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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...

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,...

Aging Reimagined: How “Immortal” Jellyfish DNA Could Extend Human Life

Eötvös Loránd University — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:36:06 +0000

Two Eötvös Loránd University researchers have made an exciting breakthrough in understanding how we age. Researchers Dr. Ádám Sturm and Dr. Tibor Vellai from Eötvös...

Ocean’s Genetic Messengers: Tiny Vesicles Redefine Cell Communication

Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:38:37 +0000

Extracellular vesicles significantly contribute more to horizontal gene transfer in oceans than previously thought. The oceans are teeming with microorganisms engaging in a dynamic exchange...

AI’s Leap in Ovarian Cancer: Predicting Therapy Success With IRON

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:51:24 +0000

Results from a study published in the journal Nature Communications, co-designed and co-supervised by Prof. Evis Sala from the Catholic University at Rome, and Policlinico...

Move Over, CRISPR: Algae and Snails Are Hiding Gene Editing Superpowers

Jennifer Michalowski, McGovern Institute for Brain Research — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 20:11:51 +0000

New research finds RNA-guided enzymes called Fanzors are widespread among eukaryotic organisms. A diverse set of species, from snails to algae to amoebas, make programmable...

Rewinding Nature: Revolutionary DNA “Time Machine” Reveals a Century of Biodiversity Loss

University of Birmingham — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:34:30 +0000

AI analysis shows pollution levels, extreme weather events, and increasing temperatures devastate biodiversity in freshwater lakes. AI and DNA: Tools for Conservation Scientists have run...

Fundamentally Altering Previous Thinking – Two Bee Species Have Become One

Curtin University — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:38:51 +0000

A recent study conducted by researchers from Curtin and Flinders Universities reveals that what were previously believed to be two distinct species of native Australian...

Digging With DNA: Soil’s “Biological Fingerprints” Point to Hidden Diamonds

University of British Columbia — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:30:48 +0000

DNA sequencing methods can also assist in identifying minerals crucial for the transition to green energy. Researchers have identified buried kimberlite, the rocky home of...

DNA Origami Nanoturbine: Pioneering the Nanomotor Revolution

Delft University of Technology — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:28:53 +0000

Researchers have introduced a pioneering breakthrough in the world of nanomotors – the DNA origami nanoturbine. This nanoscale device could represent a paradigm shift, harnessing...

DNA Revelations: “Extinct” Fish Is Alive and Well!

University of Amsterdam — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:14:22 +0000

The houting fish, once thought extinct, is still thriving, as revealed by DNA comparisons with the European whitefish by researchers from the University of Amsterdam...

Rapid Disease Diagnosis: Bioengineering Breakthrough Boosts DNA Detection Sensitivity by 100x

University of Massachusetts Amherst — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 08:10:11 +0000

Scientists discover that letting small amounts of DNA ‘dance’ can speed disease detection. UMass Amherst researchers have pushed forward the boundaries of biomedical engineering one...

Unseen Scars of 20th-Century Whaling: DNA From Whale Bones Reveals Lasting Impact on Genetic Diversity

Oregon State University — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:22:39 +0000

Research shows that 20th-century commercial whaling has left a mark on the genetic diversity of surviving whales, emphasizing the importance of understanding and conserving...

Scientists Discover a Completely New Type of Enzyme That Helps Fight Genomic Parasites

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:51:56 +0000

Professor René Ketting’s team at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz, Germany, along with Dr. Sebastian Falk’s group at the Max Perutz Labs...

Scientists Develop Incredibly Lightweight Material 4 Times Stronger Than Steel

Brookhaven National Laboratory — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 14:51:06 +0000

Researchers developed a light yet strong material by combining two unexpected ingredients—DNA and glass. Working at the nanoscale provides scientists with a deep understanding and...

Unlocking the Parrot’s Past: Ancient DNA Reveals Unexpected Extinctions in the Caribbean

Florida Museum of Natural History — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:02:38 +0000

A recent study published in PNAS reveals that researchers have successfully retrieved ancient DNA from Caribbean parrots. By comparing this DNA with sequences from contemporary...

Africa’s DNA Mystery: Tracing Humanity’s Forgotten Lineages in the Namib Desert

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:34:30 +0000

DNA research from human populations believed to be uncontactable or extinct helps probe the deep genetic structure of Africa. Africa is the birthplace of modern...

New Research Reveals That Butterflies and Moths Share Ancient “Blocks” of DNA

University of Exeter — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:49:43 +0000

New research indicates that butterflies and moths share “blocks” of DNA dating back more than 200 million years. Researchers from the Universities of Exeter (UK),...

DNA Breakthrough – How Genetic Shedding Unveils Species Secrets

Cornell University — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 11:58:56 +0000

Ecologists have shown that the genetic material that species shed into their environments can reveal not only the presence of the species but also a...

The Aquatic Network: Freshwater Connectivity Transports eDNA Through the Landscape

Queen Mary University of London — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:45:50 +0000

A study revealed the potential of environmental DNA (eDNA) in tracking freshwater biodiversity, with the movement of water influencing eDNA transport. Research in Canada’s lakes...

Pioneering Genetics Research: Male Sex Chromosome Finally Deciphered

Johns Hopkins University — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:22:30 +0000

A global team of scientists has fully sequenced the Y chromosome, enhancing our understanding of male development, fertility, and genetically-linked diseases. The chromosome associated with...

DNA Danger: Physicists Expose Fat Droplets’ Hidden Threat

University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 02:53:59 +0000

Fat serves as an essential component of the human body, functioning not only as an energy storage and release mechanism but also playing pivotal roles...

Y Not? The Full Story Behind Sequencing Humanity’s Most Elusive Chromosome

University of California, Santa Cruz — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 22:47:12 +0000

The Telomere-to-Telomere consortium has fully sequenced the Y chromosome, uncovering 41 new genes and adding 30 million new bases to the human genome. This breakthrough...

Researchers Successfully Extract Ancient DNA From 2,900-Year-Old Clay Brick

University of Oxford — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 02:38:47 +0000

The National Museum of Denmark is currently home to a clay brick from the palace of the Neo-Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II, situated in the ancient...