The Silent Battle Within: How Your Organs Choose Between Mom and Dad’s Genes
Research reveals that selective expression of maternal or paternal X chromosomes varies by organ, driven by cellular competition. A new study published today (July 26)…
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Research reveals that selective expression of maternal or paternal X chromosomes varies by organ, driven by cellular competition. A new study published today (July 26)…
Microorganisms reveal how our single-celled predecessors incorporated viral DNA into their own genomes. Researchers have discovered remnants of ancient giant viruses in the genome of…
Understanding mosquito genetics for mosquito-borne diseases such as Zika and dengue can lead to better control methods, reducing their spread around the world. Virginia Tech…
This breakthrough may pave the way for innovative treatments for metabolic diseases that have reduced side effects. Obesity is a complex condition influenced by genetics,…
Research from the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) has discovered a gene linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Researchers led by neurologist Dr….
Recent findings illustrate how RNA polymerase interacts with DNA to initiate transcription, captured in milliseconds using advanced microscopy techniques. This breakthrough provides new insights into…
A long-term study since 1929 has revealed significant insights into barley’s evolution, showing its adaptation to different environments and the substantial impact of natural selection….
Geneticist Joshua Akey states that modern humans and Neanderthals interacted for a period of 200,000 years. New genetic research reveals extensive interbreeding and longstanding interactions…
Mountain chickadees demonstrate remarkable spatial memory for surviving winters by recalling numerous food cache locations, with new research uncovering the genetic basis of this trait…
SeekRNA enhances gene editing with greater precision and simpler application than CRISPR, promising broader and more effective genetic interventions. Researchers from the University of Sydney…
Research on ancient dingo DNA reveals the deep genetic roots and historical migration patterns of dingoes in Australia, dating back over 3000 years. DNA from…
Researchers have pinpointed specific variants in a gene that significantly raise the likelihood of developing various cancer types. This discovery has the potential to enhance…
Genetic analysis of the last woolly mammoths on Wrangel Island has revealed a population that managed to survive 6,000 years despite severe inbreeding and low…
Research into malaria’s history through ancient DNA reveals its profound impact on human evolution and its global spread due to colonialism, military activity, and travel,…
New research has identified crucial genes in broccoli that enhance its cancer-fighting compounds, promising healthier Brassica crop varieties A comprehensive genomic analysis of broccoli has…
Genetic research at Chichén Itzá has revealed the ritual sacrifice of related male children and local genetic adaptations to historical epidemics. The ancient Maya city…
Recent research has redefined the cause of fibrolamellar carcinoma, a rare liver cancer, showing that it stems from the overproduction of the PKA protein rather…
By capturing short-lived RNA molecules, scientists can map relationships between genes and the regulatory elements that control them. MIT researchers have innovated a method to…