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…