Artificial Intelligence Takes On Cancer: AI Analysis of Mutations Could Lead to Improved Therapy
Cancer is a complex and diverse disease, and its range of associated mutations is vast. The combination of these genomic changes in an individual is…
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Researchers Decipher the Inner Workings of a Bacterium
A comprehensive understanding of metabolism enables the prediction of the growth of a crucial environmental microbe. A group led by Professor Ralf Rabus, a microbiologist…
Secrets of 9-Foot Tall, 1,500-Pound Elephant Birds Revealed by Ancient Eggshells
More than 1,200 years ago, flightless elephant birds roamed the island of Madagascar and laid eggs bigger than footballs. While these ostrich-like giants are now…
Mezcal Worm in a Bottle: DNA Testing Yields Unexpected Results
A new study published in PeerJ Life & Environment looked to identify the species of larva found in bottles of Mezcal. Mezcal is a distilled…
Scientists Identify One of the Causes of Aggressive Liver Cancer – A “Molecular Staple”
Researchers uncover a novel DNA repair process that impedes cancer treatment. Error correction is crucial for cells due to the constant occurrence of malfunctions during…
23,000 Years Old: The Oldest Human Genome From Southern Spain
A genome of a human from the Ice Age refuge located in southern Spain. A team of researchers from around the world has studied ancient…
Long-Puzzling Biologists: Cornell Study Reveals How Cells Prevent Harmful Extra DNA Copies
According to a recent study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, a protein that prepares DNA for replication also keeps the replication process in check,…
Deadly Waves: Plague Bacteria Was Reintroduced Into the Population Again and Again
Researchers Document Evolution of Plague Over Hundreds of Years in Medieval Denmark Longitudinal study reveals Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes plague, was reintroduced into…
New Study: Evolution of Uniquely Human DNA Was a Delicate Balancing Act
Many alterations to the genomes of early humans had opposing effects, likely due to a delicate balance between enhanced cognitive abilities and an increased risk…
DNA Methylation Found to Play a Critical Role in Alzheimer’s Disease, Say Mount Sinai Researchers
Findings from novel analytic approach could contribute to discovery of new therapeutic targets for Alzheimer’s disease. Mount Sinai researchers have published a study today (February…
Plague Trackers: Uncovering the Elusive Origins of the Black Death
The researchers analyzed over 600 genome sequences of Yersinia pestis, the bacterium responsible for causing the plague. In an effort to gain deeper insight into…
Accelerating Prime Editing: Machine Learning Helps Design the Best Fix for a Given Genetic Flaw
Researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute have developed a new tool to predict the chances of successfully inserting a gene-edited sequence of DNA into the…
A Unique New Method To Study Specific Changes in DNA After Replication
A recent technical report in Nature Cell Biology has introduced a novel method to examine specific alterations in DNA following replication. Scientists have devised a…
Newly Identified Pathway Could Boost the Power of Cancer Drugs
Researchers uncover a previously unknown method of genome protection during replication. The safeguarding of cellular genomes is of utmost importance as any damage can result…
Genetic Evolution and the Ice Age: What Crocodile DNA Reveals
Environmental drivers such as sea level affect genetic evolution and point to where conservation efforts may be focused. What drives crocodile evolution? Is climate a…
Antibiotic Breakthrough: The Power of a Plant-Derived Toxin
A powerful plant-derived toxin with a unique way of killing harmful bacteria has been identified as one of the most promising new antibiotics in decades….
Unprecedented Precision – New DNA Sequencing Method Lifts “Veil” From Genome Black Box
Many life-saving medications interact directly with DNA to treat illnesses like cancer, but scientists have faced difficulties in understanding how and why they work –…
Scientists Use Exotic DNA To Help Create “Climate-Proof” Crops
The incorporation of exotic DNA from wild relatives into wheat results in a remarkable yield increase of up to 50%, even in hot weather, surpassing…
