Tag: Genetics

Plant biologist studies the genetics and physiology of thread-like fungiCredit: Nick Romanenko/Rutgers University Joan W. Bennett, a Distinguished Professor of ...

A minty-fresh solution: Using a menthol-like compound to activate plant immune mechanisms

A menthol-like compound was found to boost the expression of genes that protect crop species from pest-related damageCredit: Tokyo University ...

Proposal of new universal nomenclature for oxytocin and vasotocin genes

Terminological confusion between speciesCredit: UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA Oxytocin and arginine vasopressin are two hormones in the endocrine system that can ...

Uniting strengths to expand research

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory and the Italian Institute of Technology have signed an agreement to expand the scope of ...

Improving the QOL for cats with renal disorders using drugs with minimal adverse reactions

Development of a remedy for renal anemia using erythropoietin derived from catsCredit: Kaneka Many cats develop chronic renal disorders as ...

Ageing impairs critical final egg maturation stage

Women's fertility may decline with age due to impaired RNA levelsCredit: Montserrat Barragan/Clinica Eugin Age may adversely affect women's fertility ...

Treating neurological symptoms of CHARGE syndrome

Discovery of a treatment that alleviates some neurological symptoms of a rare genetic disorderCredit: Christian Fleury (INRS) CHARGE syndrome is ...

U-M RNA scientists identify many genes involved in neuron development

Credit: Nigel Michki Neurons result from a highly complex and unique series of cell divisions. For example, in fruit flies, ...

Researchers show new holistic approach to genetics and plant breeding

Researchers have discovered new approach to cereal plant breeding that considers the internal calculator of plant seeds that makes them ...

The first comprehensive single-cell atlas of human teeth

Credit: ZZM/UZH During the last 30 years, medical and dental research has attracted a large number of scientists and practitioners ...

UMD studies mangrove genetic diversity in Africa to conserve centers of biodiversity

Collaborative study shows how currents of the Western Indian Ocean create both distinct and related populations for conservationCredit: University of ...

Gene changes might explain long-haul COVID-19 symptoms

Airway cells exposed to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein exhibited persisting changes in gene expressionCredit: Julie A. Forrest Results from a new ...

Extinct ‘horned’ crocodile gets new spot in the tree of life

New ancient DNA-based study on Madagascar crocodile suggests that modern crocodiles likely originated in AfricaCredit: M. Ellison/©AMNH A study led ...

Dietary amino acid determines the fate of cancer cells