Researchers at EPFL, led by Didier Trono, have developed a novel method to detect previously undetectable transposable elements (TEs) in the human genome, significantly expanding…
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Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University have developed a groundbreaking genome-editing technique to treat Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease by reducing PMP22 protein levels, showing potential for…
The Ayeyarwady pit viper, a new species discovered in Myanmar by Dr. Chan Kin Onn, illustrates the complexities of species differentiation in pit vipers. This…
UK scientists have completed a synthetic chromosome for the first synthetic yeast genome, marking a major advancement in synthetic biology with broad implications for medicine,…
A new study in Scientific Reports reveals significant differences in the nucleolus organizing region (NOR) of American and Chinese chestnut genomes. This disparity challenges assumptions…
New research reveals insights into the “dark genome,” focusing on LINE-1, a genetic element associated with various diseases. An international team of scientists detailed the…
Researchers from the Salk Institute, in a global collaboration, have produced a detailed atlas of human brain cells by analyzing over half a million cells.…
Researchers, through a massive collaboration supported by the BRAIN Initiative, unveil detailed studies on human and primate brain cellular structures, identifying over 3,000 distinct brain…
Researchers have mapped the genetic and cellular makeup of human and nonhuman primate brains, providing deeper insights into brain functions and potential treatments for disorders.…
Balanophora shed one-third of its genes as it evolved into an uber-streamlined parasitic plant, according to new research by a team led by scientists at…
Recent research on 600+ carrot varieties has identified three recessive genes responsible for the orange color. The study provides insights into carrot domestication, its history,…
Researchers have found that genes linked to complex behaviors like learning and aggression originated around 650 million years ago, potentially influencing the Cambrian Explosion. This…
Researchers from the UK have developed a publicly accessible database, the “unknome”, which lists thousands of understudied proteins encoded by human genes. By assigning a…
The John Innes Centre research team used genomic tools to map the genome of Chinaberry (Melia azedarach), a mahogany species. Credit: John Innes Centre New…
The mint family, also known as Lamiaceae, is a diverse group of herbs that are widely used for culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes. The family…
Overview of Cueva de Malalmuerzo. Credit: Pedro Cantalejo A genome of a human from the Ice Age refuge located in southern Spain. A team of…
The East Smithfield plague pits, which were used for mass burials in 1348 and 1349. Credit: Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) The researchers analyzed over…
Genetic mutations are changes or variations in an organism’s DNA sequence, which can have a range of effects on its traits and characteristics. Some mutations…
Listeria monocytogenes is a type of Listeria bacteria that can cause a serious and sometimes fatal infection known as listeriosis. This bacteria is found in…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how a person communicates and interacts with others, as well as how they perceive…