Scientists Use Gene Editing To Create a Better Melon
The plant hormone ethylene, in its gaseous state, has long been recognized for its ability to hasten fruit ripening and has a notable impact on…
The plant hormone ethylene, in its gaseous state, has long been recognized for its ability to hasten fruit ripening and has a notable impact on…
The mythological Norse god Thor hails from the celestial city of Asgard, and according to revolutionary research published in the scientific journal, Nature, he’s not…
Researchers at West Virginia University are now able to observe synthetic DNA at the atomic level, providing insights into potential structural modifications that could augment…
Rare diseases are often caused by defects in genetic material. Children who inherit a single faulty gene from one parent are typically asymptomatic “carriers” –…
Recent and long-term marijuana use is linked to changes in the human epigenome, a new Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry has…
Clownfish, famous for their vibrant colors and unique symbiotic relationship with sea anemones, have long fascinated scientists and nature enthusiasts. They also serve as a…
Hairworms are missing the tiny “hairs” responsible for cell movement, filtration, and sensing that every other known animal has. In a world teeming with bizarre…
A new study reveals that the annulated sea snake, a venomous snake species indigenous to the oceans of Australia and Asia, has evolved to perceive…
Researchers at North Carolina State University (NC State) have successfully applied CRISPR gene-editing technology to breed poplar trees with reduced levels of lignin, a significant…
Scientists have discovered that sea snakes have enhanced their color vision due to living in vibrant marine environments. An international team of scientists examining the…
As envisioned, this first-of-its-kind African mosquito suppression system would reduce child mortality and aid economic development. Malaria remains one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Each…
Research reveals a link between environmental air pollution and certain dementia characteristics, like impaired verbal fluency. Possession of a particular gene variant seems to amplify…
In a first-of-its-kind breakthrough, a study involving over 22,000 multiple sclerosis patients, has identified a genetic variant that speeds up the progression of the disease….
A study in Cell Genomics has found a link between somatic genetic mutations and schizophrenia. Researchers analyzed over 20,000 blood samples, identifying genes NRXN1 and…
NIH study shows genotype-first approach uncovers new links to genetic conditions. National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have published an assessment of 13 studies that…
In crisis, the nucleus calls antioxidant enzymes to the rescue. The nucleus being metabolically active is a profound paradigm shift with implications for cancer research….
Working in tandem, a stomach microbe and rare variants found in nine genes greatly increase the risk of gastric cancer over a lifetime. Genetics has…
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model, TIGER, that predicts the on- and off-target activity of RNA-targeting CRISPR tools. This innovation, detailed in a study…