New study challenges the traditional view of gene switches
Some sequences in the genome cause genes to be switched on or off. Until now, each of these gene switches, ...
Tag: Evolution
Barcelona launches world’s first joint program on evolutionary medical genomics
Three research institutions in Barcelona have teamed up to launch the world's first Joint Program on Evolutionary Medical Genomics. The ...
Genomic surveillance could revolutionize the fight against antimicrobial resistance
During the COVID-19 pandemic, genomic surveillance proved vital in helping understand the evolution and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Now, ...
Breakthrough research reveals how to target malignant DNA in aggressive cancers
Scientists have discovered a way to target elusive circular fragments of DNA that drive the survival of some of the ...
Deep learning techniques transform protein structure prediction
In the rapidly advancing field of computational biology, a newly peer-reviewed review explores the transformative role of deep learning techniques ...
Scientists uncover two Crohn’s disease subtypes using lab-grown intestines, offering hope for personalized therapies
By developing lab-grown intestines, researchers identified two unique molecular subtypes of Crohn’s disease, providing critical insights for personalized therapeutic approaches ...
Artificial lymphoid organ-chips created to predict vaccine responses in humans
Researchers at the Institut Pasteur in France have developed artificial "lymphoid organ-chips" that recreate much of the human immune system's ...
SARS-CoV-2 evolves differently in the brain, revealing critical insights into viral tropism
Study: Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in the murine central nervous system drives viral diversification. Image Credit: Stock_Good / Shutterstock.com Multiple sequelae of ...
Study reveals how chromatin structure influences social behavior in dogs
A new study on dogs found that chromatin's spatial structure has a significant role in the evolution of social behavior. ...
Unraveling the role of neo-sex chromosomes in mitigating sexual conflict
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have taken a big step in solving the mystery around why animals evolve sex chromosomes. ...
