“Genomic Time Machine” Reveals Secrets of Human DNA
The human genome, a complex mosaic of genetic data essential for life, has proven to be a treasure trove of strange features. Among them are…
The human genome, a complex mosaic of genetic data essential for life, has proven to be a treasure trove of strange features. Among them are…
Tardigrades may be nature’s ultimate survivors. While these tiny, nearly translucent animals are easily overlooked, they represent a diverse group that has successfully colonized freshwater,…
Scientists at Tokyo Medical and Dental University have created a new genome-editing method that lowers the levels of proteins causing illness and associated problems in…
Finding and describing new species can be a tricky endeavor. Scientists typically look for distinctive characters that can differentiate one species from another. However, variation…
A team of scientists from the United Kingdom, including leading experts from the University of Nottingham and Imperial College London, have successfully constructed a synthetic…
Potential implications for American chestnut restoration and blight-resistance. The chromosomes of American and Chinese chestnuts are not so similar after all, at least in one…
Researchers have sequenced the hagfish genome, providing vital insights into vertebrate evolution and genome duplication history. An international scientific team made up of more than…
Understanding the mechanism of LINE-1 is key to developing potential new treatments for cancer, autoimmune disorders, neurodegeneration, and even aging. Research published on December…
The new research, part of the NIH BRAIN Initiative, paves the way toward treating, preventing, and curing brain disorders. Salk Institute researchers, as part of…
NIH study finds that failing to account for mixed genetic lineages could lead to inaccuracies. Researchers have found that previous studies analyzing the genomes of…
More than 4 million cells profiled to make largest atlas to date to help explore the evolution of the human brain and new targets for…
You have 3,000+ different kinds of brain cells, and more insights from the largest human brain cell atlases created to date. Scientists have just unveiled…
Researchers map gene switches and brain cell types associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and major depression. In a large, multi-institutional effort led by…
Incredibly detailed cell maps help pave the way for a new generation of treatments. A group of international scientists have mapped the genetic, cellular, and…
If you happen to come across plants of the Balanophoraceae family in a corner of a forest, you might easily mistake them for fungi growing…
Professor René Ketting’s team at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz, Germany, along with Dr. Sebastian Falk’s group at the Max Perutz Labs…
Genome study offers answers to questions about pigmentation and domestication. A new study of the genetic blueprints of more than 600 types of carrot shows…
A team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Leicester has determined that genes responsible for learning, memory, aggression, and other complex behaviors…