Discovery of sequence-driven DNA methylation offers new path for epigenetic engineering
All the cells in an organism have the exact same genetic sequence. What differs across cell types is…
Astrocyte-driven approach shows potential to reverse cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a natural mechanism that clears existing amyloid plaques in the…
CRISPR-edited fungus boosts protein production and cuts environmental impact
In a new study publishing November 19 in the Cell Press journal Trends in Biotechnology, researchers used a…
Innovative new tool helps understand how gut microbes interact to influence health
The gut microbiome is made up of trillions of microbes that play a vital role in keeping us…
Scientists uncover genetic components linked to bone density in young people
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) revealed important genetic components that affect bone density in children and…
Blocking mir-21 shows promise for slowing bladder cancer growth
Bladder cancer ranks among the ten most common types of cancer worldwide. The main treatment is bladder removal…
Breast cancer cells use a molecular switch to survive stress
Cells are regularly faced with environmental stresses that may damage or destroy them. To survive, they quickly adjust…
Scientists map the genetic control system behind FOXP3 in immune cells
The immune system faces a delicate balancing act: it must be aggressive enough to fight infections and cancer,…
Celleo Biotech uses INTEGRA’s PIPETBOY GENIUS to improve reproducibility and efficiency
Celleo Biotech is using the PIPETBOY GENIUS serological pipet controller from INTEGRA Biosciences to streamline the development and…
Innovative research reveals FGD3 as a key player in breast cancer cell death
A naturally occurring protein that tends to be expressed at higher levels in breast cancer cells boosts the…
Switching APOE4 to APOE2 in adult mice reduces Alzheimer’s pathology and improves memory
By flipping a single genetic switch from APOE4 to APOE2 in adult mice, researchers reversed key Alzheimer’s-like changes…
Researchers Using Neanderthal DNA to Learn More About How Human Faces Develop and Evolve
University of Edinburgh scientist Hannah Long and colleagues show how a region of Neanderthal DNA is better at…