DNA

Groundbreaking Discovery in Genomics: Researchers Shed Light on Behavior of Transposable Elements in Human Genome

Scientists at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of genomics. Their research, published in Cell Genomics, sheds light on the mysterious behavior of transposable elements (TEs) within the human genome. TEs are segments…

Groundbreaking Discovery in Understanding Neurodegenerative Disease Origins through Ancient Human DNA Analysis

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding the origins of neurodegenerative diseases through the analysis of ancient human DNA. The research, led by a team of international experts, has resulted in the establishment of the world’s largest gene bank…

MIT and Ragon Institute researchers make breakthrough in DNA-based vaccine development

Researchers from MIT and the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard have made a significant breakthrough in vaccine development. They have created a vaccine using a virus-like delivery particle made from DNA, which has shown promise in inducing a…

Study Reveals Insights into Oral Health of Stone Age Scandinavians

Recent research conducted by a team of scientists has shed light on the oral health of Stone Age individuals in Scandinavia. The study, published in Scientific Reports, presents the findings of a metagenomic analysis of chewed pitch dating back to…

Groundbreaking Discovery Reveals Critical Role of DNA Loops in Gene Repression

USC Stem Cell scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could reshape our understanding of how DNA functions and influences human health. The study, led by Oliver Bell, revealed the critical role that DNA loops play in gene repression. Published…

Abundance of Fungi Discovered in Ocean’s Twilight Zone Could Lead to New Drugs

The ocean’s twilight zone, located between 200 and 1000 meters below the surface, has recently revealed a surprising abundance of fungi through the largest study of ocean DNA. This discovery could potentially lead to the development of new drugs with…

Unearthing Individual-Level Mutation Risk Patterns

Unearthing individual-level mutation risk patterns Reviewed Jan 10 2024 Mutations, which occur continuously in every cell of our bodies, are a key contributor to cancer, ageing, and neurodegeneration. While exposure to mutagenic chemicals, or mistakes in cellular processes during DNA…

6 Traits You Can Thank Neanderthals For — From Bad Habits to Bedtimes

6 Traits You Can Thank Neanderthals For — From Bad Habits to Bedtimes By Tracy Swartz Published Jan. 7, 2024, 4:13 p.m. ET Research shows that many humans have Neanderthal DNA. People with European or Asian backgrounds have 1% to…

Study Reveals 3D Organization of DNA and Its Influence on Cell Identity Programs

Recent research conducted by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine has uncovered the intricate 3D organization of DNA and its influence on the programs that determine cell identity. The study, published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, sheds light on the…