Beyond Telomerase: The Quest for Chromosome Immortality
Recent research challenges the long-standing understanding of the end-replication problem in DNA, revealing two distinct issues rather than one. Half a century ago, scientists Jim…
Recent research challenges the long-standing understanding of the end-replication problem in DNA, revealing two distinct issues rather than one. Half a century ago, scientists Jim…
Retrotransposons can insert new genes into a “safe harbor” in the genome, complementing CRISPR gene editing. The recent greenlighting of a CRISPR-Cas9 treatment for sickle…
Exploring the process of change could uncover novel functions for elements of the genetic code. A new study conducted by researchers at NYU Grossman School…
Burial practices indicate that individuals with Down Syndrome and Edwards Syndrome were recognized as members of their communities For many years, scientists at MPI-EVA have…
Scientists from the Universities of Basel and Zurich have identified the genetic traces of the bacterium Treponema pallidum in the skeletal remains of individuals who…
Scientists are using the DNA from soil microbes to model how they function and use carbon, ultimately helping to advance the accuracy of climate models….
By analyzing ancient DNA, an international team of researchers has uncovered cases of chromosomal disorders, including what could be the first case of Edwards syndrome…
Scientists unveil 145 genes vital for genome health, and possible strategies to curb progression of human genomic disorders. More than one hundred key genes linked…
The human genome, a complex mosaic of genetic data essential for life, has proven to be a treasure trove of strange features. Among them are…
A group of scientists from around the world, including geneticists and disease biologists from the University of Oxford and LMU Munich, have utilized ancient DNA…
Salk scientists outline mouse cell inflammation pathway from mitochondrial stress to leaking endosomes to immune system initiation, revealing new potential therapeutic targets to reduce inflammation…
A new computer program allows scientists to design synthetic DNA segments that indicate, in real time, the state of cells. Reported by the Gargiulo lab…
University of Bonn researchers devise method to speed up observations of high-throughput microbiological process. Being able to observe micro-organisms and their cellular components is key…
Research highlights the critical role of endothelial cells and DNA methylation in cancer metastasis, pointing to new strategies for diagnosis and therapy. Scientists from the…
Researchers have created the world’s largest ancient human gene bank by analyzing the bones and teeth of almost 5,000 humans who lived across western Europe…
Using a DNA-based scaffold carrying viral proteins, researchers created a vaccine that provokes a strong antibody response against SARS-CoV-2. Using a virus-like delivery particle made…
A groundbreaking study shows that mitochondrial DNA mutations are key indicators of a patient’s likelihood to respond to immunotherapy, revolutionizing cancer treatment approaches. Cancer Research…
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have used DNA origami, the art of folding DNA into desired structures, to show how an important cell receptor…