Emerging research explores the rapid evolutionary adaptations in bats that grant them unique resistance to infections and cancer. The study …
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AntibioticsBacteriaBiologyGeneticsSciTech NewsUniversity Of Technology Sydney
Genomic Monitoring: A Novel Tool in Countering the Proliferation of Lethal Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms
This article delves into a recent study advocating for genomic monitoring as an effective tool to identify and mitigate the …
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Reassessment of Genetic Underpinnings of Skin Pigmentation and Ethnic Ancestry
Researchers from Penn State have found that the genetics behind lighter skin tones in East Asians and Native Americans differ …
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Revolutionizing Gene Therapy: Advancements in CRISPR-Cas9-Based Genome Editing
Cutting-edge gene therapy: Bar-Ilan Univ. researchers pioneer CRISPR-Cas9 advancements for precise genetic disorder treatment.
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BiodiversityBiologyEndangeredGeneticsPlant ScienceSciTech NewsUniversity Of Connecticut
Unveiling the Genetic Mysteries of Endangered Butternut Trees
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaThis article delves into a University of Connecticut project where undergraduates have sequenced the DNA of the endangered butternut tree. …
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Unraveling the Enigma of Migraine: Identification of Genetic Factors and Potential Treatment Approaches
by Amir Husseinby Amir HusseinUnraveling the Enigma of Migraine: Identification of Genetic Factors and Potential Treatment ApproachesA recent investigation published in Nature Genetics scrutinizes …
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Unveiling the Most Comprehensive Single-Cell Brain Map to Date: A Pioneering Milestone in Neuroscience
This article discusses the creation of the most comprehensive primate brain atlas, encompassing 4.2 million cells. An international effort, it …
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Unveiling the Immune Mechanisms of Bats: Potential Avenues for Antiviral and Anticancer Therapies
Unveiling the Immune Mechanisms of Bats: Potential Avenues for Antiviral and Anticancer TherapiesBats, distinguished as the only mammals capable of …
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DNA Larceny: Recent Studies Uncover Parasites’ Ability to Control Host Behavior Using Pilfered Genes
Recent study led by Tappei Mishina reveals horsehair worms manipulate insect hosts using genes acquired from the hosts, highlighting the …
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Is a Widely Used Antiplatelet Drug Ineffective for a Significant Population Segment? New Research Indicates Concerns
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaNew research reveals that 57% of British South Asians have a genetic variant that inhibits the effectiveness of the antiplatelet …