Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Viral circRNAs Sponge Up Host miRNAs to Weaken Immune Response

In a significant breakthrough, researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows the human immunodeficiency type 1 virus (HIV-1) to evade the body’s natural defenses, thereby facilitating its survival and replication.

14 May 2025

DiffInvex Reveals Genetic Escape Routes Used by Tumors Against Treatment

Just as species adapt over generations, our body's cells accumulate DNA changes throughout life. Most are harmless, yet a few "driver" mutations give a cell a competitive edge and can spark cancer.

14 May 2025

Danforth Technology Company Backs Startup Transforming Crop Genetics

The Danforth Technology Company (DTC) today announced the launch of Spearhead Bio, a startup pioneering a breakthrough platform to enhance the efficiency of crop genome engineering by harnessing the plant's own natural DNA.

14 May 2025

How RNA-Binding Proteins and Circular RNAs Shape Tumor Biology

The interaction between RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) and circular RNAs (circRNAs) has emerged as a key area of interest in understanding cancer biology.

13 May 2025

Precision Mitochondrial DNA Editing Emerges as a Breakthrough in Neurological Care

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) editing has emerged as a revolutionary approach in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs).

13 May 2025

Estrogen Related Receptors Identified as Key to Muscle Energy Restoration

A new Salk Institute study suggests estrogen-related receptors could be a key to repairing energy metabolism and muscle fatigue.

13 May 2025

Potential Therapeutic Target for Aggressive Colorectal Cancers

Colorectal cancer ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide.

13 May 2025

Unraveling How E. histolytica Kills Cells and Evades the Immune System

Understanding how E. histolytica attacks human cells and evades immunity is crucial for developing effective treatments and vaccines against this parasite.

13 May 2025

Millennia-Old Mutation Provides Clues to Modern HIV Immunity

What connections exist between a millennia-old human from the Black Sea region and contemporary HIV medicine?

12 May 2025

Unraveling the Genetic Basis of Biosurfactant Production in an Oil-Degrading Bacterium

The marine bacterium Alcanivorax borkumensis consumes oil and proliferates rapidly following oil spills, thereby enhancing the removal of pollution in many instances.

12 May 2025

Depleting TM6SF2 in the Gut Worsens Liver Fat Buildup, Study Finds

A new study finds that gut-specific TM6SF2 depletion exacerbates liver fat accumulation and dysbiosis in mice on high-fat diets, highlighting its importance in gut-liver metabolic regulation.

12 May 2025

Cryo-EM Reveals Protein-Free RNA Structures in Bacterial Cells

Cryogenic electron microscopy showed for the first time that large RNA complexes can assemble without the help of proteins, expanding our understanding of RNA folding and function.

10 May 2025

Grapevine Cells Show Epigenetic Shifts in Response to Sugar Starvation

Plants face constant challenges from fluctuating nutrient availability, which disrupts their growth and survival.

10 May 2025

Scientists Unlock Microbial Stress Responses with Advanced Gene Silencing

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Colorado Boulder used a gene-silencing tool and a large library of molecular guides to understand how photosynthetic bacteria adapt to light and temperature changes.

10 May 2025

AI Designs Synthetic DNA to Control Gene Expression in Mammalian Cells

A study published today in the journal Cell marks the first reported instance of generative AI designing synthetic molecules that can successfully control gene expression in healthy mammalian cells.

10 May 2025

Scientists Use AI to Predict Future Viruses and Design Better Vaccines

Effective vaccines dramatically changed the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing illness, reducing disease severity, and saving millions of lives.

10 May 2025

Flowers Evolve Stench by Repurposing Detox Genes

Some plants lure pollinators not with sweet fragrances, but with the rank stench of decay. In a new study, researchers show how plants pull this off.

10 May 2025

Mammal’s Lifespans Linked to Brain Size and Immune System Function, Says New Study

Why do cats generally live longer than dogs? New research suggests that longer livespans of mammals like cats could be linked to their bigger brains and more complex immune systems.

9 May 2025

Unlocking the Molecular Secrets of Sweet Taste Perception

Our enjoyment of sweets can be traced to one subset of taste receptor cells – specialized sweet-sensing cells found in our taste buds – that initiate the chain of reactions driving our strong attraction and appetite for sugar.

8 May 2025

Novel Therapeutic Strategy for Healthy Aging and Longevity

An international study led by the Institut de Neurociències at the UAB (INc-UAB) found that raising levels of the Klotho protein in mice extends lifespan and improves both physical and cognitive health as they age.

8 May 2025