Who Mated With Whom? Neanderthal DNA Shock
A new genomic analysis proposes that interbreeding between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals was strongly sex-biased. Pairings occurred primarily…
How zinc deficiency could worsen heart inflammation and what that means for patients
New research suggests that zinc does far more than support immunity, revealing intricate molecular switches that may influence…
Study maps how NF-κB regulates gene expression in cells
To further the quantitative understanding of cellular decision making, Dr. Gregory Reeves and his team in the chemical engineering department…
Jumping DNA fragments found to destabilize cancer genome
A study published today in the journal Science reveals how jumping fragments of human DNA, a type of genetic parasite,…
Neanderthal DNA loss tied to ancient interbreeding dynamics
The human genome is a rich, complex record of migration, encounters, and inheritance written over thousands of millennia.…
New Pico C technology maps genome structure before activation
For decades, scientists viewed the genome of a newly fertilised egg as a structural ‘blank slate’ – a…
Study sheds light on behavior of yeast cells in the gut
A new study sheds light on the behavior of yeast cells in the gut, paving the way for…
WashU Medicine receives 80 million to study exceptional longevity
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received an $80 million grant to continue…
Neutral polymer enables safer DNA delivery into cells
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new molecule which carries DNA into biological cells, to treat…
Embryonic reproductive cells reveal striking genomic architecture before development
Researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) and Imperial College London have shown for the first…
New AI-based analysis method can accurately classify and monitor brain tumors
An international research team, with significant involvement from the Medical University of Vienna, has developed a new AI-based…
Genome sequencing data reveals new insights into Epstein-Barr virus immunity
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can cause certain types of cancer or autoimmune diseases, but how the body controls…