Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Research Sheds Light on How Obesity Affects Gene Expression in Fat Cells

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC.

11 Feb 2025

Study Uncovers Immune Cell Interaction Driving Aggressive Brain Tumor Growth

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, according to new research led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

11 Feb 2025

Novel Biorecycling Method Transforms Nylon Waste into Bioplastics

A group of researchers from the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Biotechnology at Forschungszentrum Jülich, in collaboration with the company Novonesis, has successfully engineered a bacterium capable of “eating” individual building blocks of various types of nylon and converting them into value-added products.

11 Feb 2025

Understanding Plant Repair of Light-Damaged Photosystems

More than two billion years ago, cyanobacteria started to produce oxygen in the primarily toxic atmosphere of Earth.

11 Feb 2025

New Study Reveals Energy-Saving Strategies in Neuronal Protein Synthesis

Nerve cells use incredible energy-saving techniques while still carrying out their primary functions.

10 Feb 2025

High-Resolution Images Reveal How Cells Discard Faulty Spliceosomes

A sophisticated molecular machine, the spliceosome, ensures the accurate assembly of genetic information from the genome into mature mRNA after it has been transcribed into mRNA precursors.

10 Feb 2025

Breakthrough Research Unlocks Key Genetic Insights into Multimorbidity

The largest study to date to analyze millions of both genetic and patient records on the long-term health conditions of later life has identified opportunities for new ways to prevent and treat multiple overlapping conditions.

10 Feb 2025

Protecting Plant Cells from Damage with ATG8ylation

Plants droop and shed their leaves when parched, but with a splash of water, their stems regain strength and their leaves unfurl.

10 Feb 2025

Research Reveals Key Mitochondrial Role in Social Recognition Memory

Virginia Tech neuroscientists have uncovered a mitochondrial process that supports the brain cells critical for learning, memory, and social recognition.

10 Feb 2025

The Antibiotic Arms Race: Can Science Stay Ahead of Rapidly Evolving Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria?

A study reveals alarming rates of antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative bacteria, highlighting the urgent need for innovative strategies to combat this crisis.

10 Feb 2025

BioMed X and Merck Partnership Makes Significant Strides in Understanding ecDNA Biology

German independent research institute BioMed X announces the successful completion of its oncology research project in partnership with Merck. The data generated by this project has been acquired by Merck for further development, potentially leading to new therapeutic approaches in precision oncology.

10 Feb 2025

Genetic Editing Reveals Key Functions of Bean Plant Genes in Nitrogen Fixation

Beans are a key food at the dietary level, boasting high nutritional value and constituting the most directly consumed legume.

8 Feb 2025

Researchers Unveil Mechanisms Behind Neural Stem Cell Activation and Quiescence

A University of Ottawa neuroscientist has led a Canadian research team to reveal important new insights into the activation dynamics of neural stem cells (NSCs).

8 Feb 2025

New Research Identifies Brain Cells Linked to Alcohol-Induced Insomnia

Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia.

8 Feb 2025

New Gene Map Reveals Potential Drug Targets for Malaria Treatment

Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and their collaborators have created a comprehensive map of all the genes essential for blood infections in Plasmodium knowlesi, a parasite that causes malaria in humans.

7 Feb 2025

New CRISPR Tool Reveals Key Lymphoma Genes

This study presents an optimized CRISPR-Cas12a system for large-scale genetic screening, revealing critical genes involved in lymphoma development and therapy.

7 Feb 2025

Male Flies Evolve Sharper Vision to Outwit Female Mating Tricks

With bloated bellies and hairy legs, female flies try to look bigger to get food from courting mates. But male flies, in turn, have sharpened their eyesight to call their bluff.

6 Feb 2025

Secret Handshakes Help Jumbo Phages Defend Against Bacterial Attacks

Scientists are learning more about how an intriguing type of virus protects itself. Revealing its strategies could boost the fight against antibiotic resistance.

6 Feb 2025

Engineering Living Materials with Tailored Properties

Researchers from Rice University have identified new sequence-structure-property relationships for tailoring engineered living materials (ELMs), allowing for more precise control over their structure and response to deformation forces such as stretching or compression.

6 Feb 2025