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Review Explores Genetic Basis of Flower Color Diversity in Rhododendron

A research team has made strides in uncovering the genetic foundations of flower color variation within the Rhododendron genus.

17 Apr 2024

Mysterious Plasmid in Human Gut Holds Potential for Health Hazard Detection

A component of the human intestinal flora that has been little studied to date is the focus of a new study.

17 Apr 2024

Genomic Research Unravels Arabica Coffee's Ancient Origins

The key to growing coffee plants that can better resist climate change in the decades to come may lie in the ancient past.

16 Apr 2024

Unveiling the Evolutionary Origins of Bilaterian Species

700 million years ago, a remarkable creature emerged for the first time. Though it may not have been much to look at by today's standards, the animal had a front and a back, a top and a bottom.

16 Apr 2024

Unlocking the Potential of CRISPR/Cas13 for Antiviral Therapy

RNA viruses like SARS-CoV-2 demand new solutions. CRISPR/Cas13 tools work well against these viruses in the cell's nucleus, but not in the cytoplasm, where many replicate.

15 Apr 2024

Genetic Link to Persistent HPV Infections Identified

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the second most common cancer-causing virus, accounting for 690,000 cervical and other cancers each year worldwide.

15 Apr 2024

Research Uncovers Genetic Basis of Macroalgae Multicellularity

A deep dive into macroalgae genetics has uncovered the genetic underpinnings that enabled macroalgae, or "seaweed," to evolve multicellularity.

15 Apr 2024

Genomic Deletions Drive Development of Melanoma Drug Resistance

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to alleviate the health burden of the disease. Important advances in recent years include doctors using genetic tests to look for specific mutations they can target for more personalised, effective treatment.

15 Apr 2024

Study Offers Valuable Insights Into Mutagenesis Mechanisms and Cancer Evolution

Mutations are the changes in the DNA that gradually occur in human cells as they replicate, and the organism grows and ages.

13 Apr 2024

Deciphering the Significance of m6A RNA Modification in HIV-1 Genome

A chemical modification in the HIV-1 RNA genome whose function has been a matter of scientific debate is now confirmed to be key to the virus's ability to survive and thrive after infecting host cells, a new study has found.

13 Apr 2024

Meta-Analysis of ABA-Related Stress Responses Reveals Novel Gene Targets in Thale Cress

Plants can be temperamental. Even weeds along the side of highways or pushing their way up in the cracks of concrete sidewalks can get stressed out by dehydration, cold, excess salt and more.

13 Apr 2024

Study Reveals Genetic Underpinnings for Cervical Cancer Risk from Persistent HPV Infections

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the second most common cancer-causing virus, accounting for 690,000 cervical and other cancers each year worldwide.

12 Apr 2024

Different Chromosomes Found to Have Separate End-Specific Telomere-Length Distributions

We depend on our cells being able to divide and multiply, whether it's to replace sunburnt skin or replenish our blood supply and recover from injury.

12 Apr 2024

Cellular Insights Into Facial Morphogenesis

Mother Nature is an artist, but her craft of creating animal faces requires more than a paintbrush and palette. Such highly complex shapes originate from their respective transient neural crest cells.

12 Apr 2024

Cataloging Bacteria in Cancer Metastases

Researchers at the Netherlands Cancer Institute have compiled a detailed catalog of bacteria living in cancer metastases.

10 Apr 2024

Understanding Prostate Cancer Disparities Through Proteogenomics

Certain proteogenomic signatures in the prostate cancers of men of African and European ancestries were associated with higher risk of metastasis and/or recurrence of the disease, according to a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024, held April 5-10.

10 Apr 2024

Cellular Atlas of the Human Ovary Offers Hope for Restoring Hormone Production and Fertility

A new "atlas" of the human ovary provides insights that could lead to treatments restoring ovarian hormone production and the ability to have biologically related children, according to University of Michigan engineers.

9 Apr 2024

Breakthrough Study Reveals Genetic Variants with Significant Impact on Obesity Risk

A study led by Medical Research Council (MRC) researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest impacts on obesity risk discovered to date.

5 Apr 2024

New Platform Reveals Individual Sensitivity to Disease-Causing Mutations

In humans, the exact same mutation in a specific gene can produce widely different outcomes. It's a bit like adding the same amount of salt to different recipes-;the effect on the finished dish can be quite different, depending on the mix of other ingredients.

4 Apr 2024

Unveiling the Diversity and Evolutionary Dynamics of Centromeres Across Primates

A genomic study of human and selected nonhuman primate centromeres has revealed their unimaginable diversity and speed of evolutionary change.

4 Apr 2024

Genomics

Review Explores Genetic Basis of Flower Color Diversity in Rhododendron

Mysterious Plasmid in Human Gut Holds Potential for Health Hazard Detection

Genomic Research Unravels Arabica Coffee's Ancient Origins

Unveiling the Evolutionary Origins of Bilaterian Species

Unlocking the Potential of CRISPR/Cas13 for Antiviral Therapy

Genetic Link to Persistent HPV Infections Identified

Research Uncovers Genetic Basis of Macroalgae Multicellularity

Genomic Deletions Drive Development of Melanoma Drug Resistance

Study Offers Valuable Insights Into Mutagenesis Mechanisms and Cancer Evolution

Deciphering the Significance of m6A RNA Modification in HIV-1 Genome

Meta-Analysis of ABA-Related Stress Responses Reveals Novel Gene Targets in Thale Cress

Study Reveals Genetic Underpinnings for Cervical Cancer Risk from Persistent HPV Infections

Different Chromosomes Found to Have Separate End-Specific Telomere-Length Distributions

Cellular Insights Into Facial Morphogenesis

Cataloging Bacteria in Cancer Metastases

Understanding Prostate Cancer Disparities Through Proteogenomics

Cellular Atlas of the Human Ovary Offers Hope for Restoring Hormone Production and Fertility

Breakthrough Study Reveals Genetic Variants with Significant Impact on Obesity Risk

New Platform Reveals Individual Sensitivity to Disease-Causing Mutations

Unveiling the Diversity and Evolutionary Dynamics of Centromeres Across Primates

Driving Support for Pharmaceutical Testing Through Continuous Innovation

From Memory to Metaplasticity: Unraveling the Brain's Secrets

Revolutionizing Mass Spectrometry: A Deep Dive into Plasmion’s SICRIT® Technology

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