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…
Biology
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…
New Inherited Retroviruses discovered in the Koala Genome
Over millions of years, retroviruses have left a legacy in host genomes as endogenous retroviruses (ERVs), and their structure, diversity, and prevalence provide insights into…
Two Plant Hormones in Poplars help each other Fight Harmful Fungus
Contrary to popular belief, the defense hormones salicylic acid and jasmonic acid do not always compete for control of plant chemical defenses against pests and…
Researchers establish a Global Resource for Cell Engineering
CellRepo, a species and strain database that employs cell barcodes to monitor and track created organisms, has been launched by an international collaboration. The database…
The Secret to Preventing Type 1 Diabetes May Be to Focus on Beta Cells Rather Than the Immune System
Research studying the autoimmune response, in which the immune system kills the insulin-producing pancreatic islet beta cells, is a common topic of type 1 diabetes…
To Demonstrate How Biases in RNA Sequences Affect Gene Expression, Researchers Have Created an Online Portal
The significance of detecting and comprehending how variations between tissues and cells influence gene expression without changing the underlying genetic code is discussed in a…
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