Jurassic Park in Real Life: MIT Creates Synthetic Amber for DNA Storage
With their “T-REX” method, DNA embedded in the polymer could be used for long-term storage of genomes or digital data such as photos and music….
With their “T-REX” method, DNA embedded in the polymer could be used for long-term storage of genomes or digital data such as photos and music….
Hybrids of wild Patagonian strains and traditional brewer’s yeast had mutations that enhanced alcohol production. Researchers Jennifer Molinet and Francisco Cubillos from the Universidad de…
The human immune system appears to have evolutionarily co-opted a molecule from another biological process. Researchers discovered that a protein called the J chain, which…
A new genetic disorder linked to extra digits and neurological issues has been identified by an international research team. This disorder, caused by mutations in…
Researchers optimized sugarcane’s leaf angle using CRISPR gene editing, enhancing its sunlight absorption. Sugarcane ranks as the top crop globally in terms of biomass yield,…
SQUID, developed by scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, improves the interpretability of AI in genomics by using a large library of DNA variants and…
Researchers have discovered a new cause of why people who lack a specific blood group are genetically predisposed to be overweight or obese. A genetic…
Research traces the genealogy of Arabica coffee, the most popular coffee species globally, across the Earth’s warming and cooling cycles over the past thousand years….
New end-to-end X and Y chromosome sequences uncover enormous variation on the Y chromosome, informing human evolution and disease as well as conservation genetics of…
Groundbreaking maps reveal the complex gene regulation in brains with and without mental disorders, enhancing the understanding of mental illnesses and potential treatments. A consortium…
The gene-editing technique employs prime editors along with advanced enzymes known as recombinases. This method has the potential to lead to universal gene therapies that…
Scientists have increased oil production in Camelina sativa by 21.4% by gene-editing the TT8 gene, paving the way for more efficient biofuel crops. As initiatives…
A seagrass clone in the Baltic Sea is over 1,400 years old. A collaborative team of researchers from Kiel, London, Oldenburg, and Davis, California, have…
Researchers have discovered the reason why targeted treatment for non-small cell lung cancer fails to work for some patients, particularly those who have never smoked….
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute identified a key biological pathway in IBD involving the ETS2 protein, which can be targeted with already available MEK…
New study could improve the ability to make genetic diagnoses and treat neurodevelopmental disorders. Regulation of isoforms — varied versions of RNA and proteins that…
How Killifish Embryos Use Suspended Animation To Survive Over 8 Months of Drought The African turquoise killifish utilizes a unique survival strategy through diapause, leveraging…
Genetic studies of Celtic burial mounds dating back to 500 BCE uncover close kinships and offer fresh perspectives on the social hierarchies of ancient Celtic…