Genomes from 240 Animal Species Illustrate what Distinguishes the Human Genome
Mammals have adapted to practically every ecosystem on Earth over the last 100 million years. Scientists with the Zoonomia Project have been mapping mammalian genome…
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Machine Learning Assists Scientists in Determining the Environmental Preferences of Microorganisms
Microorganisms are microscopic living organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. They can be found in a wide variety of…
A Better Approach of Gene Editing could Power the Next Generation of Cell and Gene Therapies
When compared to present technologies, a novel approach to genetic engineering of cells offers significant gains in speed, efficiency, and cellular toxicity. According to a…
How Spheres turn into Worms
Spheres do not naturally become worms as they are two distinct shapes with different properties. Spheres are three-dimensional shapes with a round surface, while worms…
A Recent Study Indicates that Autophagy Malfunction Starves Brain Cells of Energy
According to new research, neurodegeneration in brain cells may occur when the natural cellular cleaning mechanism malfunctions due to low levels of a niacin-related coenzyme,…
Mammalian Evolution Provides Clues to the Origins of Human Disease
Hundreds of scientific research have been undertaken over the years to identify the genes responsible for common human features such as eye color, IQ, and…
A Dynamic Network of Proteins in the Pores of the Nuclear Envelope Protects Against Harmful Invaders, According to a New Study
Tiny pores in the cell nucleus protect and preserve genetic material, which is essential for healthy aging. A team from the Max Planck Institute of…
Thymus Organoids were used to generate Patient-specific Cells
Thymus organoids are three-dimensional structures that are derived from stem cells and can be used to generate patient-specific cells. The thymus is an organ in…
A Novel Genetic Cause in Canine Bladder Tumors has been Identified by Researchers
New genetic alterations linked to a subset of canine bladder tumors have been discovered by researchers. Their discoveries have implications for both early cancer detection…
Coordination of a Molecular Module Controls Plant Cell Wall Synthesis and Adaptive Development
Plant cell wall formation is a complex process that involves the synthesis and deposition of various types of polysaccharides, proteins, and other molecules. The plant…
Neural Stem Cells aid in the maintenance of their Microenvironment
Neural stem cells (NSCs) play an important role in maintaining their microenvironment in the central nervous system (CNS). NSCs are undifferentiated cells that have the…
New Variations in Bacteria’s Sugar Coat are Discovered by Researchers to Help the Development of the Pneumococcal Vaccine
The “sugar coat” of bacteria refers to the outer layer of complex carbohydrates that surround some bacterial cells. This layer is also known as the…
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