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From the Tiny Testes of Flies, New Insight into How Genes Arise

August 19, 2019

Using fruit flies, a Rockefeller team has gained key insight into how nature's attempts at innovation play out during the dev...

Key to Targeting the Spread of Pancreatic Cancer

August 13, 2019

Researchers discovered that some pancreatic tumors produce more of a molecule called 'perlecan' to remodel the environment ar...

A Novel Method to Characterize Genes with High-Precision in Single Cells

August 12, 2019

New method enables the identification and enrichment of individual selected molecules in a sample in order to investigat...

Two Therapeutic Targets Identified for Deadly Lung Cancer

July 30, 2019

Salk scientists discover a pair of enzymes that drive non-small-cell lung cancer by promoting inflammation

New CRISPR Platform Expands RNA Editing Capabilities

July 15, 2019

The new system, dubbed RESCUE, allows RNA edits to be made that were not previously possible

Trove of Uncovered Genes Could Hold Key to How Humans Evolved

May 28, 2019

Dozens of genes previously thought to have similar roles across species are in fact unique to humans

How Lifestyle Affects Our Genes

April 24, 2019

Disruptions in the epigenetic machinery may lead to diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes

Water Disinfection Can Miss Drug-Resistant Genes

April 22, 2019

Even after treatment, non-resistant bacteria could still become resistant by picking up intact genes left over from damaged a...

First Organism Discovered with Chlorophyll Genes That Doesn't Photosynthesize

April 4, 2019

The peculiar organism is dubbed "corallicolid" because it is found in 70 percent of corals around the world

Researchers Advance in the Development of 'Papaya Sugarcane'

April 3, 2019

The findings pave the way for using biotechnology for the genetic manipulation of sugarcane to boost the production of s...

How Hot Spots of Genetic Variation Evolved in Human DNA

March 25, 2019

Study uncovers a complex story that hints at how adaptable, yet delicate, we are as a species

Growing from Loss: Virus Deletes Gene to Regain Replication

March 11, 2019

One virus’ genetic loss can become its evolutionary gain, says a pioneering study

Heavy Drinking May Change DNA—Leading to Increased Craving for Alcohol

January 29, 2019

Genetic vicious cycle may reinforce risky drinking behavior, Rutgers-led study says

Do Colder Temperatures Affect Lifespan?

December 31, 2018

Scientists found the extent to which temperature affects lifespan depends on an individual’s genes

300 Blind Mice Uncover Genetic Causes of Eye Disease

December 24, 2018

The results could help identify new causes of hereditary blindness in patients

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