Hop to it: Researchers evaluate rabbits' evolved resistance to myxoma virus
Credit: Grant McFadden As most know already, rabbit populations are not easily controlled - they reproduce swiftly, and as a ...
Tag: Genetics
Lipoproteins behave 'almost like a tiny Velcro ball'
Genetics determines some proteins in HDL, but others are picked up by chance Cholesterol carried in high-density lipoprotein particles, or ...
Human cells can change job to fight diabetes
For the first time, researchers have shown that ordinary human cells can change their original function. This may give new ...
Genetic variations in a fourth gene linked to elevated leukemia risk in Hispanic children
Credit: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Feb. 14, 2019) St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have identified genetic variations ...
TGen Director of Scientific Operations is one of Arizona's Outstanding Women in Business
Dr. Winnie Liang will be honored April 4 by the Phoenix Business JournalCredit: Courtesy of TGen PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Feb. ...
'Old' sperm produces healthier offspring
Sperm that live for longer before fertilising an egg produce healthier offspring - according to new research from the University ...
Virus promoting love and kindness created for Valentine's day
Credit: University City Science Center PHILADELPHIA--What if love and kindness could spread like a virus? As part of the University ...
New research findings could be key to improving outcomes for some brain cancers
A genetic mutation makes a glioma subtype resistant to radiation, but a new study finds a potential way around it ...
In the squirrel world, prime real estate is determined by previous owner, study reveals
Researchers found male squirrels store more food than females, and if a young squirrel leaving the nest nabs a storage ...
Decoding the human immune system
For the first time ever, researchers are comprehensively sequencing the human immune system, which is billions of times larger than ...
Movement impairments in autism could be reversible
Scientists uncover underlying genetic mechanism that leads to motor issues in autism spectrum disorders Researchers from Cardiff University have established ...
Uncovering the evolution of the brain
Salk scientists compare the development of brain cells between humans and nonhuman primates in a novel wayCredit: Salk Institute/Carol Marchetto/Ana ...
Scientists provide new insight on gene mutations associated with autism
New research suggests increased activity in neurons that are deficient in the CNTN5 or EHMT2 gene could cause autism-related characteristics ...
Genetics Society of America awards 2019 Edward Novitski Prize to Joseph Heitman
Prize recognizes extraordinary creativity and ingenuity in genetics researchCredit: Duke University Joseph Heitman, MD, PhD of Duke University is the ...
Cross-species cancer comparison uncovers new drug targets, study reveals
New drug targets for a rare form of melanoma may result from the discovery of similar genetic mutations found in ...
'Improbable things happen'
Another early-onset Alzheimer's gene mutation is found in a Colombian family, and is traced back to Africa For some of ...
Cancer comparison across species highlights new drug targets
Scientists discover key genes for mucosal melanoma in humans, dogs and horses that help prioritize targets for new cancer therapies ...
Tracking HIV's ever-evolving genome in effort to prioritize public health resources
In one example, researchers uncovered an unexpected pattern of HIV infection among transgender women and cisgender men in Los Angeles ...
New deep sea animal discoveries warrant expanded protections in Costa Rican waters
Credit: Schmidt Ocean Institute. PUNTARENAS, COSTA RICA - A three week expedition off the coast of Costa Rica has just ...
Beyond romance
Researchers turn to newlywed couples to unravel questions about the chemistry of empathy and bonding Love can make us do ...