Scientists use Genome Editing to Expand Entomological Research
Fanflow4Insects is a work-flow method developed by researchers that annotates gene functions in insects. Scientists use functional annotation to learn about the biological identity of…
Biology
Researchers Lift the Lid on a Persistent Probiotic
Extensive research on a recalcitrant bacterium could result in better probiotics. New research from North Carolina State University shows progress in gathering data on an…
Defending the Stokes-Einstein Equation’s Validity in Living Systems
The breakdown of the Stokes-Einstein relation in liquid water is one of many anomalies that occur during cooling and indicates the decoupling of diffusion and…
Hidden Genes could be used to Develop new Antibiotics
Bioscientists discover how to activate ‘silent’ gene clusters in bacteria, which could be a goldmine for new antibiotic candidates. Silents could be gold in the…
Antibiotics have different effects on Male and Female Gut Microbiomes
Antibiotics can have a number of negative effects on host health, both direct and indirect. The gut microbiota is critical in the regulation of host…
Cassava Disease Resistance is caused by a Mutation, According to Research
A genetic mutation that confers resistance to cassava mosaic disease has been discovered in new research (CMD). A genetic mutation that confers resistance to cassava…
Parasitic Worms Shed Light on the Development of Sex and Chromosomes
The research group of Qi Zhou from the University of Vienna and Zhejiang University sheds light on how sexual reproduction and the subsequent great diversity…
New COVID-19 Vaccine made with Altered Bacterial DNA
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with colleagues elsewhere, describe a novel approach to developing a COVID-19 vaccine…
How Gut Microbes can Evolve into Dangerous Pathogens
Many people are aware that gut bacteria are beneficial to health. Given their geographical location, you might assume that their role is solely digestive. However,…
Explanation of Resistance to Cassava Mosaic Disease
Researchers have identified the gene responsible for resistance to the devastating cassava mosaic disease in certain cassava cultivars. This is a critical step in developing…
The Retron Switch for Bacterial Immune Defenses
Researchers have developed a tool to better understand what might ‘switch on’ bacterial immune defenses by understanding the function of an elusive small DNA in…
Bacteria with Recording Abilities Monitor Gut Health
Researchers have given gut bacteria data logger functionality in order to track which genes are active in the bacteria. These microorganisms may one day provide…
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