Study identifies new temperature sensing mechanism in plants
Phytochrome foci have different behaviors at different temperatures and types of lightCredit: Stan Lim/UC Riverside A protein called phytochrome B, ...
Tag: Genetics
Researchers map mechanism to explain role of gene mutations in kidney disease
Study could pave the way for future targeted treatments for kidney diseaseCredit: University of Maryland School of Medicine Researchers from ...
Coastal pollution reduces genetic diversity of corals, reef resilience
Credit: Zac Forsman A new study by researchers at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth ...
Single mutation leads to big effects in autism-related gene
NIH study provides insight into one mechanism underlying the higher prevalence of males in some cases of autismCredit: Image courtesy ...
Repair instead of renew: Damaged powerhouses of cells have their own ‘workshop mode’
Credit: Alexandra Kukat If the energy supply of a cell is disturbed by damage, it can protect itself from functional ...
Study finds fish have diverse, distinct gut microbiomes
Credit: José Alejandro Alvarez The rich biodiversity of coral reefs even extends to microbial communities within fish, according to new ...
Physical force alone spurs gene expression, study reveals
Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Cells will ramp up gene expression in response to physical forces ...
Rodents and a rocket carried these researchers’ dreams to space
For researchers studying bone or muscle loss that might be caused by diseases, aging or a sedentary lifestyle, the space ...
Rutgers launches genetic testing service for new coronavirus
Thousands of samples can be analyzed dailyCredit: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Rutgers' RUCDR Infinite Biologics has launched ...
Inherited mutation can predispose children to a type of brain tumor
Collaboration co-led by researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital discovers a novel predisposition gene in pediatric medulloblastomaCredit: St. Jude ...
Healthy Nevada Project participants report on COVID-19
14,000 Nevadans quickly report on signs and symptoms to enhance predictive public health models for NevadaCredit: DRI Reno, Nev. (March ...
Good news for NF patients with low grade glioma (LGG)
Investments in LGG research to transform patient care: Congratulations to Gilbert Family Foundation for sponsoring first-rate consensus workshop and gratitude ...
The discovery of new compounds for acting on the circadian clock
New small molecules promote the differentiation of brown adipocytesCredit: Issey Takahashi | ITBM, Nagoya University The circadian clock controls a ...
Climate change may be making migration harder by shortening nightingales’ wings
Credit: Javier de la Puente The Common Nightingale, known for its beautiful song, breeds in Europe and parts of Asia ...