Colourful male fish have genes to thank for their enduring looks
Credit: University of Exeter Striking traits seen only in males of some species - such as colourful peacock feathers or ...
Tag: Genetics
New computational tool could change how we study pathogens
Credit: Beerli TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A sophisticated new analysis tool developed by Florida State University scientists may signal a new ...
When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work
Altered neuron growth and gene expression may be related to why some depressed individuals do not respond to SSRIsCredit: Salk ...
Genetic test for cognitive performance developed by Air Force
Cognitive assessment supplements physical tests used by scouts and recruiters to find candidates with the right stuffCredit: Joshua Green/Air Force ...
Pathogenic, drug-resistant bacteria found in wastewater treatment plants
Credit: Theo Gouliouris March 21, 2019 - Infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria are a global public health threat causing serious ...
Bacteria and immunity in cervix may be key to predicting premature births
University of Maryland School of Medicine research could set path for preventing premature births BALTIMORE, MD., March 21 - Spontaneous ...
Revealing the plant genes that shaped our world
Library enables a new understanding of the various processes associated with photosynthetic function Palo Alto, CA--The creation of new library ...
Research implicates causative genes in osteoporosis, suggesting new targets for future therapy
CHOP researchers: Innovative functional genomics tools likely to aid discovery in other genetic diseasesCredit: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Scientists have ...
Artificial chemical DNA switch helps understand epigenetic mechanisms
Credit: IOCB Prague Researchers from the Czech Academy of Sciences and Charles University constructed an artificial chemical DNA switch and ...
Mount Sinai and IBM researchers uncover key to greater efficacy in cancer treatment
Mitochondria are found to be associated with the effectiveness of oncological drug therapies New York, NY (March 21, 2019) -- ...
Genetics Society of America awards 2019 Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal to Daniel Hartl
Prize recognizes outstanding contributions to genetics research throughout careerCredit: Harvard University Daniel Hartl, PhD, of Harvard University is the recipient ...
As if by magic: TGen develops program that lights up cancer-causing mutations
LumosVar -- a name inspired by Harry Potter -- could help physicians provide genomic-based treatments for their patients PHOENIX, Ariz. ...
Alana gift to MIT launches Down syndrome research center, disability technology program
Credit: Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT As part of MIT's continued mission to help build a better ...
Local extinction of Southern California mountain lions possible within 50 years
Conservation strategies focused on connectivity and coexistence could helpCredit: Johanna Turner Two isolated mountain lion populations in southern California's Santa ...
Researchers shed new light on the origins of modern humans
The work, published in Nature, confirms a dispersal of Homo sapiens from southern to eastern Africa immediately preceded the out-of-Africa ...
CRISPR/Cas libraries open new avenues in cancer research
Innovative methods lead to foundation of start-up Vivlion GmbHCredit: Uwe Dettmar Unfortunately, however, creation of libraries containing high numbers of ...
New study shows effects on offspring of epigenetic inheritance via sperm
In experiments with worms, researchers showed that epigenetic marks on sperm chromosomes affect gene expression and development in offspringCredit: K. ...
Researchers develop new method to detect cancerous DNA in lung cancer patients’ blood
An advance in liquid biopsies A new method of determining the sequence of molecules in DNA can be used to ...
How hot spots of genetic variation evolved in human DNA
Study uncovers a complex story that hints at how adaptable -- yet delicate -- we are as a species BUFFALO, ...
Have microscope, will travel: New tech project links Madison, Boston scientists
Credit: Jan Huisken, Morgridge Institute for Research MADISON -- An invention designed to transform how and where high-powered research microscopes ...