Protecting the genome from transposon activation
Transposons are foreign DNA elements capable of random insertion into the genome, an event that can be very dangerous for a cell. Their activity must be silenced to maintain genomic integrity, which is primarily achieved by H3K9me3-mediated repressio.....»»
Tandem photocatalysis of CO2 to C2H4 achieved
The photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into C2+ products such as ethylene is a promising path toward the carbon neutral goal, but it remains a big challenge due to the high activation barrier for CO2 and similar reduction potentials of many possible mu.....»»
Uncovering hidden mitochondrial mutations in single cells
A high-throughput single-cell single-mitochondrial genome sequencing technology known as iMiGseq has provided new insights into mutations of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and offers a platform for assessing mtDNA editing strategies and genetic diagnosis.....»»
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How skates learned to fly through water is revealed in their genome
The little skate's dance on the ocean floor is graceful: Its massive frontal fins undulate as it skims beneath a layer of sand. With its mottled sand-colored camouflage, the animal is easy to miss......»»
When cells sense the cue for growth
Researchers of the Genome Dynamics Project team at Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science have revealed a new mechanism controlling cellular proliferation in response to serum, which triggers growth of resting cells......»»
McAfee will continue protecting Samsung’s phones for the foreseeable future
McAfee has announced that they will be renewing their partnership with Samsung, in which the company’s antivirus software will continue to protect Samsung’s devices. Our phones, just like our computers, are susceptible to malware. In.....»»
Hands-on: iPhone 14 & 14 Pro accessories to enhance your iPhone experience [Video]
The iPhone 14 lineup has been out for almost six months now. After using it for a while, I’ve come to realize that the right accessories can greatly enhance my user experience; from protecting my phone to extending its battery life, the right acce.....»»
Study reveals the 3D structure of a protein involved in genome editing
Gene editing is one of the latest breakthroughs in biology. The widely known CRISPR-Cas gene editing system provided prokaryotes (organisms that lack cell nuclei) an immunity against foreign DNA. Since the discovery of the CRISPR gene editing technol.....»»
Euchromatin is not really open in living cells, shows study
DNA and associated proteins in active regions of the genome are condensed but behave like a viscous liquid at the molecular level. This finding greatly increases our understanding of the physical nature of expressed genome regions in living human cel.....»»
New study reveals details across 20 diverse inbred mouse strains
The completion of the full "telomere-to-telomere" (T2T) human genome last year emphasized that genome sequences that were previously thought to be "complete" were not, in fact, complete at all......»»
What areas should Canada protect to save species at risk of extinction?
At the recent COP 15 conference in Montreal, Canada committed to protecting 30% of its land by 2030, but which areas are most crucial to protect for at-risk species such as the spotted turtles?.....»»
Jumping genes in cancer cells open door to new immunotherapies
Jumping genes are short sections of DNA that have been incorporated randomly into the human genome over the long course of evolution. Also called transposable elements, these pieces of DNA have been implicated in the development of cancer......»»
Team proposes an archetype specimen for all dingoes
A taxidermy-prepared dingo named Cooinda has been proposed to serve as an "archetype" specimen for all dingoes. A newly published article provides detailed information on this individual, including a high-quality genome sequence, other molecular biol.....»»
Best Slim Cases for the Pixel 6a!
If you're after a protective but slim case for your Pixel 6a, then you've come to the right place. If you own a Google Pixel 6a, chances are you might be after some way of protecting your smartphone and prolonging its life in this world. Th.....»»
Toward a tastier tomato: Recovering the lost STP1 variant in modern tomato to improve soluble solid in fruit
In a study recently published in the journal Horticulture Research, researchers performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) for SSC of the red-ripe fruits in a population consisting of 481 tomato accessions with large natural variations and foun.....»»
To protect kids online, researchers call for cross-disciplinary collaboration
Children are spending more time in digital environments than ever, yet laws and policies haven't kept pace in protecting them there, writes a team of researchers in a new perspective in the journal Science......»»
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Understanding how cohesin makes DNA loops in the human genome and its role in Cornelia de Lange syndrome
Cohesin is a ring-shaped protein that surrounds and moves around the DNA molecule, forming the loops. It is a crucial process for the cell. Understanding how cohesin works has been one of the challenges of molecular biology in recent decades. A study.....»»
Genome of Australian fly defeats killer bacteria by evolving to co-exist with it
The more we learn about the biological world, the more complex it becomes......»»
Pseudo-chromosome–length genome assembly for the deep-sea eel Ilyophis brunneus sheds light on deep-sea adaptation
Recently, the research team led by Dr. Shunping He from the Institute of Deep Sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, published their research findings in the online version of Science China Life Sciences......»»