Humanity Is Evolving Into One Big Ant Colony
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The trajectory of life on Earth has always been…
A Molecular Zipper and a DNA Link Team Up to Protect Fertility
Newswise — Every new life begins after a genetic shuffle. When organisms make eggs or sperm, maternal and…
Underscoring Genetic Testing’s Role in Enhancing Ovarian Cancer Care
Undergoing genetic testing for ovarian cancer could potentially be lifesaving… for more than just the patient undergoing treatment.…
Bridge recombinases, optimized for human cells, enable massive programmable DNA rearrangements
How bridge recombinases have a dual targeting capability that enable these systems to insert new genetic material, delete…
Genetic testing guides personalized radiation patients with HPV-positive throat cancer
Genetic testing can identify patients with HPV-positive throat cancer who may benefit from lower radiation doses, according to…
Research Reveals How Longevity Traits Are Inherited
In the Wang Lab, it’s not unusual for worms to live for a long time. HHMI Janelia Research…
When mom and dad’s DNA don’t match up, the embryo finds a way
Representative immunofluorescence images of whole-mount CenpamScarlet/+ tubules with various germ cell markers (n = 200 cells per cell…
Unlocking the genetic key to pear russet skin
Fruit skin color is central to pear quality and market value, with russet skin offering both protection and…
7 genes identified as potential biliary atresia treatment targets
Researchers identified seven genes that may contribute to biliary atresia, a discovery that could provide opportunities to develop…
Scientists find “Neptune”, a strange animal whose electric blue color comes from a genetic mutation that happens only once every 2 million years
Nature always has a way to surprise us, and now, on the coasts of Massachusetts Neptune has appeared.…
She lived to be the world’s oldest person. A new study credits genetic variants — and maybe her yogurt habit.
When Maria Branyas Morera died last year at 117 years and 168 days old, she was the oldest known…
Next-generation gene therapy tools built by UH scientist
Reading time: 2 minutesAssistant Professor Jesse Owens using a program to model the structure of his integrase protein.…