How Human Cells Produce the Zika Virus
When the Zika virus infects a human, it replicates within cells of the body, particularly in cells of the immune system. After the virus has…
Biology
An enhanced Hereditary Cancer Test is created by Researchers
Advances in genetic testing can help people identify their risk for inherited cancer and take steps to prevent or manage it. Hereditary cancer is caused…
Epigenetics is making Inroads into Cancer Treatment
Epigenetics is an emerging field that is beginning to have an impact on the clinical practice of cancer. Epigenetics refers to the study of changes…
The Life of Europasaurus as Revealed by its Inner Ear
Europasaurus was a small, herbivorous dinosaur that lived in what is now Europe during the Late Jurassic period, about 150 million years ago. It is…
Monitoring RNA Regulation at the Molecular Level
Molecular monitoring of RNA regulation involves techniques that allow researchers to study how RNA (ribonucleic acid) is regulated within cells. This can include techniques such…
The Epigenetic Emergency Switch enhances Immunity to Infections
Epigenetics refers to the study of changes in gene expression or cellular phenotype that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence. Epigenetic regulation…
Testing on Zebrafish reveals a Gene that may be at the Root of Domestication
Queen Mary University of London researchers have demonstrated that zebrafish can provide genetic baz1b clues to the evolution of social behaviors in humans and domesticated…
Identifying Genes that will Aid Fruiting Plants in Drought Adaptation
Fruit production in plants is often sensitive to drought stress, as drought can reduce plant growth and fertility. There is ongoing research into identifying genes…
According to New Research, Smartphones are Allergen Reservoirs
It is not uncommon for smartphones to harbor a variety of microbes, including allergens. This can occur due to the frequent handling of the device…
Identified Key Innate Immune Cell Functions
Inflammation and increased mucus production are common symptoms of worm infections and allergies. This immune response involves our innate immune cells, but their precise functions…
The Drying Process could be an Important Step in the Evolution of Life
The process of drying could have played a role in the development of life on Earth. Water is a necessary component for the chemical reactions…
Some Guts are more efficient than others at Absorbing Energy
According to new research from the University of Copenhagen, a subset of the Danish population has gut microbes that extract more energy from food than…
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