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The New Player in ALS—An Ancient, Virus-Like Protein

ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a deadly neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, progressively robbing individuals of their capability to speak, move, eat, and breathe.

8 Jun 2023

Understanding Pollen Coat Biosynthesis and Transport in Angiosperms

Pollen coat biosynthesis and transport are intricate processes involving compartmentalized biosynthesis, coordinated transport, and exact regulation between organelles and cell types, according to research conducted under the direction of Prof. Xiaoquan Qi at the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

8 Jun 2023

Assembled DNA Nanostructures Without the Use of Magnesium Yield Greater Stability

Researchers at the University at Albany’s RNA Institute have demonstrated a new approach to DNA nanostructure assembly that does not require magnesium.

7 Jun 2023

Understanding Potential Mechanisms Underlying Genetic Variation in Older Trees

Older, long-lived trees are thought to contribute more to the creation and maintenance of genetic mutations than short-lived trees, according to research on the link between the growth rate of tropical trees and the frequency of genetic mutations they collect.

7 Jun 2023

Determining the Genome of West Nile Virus

Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (CVMDL) researchers from UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources determined the genetic makeup of West Nile virus strains reported in an alpaca and a crow.

7 Jun 2023

Molecular Rhythms of Malaria Parasites Sync With the Biological Clock of Human Hosts

Health officials warn that drug resistance could wipe out recent progress against malaria, particularly in Africa and southeast Asia.

7 Jun 2023

Natural Peptide From Fruit Flies may Pave Way for New Antibiotics

Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have found that a peptide from fruit flies could lead to new antibiotics.

7 Jun 2023

$2.5 Million Project Aims to Identify Genes That Drive Elemental Accumulation in Plants

In collaboration with researchers at Purdue and Hamline Universities, Ivan Baxter, PhD, member, at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center will lead a four-year, $2.5 million project to expand scientific understanding of the genetic processes that allow plants to absorb and make use of elements.

7 Jun 2023

Using Genetics and Linguistics to Reconstruct the Legacy of Chile’s Largest Indigenous Community

How do today's indigenous communities of South America trace back to the history of human migration and contact in the continent?

6 Jun 2023

CRISPR/Cas9 Unlocks the Key Gene in the Development of Coral Skeleton Formation

Recent research conducted by Phillip Cleves of Carnegie employs sophisticated CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing technologies to identify a gene essential to stony corals’ capacity to construct complex reef designs. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published this.

6 Jun 2023

Innovative Web App can Quickly, Accurately Analyze Vast Genomic Data for Cereal Crops

Agricultural Research Service and Washington State University scientists have developed an innovative web app called BRIDGEcereal [https://bridgecereal.scinet.usda.gov/] that can quickly and accurately analyze the vast amount of genomic data now available for cereal crops and organize the material into intuitive charts that identify patterns locating genes of interest.

6 Jun 2023

Hair Regrowth with Softening Stiff Hair Follicle Stem Cells with microRNA

According to a recent Northwestern Medicine study, hair follicle stem cells also turn rigid with age, making it harder for them to generate hair, just like people’s joints can stiffen and become more difficult for them to move around.

6 Jun 2023

The Role of Noncanonical Mechanism in the Evolution of miRNA Biogenesis

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) research group, guided by Prof. Tuan Anh Nguyen, Assistant Professor of the Division of Life Science, used several advanced methods, including miRNA sequencing, pri-miRNA structure analysis, and high-throughput pri-miRNA cleavage assays for approximately 260,000 pri-miRNA sequences, to locate and thoroughly illustrate the newly identified noncanonical cleavage mechanism.

6 Jun 2023

The Association Between Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Response and Genetic Variants

People who are at a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be prescribed a variety of medications to decrease blood sugar levels, but it is not always apparent which people would benefit from which treatments the most.

6 Jun 2023

How Do Protons Move in Hachimoji DNA?

According to quantum biologists at the University of Surrey, revealing the potential of lab-crafted DNA, called synthetic DNA, holds the key to innovative breakthroughs across multiple domains.

6 Jun 2023

Searching Europe for Future-proof Oak Trees

Pedunculate, sessile and downy oaks are to be found throughout Europe, both on arid sites and on sites with a good water supply. The international ACORN research project is investigating the (genetic) adjustments shown by trees in dry sites in order to secure seed sources that can tolerate global warming for the oak forests of the future.

6 Jun 2023

New Delivery Mechanism Brings Messenger RNA to the Point of Need in Neurons

Brain cells manufacture proteins in every corner, including their long branches. Neurons missing this ability cause severe neurological disorders like disability and epilepsy.

5 Jun 2023

Researchers Generate the Most Complete Catalog of Genomic Information About Primates

Researchers from 24 countries have analyzed the genomes of 809 individuals from 233 primate species, generating the most complete catalog of genomic information about our closest relatives to date.

5 Jun 2023

New Toolbox Assists in the Understanding of Intricate Genetic Traits

Elizabeth King, Associate Professor in the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri, was inspired to spend her formative years studying science by a lifelong curiosity about the natural world and the diversity of life—and along the way, she discovered her passion for biology.

2 Jun 2023

Fragments of RNA Viruses Discovered in Coral Partners’ Genomes

The DNA of symbiotic creatures living within reef-building corals has been found to contain the remains of ancient RNA viruses by an international team of marine researchers.

2 Jun 2023

Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

The New Player in ALS—An Ancient, Virus-Like Protein

Understanding Pollen Coat Biosynthesis and Transport in Angiosperms

Assembled DNA Nanostructures Without the Use of Magnesium Yield Greater Stability

Understanding Potential Mechanisms Underlying Genetic Variation in Older Trees

Determining the Genome of West Nile Virus

Molecular Rhythms of Malaria Parasites Sync With the Biological Clock of Human Hosts

Natural Peptide From Fruit Flies may Pave Way for New Antibiotics

$2.5 Million Project Aims to Identify Genes That Drive Elemental Accumulation in Plants

Using Genetics and Linguistics to Reconstruct the Legacy of Chile’s Largest Indigenous Community

CRISPR/Cas9 Unlocks the Key Gene in the Development of Coral Skeleton Formation

Innovative Web App can Quickly, Accurately Analyze Vast Genomic Data for Cereal Crops

Hair Regrowth with Softening Stiff Hair Follicle Stem Cells with microRNA

The Role of Noncanonical Mechanism in the Evolution of miRNA Biogenesis

The Association Between Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Response and Genetic Variants

How Do Protons Move in Hachimoji DNA?

Searching Europe for Future-proof Oak Trees

New Delivery Mechanism Brings Messenger RNA to the Point of Need in Neurons

Researchers Generate the Most Complete Catalog of Genomic Information About Primates

New Toolbox Assists in the Understanding of Intricate Genetic Traits

Fragments of RNA Viruses Discovered in Coral Partners’ Genomes

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