Biology

Oncogenomics is a branch of genomics that studies cancer-related genes and their roles in cancer development and progression. It is a subfield of genomics that…

Genetic predisposition is the increased likelihood of developing a specific trait or condition as a result of an individual’s genetic make-up. It is a genetic…

The process by which cells communicate with one another and respond to external stimuli is referred to as signal transduction. It is the process by…

Some non-native plants grown in public gardens or arboretums are escaping and becoming invasive in natural forests. Denis Conover, a botanist, does not have to…

Metastasis suppressors are genes or proteins that prevent cancer cells from spreading from the primary tumor to other parts of the body, a process known…

Ancient pathogen genomics is the extraction, sequencing, and analysis of genetic material from ancient pathogens. It is a scientific field concerned with the study of…

Molecular paleontology is a relatively new interdisciplinary field that uses molecular techniques to study the evolution and relationships of ancient organisms. It combines principles from…

An immunological synapse (also known as an immune synapse) is the interface between an antigen-presenting cell or target cell and a lymphocyte such as a…

Cell signaling is the process by which a cell communicates with itself, other cells, and its surroundings. It is the process by which cells communicate…

Tunneling nanotubes (TNTs) or membrane nanotubes are cytoskeletal protrusions that extend from the plasma membrane and allow different animal cells to connect over long distances,…

An oncogene is a gene that has the potential to cause cancer. It is a type of gene that has the potential to cause cancer.…

A tumor suppressor gene (TSG) is a type of gene that is important in regulating cell division and preventing tumor formation.  It is a gene…