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.…
Research maps lysosomal proteins to study neurodegeneration
Stanford researchers constructed an atlas of the proteins found in the lysosome across different brain cell types, a…
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…
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…
Neurons Use RNA “Tentacles” to Survive Starvation
Summary: Neurons are high-energy cells that must find ways to survive when nutrients are scarce. New research has…
New Bio-Implant for Spinal Cord Repair
Summary: Spinal cord injuries have long been considered permanent because neurons in the central nervous system lack the…
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…
A yeast-derived genetic tool offers hope for mitochondrial disorders and cancer
Nucleotide synthesis-the production of the basic components of DNA and RNA-is essential for cell growth and division. In…
Why lung cancer in never smokers is rising and how targeted detection could reduce deaths
Researchers reveal why lung cancer in people who never smoked is increasing and explore how genetics, environmental exposures,…
CRISPR Unlocks a New Path to Stronger Medicinal Plants
Newswise — Medicinal plants synthesize a wide range of specialized metabolites that form the foundation of many modern…
New ‘smart drug’ could beat jet lag in half the time: study
Woke up in a new time zone, but your brain stayed home? You’re not alone. Each year, more…
Study elucidates key steps in the ubiquitin tagging of mutated huntingtin protein
Researchers have elucidated key steps in the ubiquitin tagging of the mutated huntingtin protein, providing hope for future…