A decade-long study uncovered a hidden flower-supporting structure, the “cantil,” in Arabidopsis thaliana, revealing new…
Browsing: Genetics
Genetics is the branch of biology that studies genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. It explores how DNA encodes the instructions for life, influencing traits, evolution, and susceptibility to disease. From understanding the structure of the genome to mapping gene expression and editing with technologies like CRISPR, genetics underpins modern medicine, biotechnology, and evolutionary biology. Research in this field reveals how genetic mutations cause disorders, how genes interact with the environment, and how inherited information drives diversity across species. As sequencing and computational tools advance, genetics continues to transform our understanding of biology, health, and human identity.
Researcher Eliot Herman has identified and removed the main allergenic protein in soybeans, first through…
Sperm size varies dramatically among different animal species. But why is sperm size so variable…
Mice lacking ADORA2B in their blood exhibit accelerated aging, including poor memory and hearing deficits.…
A new method extracts nuclear DNA from sediments, uncovering Neanderthal population shifts and opening broader…
A human-only mutation lowers brain purine levels, offering insights into metabolic changes that may have…
Findings may have important implications for understanding age-related diseases. Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have…
Plant cells regulate their size using DNA-bound levels of KRP4, a protein that slows down…
Deleting the TFG-β receptor in NK cells overcame immune suppression and enabled anti-tumor activity in…
Researchers Identify Trigger for “Head-to-Tail” Axis Development in Human Embryo Scientists have identified key molecular…
Researchers from Nara Institute of Science and Technology find that an anchoring complex stabilizes microtubule…
Genetics of Coral-Algal Partnerships May Have Conservation Implications The microscopic algae that live inside and…
A mutation in four children with polymicrogyria illuminates the role of bioelectricity in early brain…
Scientists have identified the protein that was the missing evolutionary link between two ancient algae…
A new species of tree hyrax, Dendrohyrax interfluvialis, has been discovered in the forests between…
A New Window Into Cancer’s Earliest Moments Red2Onco, an innovative genetic mouse model, allows to…
Novel method, developed by McGovern Institute researchers, may lead to safer, more efficient gene therapies.…
In a discovery that challenges long-held dogma in biology, researchers show that mammalian cells can…