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CRISPR’s Hidden Universe: FLSHclust Algorithm Unlocks Secret Gene Modules

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:15:06 +0000

Researchers using the new FLSHclust algorithm discovered 188 unique CRISPR-linked gene modules, including a novel type VII CRISPR-Cas system, in a massive protein database. This...

Green Ancestors: Decoding the Secrets of 600 Million Years of Plant Life

University of Göttingen — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:24:31 +0000

A research team from Göttingen University leads an investigation into 10 billion RNA snippets to identify “hub genes.” The majority of the Earth’s land surface...

Unmasking Nature’s Dark Secret: Are Hosts Addicted to Their Microbiome?

Cell Press — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:05:01 +0000

We’ve long understood that hosts experience malfunctions in the absence of their microbiome, which can occur due to a lack of certain microbial species or...

Scientists Have Discovered Connections Between Neuroinflammation and Alzheimer’s Disease

Brigham and Women's Hospital — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:30:37 +0000

A research study conducted by Brigham researchers has uncovered the way in which genetic alterations in specific brain cell types may play a role in...

CRISPR’s Hidden Treasures: 188 New Systems Unveiled by Smart Algorithm

Allessandra DiCorato, Broad Institute — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:57:38 +0000

By analyzing bacterial data, researchers have discovered thousands of rare new CRISPR systems that have a range of functions and could enable gene editing, diagnostics,...

What Makes a Carrot Orange? New Findings Could Lead to Improved Health Benefits

North Carolina State University — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:47:17 +0000

A study of the genome provides insights into pigmentation and domestication. A recent study analyzing the genetic sequences of over 600 carrot varieties has revealed...

Baldness Breakthrough – Scientists Uncover 5 Key Genes

University Hospital Bonn — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:46:10 +0000

Researchers in Bonn have identified rare genetic variants that are involved in male-pattern hair loss. Previous studies on male pattern hair loss, or androgenetic alopecia,...

“A Profound Change in Paradigm” – Scientists Uncover New Origin Story for Key Regulatory Gene

Gregor Mendel Institute of Molecular Plant Biology — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:54:12 +0000

The Polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2), initially identified in Drosophila several decades ago, was found to be a key controller of developmental genes. Subsequent research...

Uncovering the Genetic Mystery: Why Some Never Show COVID-19 Symptoms

University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:24:41 +0000

New study shows that common genetic variation among people is responsible for mediating SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatic infection. Have you ever wondered why some people never became...

Scientists Discover That Worms May Have “Emotions”

Nagoya City University — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:31:11 +0000

Insights into how short-term stimulation can alter sustained brain activities and their underlying processes. Brain research is one of the most crucial fields in modern...

The Genetic Edge: Unmasking the Secret of COVID-19 “Super Dodgers”

University of California - San Francisco — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:34:45 +0000

Scientists have discovered a gene variant, HLA-B*15:01, linked to asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, opening potential avenues for new treatments and vaccines. People who contract COVID-19 but...

Mind Mapping: A Human Brain Cell Atlas Ushering In “A New Era in Brain Science”

Salk Institute — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:41:17 +0000

The new research, part of the NIH BRAIN Initiative, paves the way toward treating, preventing, and curing brain disorders. Salk Institute researchers, as part of...

Bloodlines and Bloodsuckers: Tracing Human Migration and Colonization in the Americas Through Lice

PLOS — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 03:16:12 +0000

Global genetic study of lice suggests they arrived twice in the New World on human hosts. A new analysis of lice genetic diversity suggests that...

Researchers Identify an Unexpected Predictor of Lung Cancer’s Return

NYU Langone Health — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:00:16 +0000

Genetic information collected from seemingly healthy tissue near lung tumors may be a better predictor of whether cancer will come back after treatment than analysis...

How 2 Proteins Could Change the Future of Schizophrenia Treatment

Ohio State University — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:03:15 +0000

A study in mice identifies crucial factors affecting mobility and memory. Scientists have discovered a physical interaction between two proteins in brain cells that can...

Inaccuracies in Genetic Studies Exposed by NIH – European Ancestry Under the Microscope

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:00:47 +0000

NIH study finds that failing to account for mixed genetic lineages could lead to inaccuracies. Researchers have found that previous studies analyzing the genomes of...

Double Take: How Twins Are Unlocking the Molecular Mysteries of Obesity

Washington State University — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 02:43:30 +0000

Researchers have discovered molecular markers in cheek cells that could predict obesity, potentially allowing for early interventions and a shift towards preventative healthcare measures. A...

Animal Scientists Develop Climate-Smart Cows That Produce 20x More Milk

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 19:42:12 +0000

A team of animal scientists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is set to deliver a potential game changer for subsistence farmers in Tanzania: cows that produce...

Ancient Denisovan DNA Could Be Increasing Modern Humans’ Risk of Mental Health Disorders Like Depression

Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 18:33:14 +0000

The research indicates that the genetic variant observed, which affects zinc regulation, could have signified an evolutionary advantage in our ancestors’ adaptation to the cold....

Bats vs. Cancer: Unraveling the Genetic Secrets of Nature’s Supermammals

Oxford University Press USA — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 03:59:33 +0000

Recent research reveals bats’ rapid evolution could be the reason for their unique resistance to infections and cancer. By sequencing bat genomes and comparing them...

Genomic Surveillance: New Weapon Against the Rise of Deadly “Superbugs”

University of Technology Sydney — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:17:58 +0000

Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect the rise of deadly ‘superbugs’. Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect...

Genetic Plot Twist: New Discovery Challenges Our Understanding of Skin Tone and Ancestry

Penn State — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 23:34:36 +0000

The discovery could have implications for the prevention of certain skin cancers A team of Penn State geneticists is pursuing the answers to an age-old...

Redefining Gene Therapy: CRISPR’s Innovative “Find-and-Replace” Genome Editing

Bar-Ilan University — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:00:57 +0000

Bar-Ilan University researchers advance gene therapy for genetic disorders like SCIDs using a refined CRISPR-Cas9 technique, named GE x HDR 2.0. Severe Combined Immunodeficiencies (SCIDs)...

Scientists Uncover Genetic Secrets of Butternuts

University of Connecticut — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 03:56:30 +0000

An international collaboration reveals the genetic secrets of endangered species, from trees to cockatoos to deep-sea corals. Butternuts are soft and oily, with a light...