Driving Genetic Discovery: New Insights Into DNA Replication’s Molecular Motor
DNA replication is the process whereby cells make an exact copy of their DNA before cell division. A key part of the intricate DNA replication…
DNA replication is the process whereby cells make an exact copy of their DNA before cell division. A key part of the intricate DNA replication…
Chromosomes are organized into loops that regulate genetic information processing, and these loops are extruded by SMC protein complexes like condensin and cohesin. The DNA-binding…
Mezcal is a distilled spirit produced from the cooked and fermented sap of agave plants. The majority of mezcal drinks, including all tequila varieties, are…
Researchers Jack Griffith and Taghreed Al-Turki from the UNC School of Medicine have discovered that telomeres, located at the ends of chromosomes, possess enough genetic…
The ubiquitous Epstein-Barr virus targets “fragile DNA,” triggering dysfunction that is associated with a variety of cancers. Researchers have discovered how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)…
A high-throughput single-cell single-mitochondrial genome sequencing technology known as iMiGseq has provided new insights into mutations of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and offers a platform for…
New research on ancient DNA shows that the Swahili coast of eastern Africa is home to people with both African and Asian ancestry. The study…
A study comparing woolly mammoth genomes with modern-day elephants revealed key traits that defined the species, such as woolly coats, large fat deposits, and small…
Life’s work of University of South Florida researcher uncovers first ancient DNA from Swahili civilization. New study brings peace and restores pride to millions of…
A single cell holds 2-3 meters of DNA, necessitating a compact storage method. This is achieved through chromatin, a complex formed by DNA coiled around…
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…
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…
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…
A new study published in PeerJ Life & Environment looked to identify the species of larva found in bottles of Mezcal. Mezcal is a distilled…
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…
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…
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,…
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…