researchers have designed a laboratory test that can detect the microbial miscreant affecting patients hospitalized with serious infections in just six hours.

11 Nov 2020

Study suggests that melatonin may be a viable treatment option for COVID-19

New findings indicate that melatonin could be a potential treatment option for COVID-19.

10 Nov 2020

Tree nut consumption impacts sperm DNA methylation

Many environmental and lifestyle factors have been implicated in the decline of sperm quality, with diet being one of the most plausible factors identified in recent years.

10 Nov 2020

Mutations in SARS-CoV-2 spike protein may improve monoclonal antibody resistance

A recent paper examines a mutation of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 that has been observed to have arisen independently twice.

10 Nov 2020

Scientists use genomics to track the outbreak of Yellow fever virus in São Paulo

Yellow fever virus is normally confined to the Amazon region, but the virus circulated in the Southeast of Brazil between 2016 and 2018, causing the worst epidemic and epizootic outbreaks there for decades. The Ministry of Health confirmed 2,251 cases of yellow fever in humans and 1,567 cases in monkeys in Brazil between December 2016 and June 2019.

6 Nov 2020

Study examines how extremophilic microbes can tolerate drastic space conditions

Since the dawn of space exploration, humankind has been fascinated by survival of terrestrial life in outer space. Outer space is a hostile environment for any form of life, but some extraordinarily resistant microorganisms can survive.

5 Nov 2020

Study shows 1 in 8 cancer patients had inherited cancer-related gene mutation

Genetic testing can uncover inherited genetic mutations, and could individualize cancer therapies, improve survival, manage cancer in loved ones and push the boundaries of precision medicine.

3 Nov 2020

Study shows how global crop production may be impacted by rising CO2 levels

Five years ago, the United Nations committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger by 2030. Since then, however, world hunger has continued to rise.

3 Nov 2020

Pancreatic cancer cells avert starvation by signaling to nerves, shows study

Pancreatic cancer cells avert starvation by signaling to nerves, which grow into dense tumors and secrete nutrients. This is the finding of a study with experiments in cancer cells, mice, and human tissue samples published online on November 2 in Cell.

3 Nov 2020

Beetroot peptide may help treat inflammatory, neurodegenerative diseases

A team of researchers have successfully isolated a peptide (a tiny protein molecule) from beetroot in a recent study.

2 Nov 2020

Study identifies genes and molecular pathways most sensitive to chemical exposures

A University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental health scientist has used an unprecedented objective approach to identify which molecular mechanisms in mammals are the most sensitive to chemical exposures.

30 Oct 2020

SARS-Cov-2 spike proteins can directly impact the function of blood-brain barrier

Like a key, SARS-CoV-2 - the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - attaches to specific molecules on the host cell surface, opening gateways into the cell interior.

30 Oct 2020

Researchers find genetic correlations between inflammatory bowel disease and stress, depression

Using sophisticated 3D genomic mapping and integrating with public data resulting from genome-wide association studies (GWAS), researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found significant genetic correlations between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and stress and depression.

30 Oct 2020

Severe ulcerative colitis linked to newly-discovered strain of oral bacteria

Severe ulcerative colitis - a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - has been linked to a newly-discovered strain of oral bacteria, a study led by UNSW Sydney has found.

30 Oct 2020

Scientists sequence full genome of ornamental variety of miscanthus

An international research team has sequenced the full genome of an ornamental variety of miscanthus, a wild perennial grass emerging as a prime candidate for sustainable bioenergy crops.

30 Oct 2020

Genomic News and Research

Study reveals genomic structures that allow SARS-CoV-2 virus to control the infection process

Endogenous viral elements play important role in genome evolution of green algae

Scientists expand Darwin's evolutionary theory to include "molecular Darwinism"

Researchers discover new 'hidden' gene in SARS-CoV-2

Scientists identify potential targets against coronavirus

New laboratory test can rapidly detect infectious agents in hospitalized patients

Study suggests that melatonin may be a viable treatment option for COVID-19

Tree nut consumption impacts sperm DNA methylation

Mutations in SARS-CoV-2 spike protein may improve monoclonal antibody resistance

Scientists use genomics to track the outbreak of Yellow fever virus in São Paulo

Study examines how extremophilic microbes can tolerate drastic space conditions

Study shows 1 in 8 cancer patients had inherited cancer-related gene mutation

Study shows how global crop production may be impacted by rising CO2 levels

Pancreatic cancer cells avert starvation by signaling to nerves, shows study

Beetroot peptide may help treat inflammatory, neurodegenerative diseases

Study identifies genes and molecular pathways most sensitive to chemical exposures

SARS-Cov-2 spike proteins can directly impact the function of blood-brain barrier

Researchers find genetic correlations between inflammatory bowel disease and stress, depression

Severe ulcerative colitis linked to newly-discovered strain of oral bacteria

Scientists sequence full genome of ornamental variety of miscanthus

Gaining new insights into bacterial pneumonia

Discovering a new step in immune cell generation

Developing a new method to reduce antibiotic resistance in waterways

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