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Study unveils genetic variants that play key role in psychiatric, neurological conditions

The cerebral cortex is important for memory, thinking, attention, and information processing. It is an outer, folded, and comparatively thin “gray matter” layer of the brain.

27 Mar 2020

Gene deletion from insulin-producing cells prevents type 1 diabetes in mice

According to a new study performed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, deleting a gene from insulin-producing cells prevents the development of Type 1 diabetes in mice, by sparing the cells from being attacked by their own immune system.

27 Mar 2020

Researchers develop a modular system for genetic reprogramming of bacteria

Novel biomaterials could soon be created using magnetic bacteria.

26 Mar 2020

Study shows cellular protein shredders can help combat cancer

An international study, headed by the University of Bonn and Ulm University, has analyzed how the “protein shredder” of a cell can be particularly programmed to combat cancer.

26 Mar 2020

Study finds large gaps in the scientific knowledge of cannabis genome

In an international study published recently, researchers from the University of Saskatchewan report that combined scientific effort would be needed to assemble and map the genome of cannabis to unravel its full potential for human health and agriculture.

26 Mar 2020

Simulations reveal effects of spatial organization within cells on genetic processes

Scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have created the first-ever computational model of a human cell and simulated its behavior for 15 minutes.

26 Mar 2020

eDNA tool can help assess biodiversity of species

Next-generation DNA sequencing has been used by Curtin University scientists to get a deeper understanding of different species of animals, insects, and plants existing in the Perth and Pilbara parts of Western Australia.

25 Mar 2020

Primitive bacterial parasites were first to use CRISPR to combat against one another

Humans are not the first to leverage the benefits of CRISPR. Pioneering research at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) has enabled redefining what CRISPR is.

25 Mar 2020

Identifying the sex chromosomes of Cannabis sativa

An international team of researchers has derived a new method that can determine the sex of cannabis sativa plants.

25 Mar 2020

Are the world’s beaches disappearing as a result of climate change?

This article aims to answer the question, are the world’s beaches disappearing as a result of climate change?

25 Mar 2020

Silica could increase the availability of water to crops

Scientists have discovered how biogenic amorphous silica could increase the availability of water to crops, increasing crop yield during droughts.

25 Mar 2020

Confronting the palm oil crisis: Identifying behaviors for targeted interventions

This article aims to confront the palm oil crisis and what targeted interventions are being put in place.

25 Mar 2020

Do Pancreatic Cells Write Their Own Autoimmune Ending?

Researchers have discovered that pancreatic cells, producing lipids, can create their own autoimmune ending. This article looks at how this is possible.

25 Mar 2020

Farming gave us salmonella, ancient DNA suggests

Ancient DNA has suggested that farming gave the human population salmonella. This article investigates.

25 Mar 2020

Large mutations may explain diverse outcomes from autism genes

Scientists have recently discovered large mutations that may explain diverse outcomes from autism genes and this story investigates further.

25 Mar 2020

Increasing the radiosensitivity of the FCV-F9 virus

Noroviruses can be easily transported via fresh fruits and vegetables. This article looks at the methods behind increasing the radiosensitivity of the virus.

24 Mar 2020

Researchers discover the RNA editing process in squids

Researchers have recently discovered that squid can vastly edit their own genetic instructions, inside the nucleus of their neurons and also inside the axon.

24 Mar 2020

Detecting and classifying disease using the microbiome

Big data exhibits a huge potential for understanding human behavior and health. The challenge is to find ways to efficiently exploit the information it offers.

24 Mar 2020

How do stem cells promote neuronal growth in tissue regeneration?

Stem cells are capable of producing a wide range of particular tissues and are used more and more in clinical applications—for example, these cells are used for replacing a cartilage or bone.

24 Mar 2020

Andrew Alliance online event - Wednesday, 1 April 2020 0900 to 1430 CET

Andrew Alliance is advancing life science research with a new class of high-performance, easy-to-use laboratory automation solutions that dramatically improve the repeatability, performance and speed of liquid handling.

From Andrew Alliance S.A. 24 Mar 2020