Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Ancient DNA Reveals Long Isolated North African Lineage

The study provides critical new insights into the African Humid Period, a time between 14,500 and 5,000 years ago when the Sahara desert was a green savanna, rich in water bodies that facilitated human habitation and the spread of pastoralism.

4 Apr 2025

Enhanced Oral Vaccination with Competitive Gut Bacteria

Researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonization of the intestine by innocuous microorganisms to combat bacterial infections. This strategy might signal a sea change in the antibiotic crisis.

4 Apr 2025

Genomic and Geological Timeline of Bacterial Evolution

Scientists at the University of Queensland have contributed to the development of a precise timeline for bacterial evolution, indicating that some bacteria used oxygen long before they evolved the ability to manufacture it through photosynthesis.

4 Apr 2025

Mapping Larger Tissue Sections Without Specialized Equipment

By creating comprehensive maps of the locations of gene expression in tissue, spatial transcriptomics technologies have made it possible to perform new types of biological assessments.

4 Apr 2025

Meet Lariocidin: A Game-Changing Antibiotic That Outsmarts Resistance

The study reveals lariocidin, a potent ribosome-targeting antibiotic, with unique mechanisms that could combat drug-resistant bacterial infections effectively.

4 Apr 2025

USC Engineers Develop EchoBack CAR T-Cells for Cancer Treatment

Imagine a super-charged immune cell that can launch a focused attack on stubborn solid tumors - a smart fighter that destroys cancer cells for days without tiring.

3 Apr 2025

New Compound Fights Superbug Gonorrhea via Toxin-Antitoxin System

In recent years, the World Health Organization (WHO) has consistently raised alarms regarding the rise of antibiotic-resistant microbes.

3 Apr 2025

AI Model Predicts Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

An AI model trained on large amounts of genetic data can predict whether bacteria will become antibiotic-resistant.

3 Apr 2025

Unraveling the Flowerpot Snake's Unique Genome

The flowerpot snake, recognized as one of the smallest snakes globally, possesses some remarkable characteristics.

3 Apr 2025

Bacterium Uses Chemical Radar to Detect and Kill Amoebae

Predator-prey relationships are found in virtually all ecosystems. Even microorganisms in their world, which is invisible to the naked eye, engage in these interactions when fighting for the survival of their species.

3 Apr 2025

4basebio Receives MHRA GMP Licence for Manufacture and Supply of Synthetic DNA

4basebio PLC (“4basebio”), a company which develops and commercializes the large-scale manufacture of synthetic DNA as well as nanoparticle delivery solutions, today announced that it has received Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

3 Apr 2025

Wheat's Pathogen Defense Strengthened by Tandem Kinase Proteins

Wheat is grown over more land area than any other food crop. Among pathogen-driven threats to wheat, fungi top the list, causing billions of dollars of losses each year and posing a serious challenge to food security worldwide.

3 Apr 2025

New Scientific Article in Nature Linking the Potential Use of NeuroRestore ACD856 for the Treament of Obesity

AlzeCure Pharma AB (publ) (FN STO: ALZCUR), a pharmaceutical company that develops candidate drugs for diseases affecting the nervous system, focusing on Alzheimer's disease and pain, announced today that an article has been published in Nature suggesting the use of NeuroRestore ACD856 in the treatment of obesity.

2 Apr 2025

Scientists Build Live African Swine Fever Virus From Synthetic DNA Using CRISPR

Utilizing CRISPR-Cas9, scientists reconstitute live African swine fever virus from synthetic genomes, accelerating vaccine development for this deadly virus.

2 Apr 2025

New Genetic Targets for Atherosclerosis Prevention

Genetic variations that raise the risk of atherosclerosis have been found by Swedish researchers.

1 Apr 2025

Novel AI Models Enhance Disease Diagnosis and Pathogen Identification

With the widespread availability of AI tools, numerous fields within the technical and natural sciences are experiencing rapid advancements.

1 Apr 2025

Scientists Discover Key Genes for Regenerating Sensory Cells in the Ear and Eye

The same genes could hold the key to regenerating cells in the ear and eye, according to a new mouse study from the USC Stem Cell laboratory of Ksenia Gnedeva, PhD, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

1 Apr 2025

Study Identifies Mechanisms Regulating Nuclear Pore Complexes in Cells

The nuclei in our cells are miniature warehouses safeguarding the genetic blueprint for the body's biologic machinery.

1 Apr 2025

Genetic Study Reveals Heritable Basis for Music Enjoyment

Music is central to human emotion and culture. Does our ability to enjoy music have a biological basis? A genetic twin study, published in Nature Communications, shows that music enjoyment is partly heritable.

30 Mar 2025

Plants Repurpose Gas Exchange Genes for Improved Defense Against Herbivores

Throughout evolution, plants have continuously adapted to survive in changing environments. Apart from complex structural changes, plants have also developed various defense strategies against herbivores, including tougher protective layers, thorns, and chemical deterrents.

29 Mar 2025