Study finds Rwandan genocides chemically modified the DNA of victims and victims’ offspring
TAMPA, Fla, (Jan. 11, 2022) – Scientists with the USF Genomics program and Center for Global Health and Infectious Disease ...
Modular super-enhancer controls retinal development
Enhancers are regions of DNA that do not code for proteins, but control how genes are expressed. Super-enhancers are clusters ...
Plants rely on the CLASSY gene family to diversify their epigenomes
LA JOLLA—(January 11, 2022) What determines how a cell’s genome is regulated to ensure proper growth and development? Turns out, ...
Researchers discover fossil of new species of pangolin in Europe
Deeper analysis of fossils from one of Eastern Europe’s most significant paleontological sites has led to the discovery of a ...
How a potent antifibrotic peptide works and why it could reverse scarring in multiple organs
A research team at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) led by Carol Feghali-Bostwick, Ph.D., reports in the Journal of ...
Scientists uncover new information about cellular death process, previously thought to be irreversible
A study published by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago describes a new method for analyzing pyroptosis — the ...
New graft strategy may improve outcomes for blood stem cell recipients
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 10, 2022 – Removing one type of T cell from donor blood used for stem cell grafts could ...
Invasive species ‘hitchhiking’ on tourist and research ships threaten Antarctica’s unique ecosystems
Marine life hitching a ride on ocean-crossing ships poses a threat to Antarctica’s pristine ecosystems, with the potential for invasive ...
USC team shows how memories are stored in the brain, with potential impact on conditions like PTSD
What physical changes occur in the brain when a memory is made? Credit: Don Arnold, University of Southern California What physical ...
Fishers facing pressure from wildfires, salvage logging, OSU research shows
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The recovery of the fisher, a charismatic, long-tailed forest carnivore, will likely be hindered by the increasing ...
Personalizing treatment for severe limb injuries
A team of scientists, led by Scott Frey at the University of Missouri, have developed an innovative technique using small ...
Boosting the maternal microbiome sharply reduces biliary atresia risk in early-stage study
Biliary atresia is a rare disease that occurs when a delicate tree-like set of ducts that carry bile from the ...
Cognitive decline not always a sign of Alzheimer’s disease
At the first sign of cognitive trouble, people often worry Alzheimer’s disease is forthcoming. But poor cognition can be part ...
UCI-led team first to discover new neural circuits that regulate spatial learning and memory in the brain’s hippocampal formation
Irvine, Calif., Jan. 10, 2022 — A research team led by University of California, Irvine has discovered new neural circuits ...
Dolphin females have working clitoris, anatomical evidence suggests
Like humans, female dolphins have a functional clitoris, according to a study appearing January 10 in the journal Current Biology. ...
Breakthrough into the cause of male infertility
Scientists at Newcastle University have identified a new genetic mechanism that can cause severe forms of male infertility. Credit: Newcastle University, ...
ERC Starting Grant for Kai Kretzschmar
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignant tumour type in the oral cavity. It differs greatly from patient ...
New resource from NCCN shares evidence-based approaches to recognize and manage graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplantation
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN®) today announced the publication of new NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: ...
A crowning achievement in understanding head development
Cranial neural crest cells, or CNCCs, contribute to many more body parts than their humble name suggests. These remarkable stem ...
Study shows climate change will lead to increase in kidney stones
Philadelphia, January 10, 2022—Rising temperatures due to climate change will lead to an increase in cases of kidney stones over ...
