New insights into evolution of gene expression
Credit: Graphic: Kenji Fukushima / University of Wuerzburg Vertebrate organs organize physiological activities, and the diverse expression patterns of thousands ...
Tag: Genes
New insight into mammalian stem cell evolution
Scientists are learning about species adaptation by comparing their stem cell-related genesCredit: Mindy Takamiya/Kyoto University iCeMS The genes regulating pluripotent ...
Method to derive blood vessel cells from skin cells suggests ways to slow aging
Salk study is the first to reveal ways cells from the human circulatory system change with age and age-related diseasesCredit: ...
Two top European grants for young researchers at Bielefeld University
ERC Starting Grants for Professor Dr Martina Hofmanová and Dr Toni GoßmannCredit: Photo: Bielefeld University /S. Jonek The European Research ...
ERC Starting Grant for Dr. Martin Mascher and Dr. Stefan Heckmann
Credit: IPK/ Andreas Bähring "I am pleased that two young scientists from the IPK were able to prevail in the ...
Editing the immune response could make gene therapy more effective
Credit: University of Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH, Sept. 3, 2020 - Gene therapy generally relies on viruses, such as adeno-associated virus (AAV), ...
New method of detecting illnesses including coronavirus and cystic fibrosis
Examining individual molecules to detect the presence of disease in bloodCredit: EatFishDesign A new and quicker method of diagnosing diseases ...
NYUAD study finds gene targets to combat microorganisms binding to underwater surfaces
This study paves the way for the creation of new environmentally-friendly antifouling methodsCredit: NYUAD Abu Dhabi, UAE, September 1, 2020: ...
Scent-sensing cells have a better way to fight influenza
Olfactory neurons can fight and clear influenza B without being killedCredit: Sebastian Wellford, Moseman Lab, Duke University DURHAM, N.C. - ...
Investigating host tolerance to genes that jump
University of Houston evolutionary geneticist awarded $1.8 million grantCredit: University of Houston Believe it or not, your genes are 50% ...
A surprising protein player in diabetes
Credit: OIST A protein that's common throughout the body plays a key role in regulating glucose levels, says new research ...
Genetics of the tree of life
USFS scientists advance genetic understanding of African baobab treeCredit: Islam-Faradi, Sakhanokho & Nelson The African baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is ...
A Politecnico di Milano study reveals DNA “grammar”
Genome Biology published a research on the rules governing the shape of DNA in spaceCredit: Luca Nanni Milan, 27 August ...
Genetic link between cattle temperament and autism
Credit: (c) University of Queensland A strong association between the genes influencing cattle temperament and autism in humans has been ...
New book explains DNA for curious nonscientists
"It's complex, but it's not magic"Credit: Alan McHughen After 50 years of research, UC Riverside geneticist Alan McHughen knows what ...
Daylight study reveals how animals adapt between seasons
Credit: University of Edinburgh Scientists have discovered how a biological switch helps animals make the seasonal changes crucial for survival, ...
Researchers discover gene controlling nectar spur development
POPOVICH gene controlling development of nectar spur in AquilegiaCredit: Courtesy of Elena Kramer The evolution of novel features - traits ...
Overlooked ‘housekeeping’ gene plays unexpected role in seizures
Largely ignored molecules expressed in the brain may contribute to imbalances in epilepsy and autism spectrum disorderCredit: Ackerman Lab/UC San ...
Barcoding long DNA quantifies CRISPR effects
Credit: © 2020 KAUST Jinna Xu. Current sequencing techniques lack the sensitivity to detect rare gene mutations in a pool ...
Antagonistic genes modify rice plant growth
Credit: Motoyuki Ashikari Scientists at Nagoya University and colleagues in Japan have identified two antagonistic genes involved in rice plant ...