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Ancient Brain Area Has Surprising Function
Researchers have discovered that a brain area preserved through evolution, called the superior colliculus, is more crucial for vision than we thought.
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Researchers Map Genetic Blueprints for 51 Species
Data gathered using software developed by Johns Hopkins University computer scientists will have 'huge implications' for understanding human health and evolution
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How Does Obesity Dismantle Our Mitochondria?
Researchers have revealed how a high-fat changes our mitochondria, reducing their capacity to burn fat, pinpointing the single gene involved in this process.
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Inherited Mutations May Predict Interval Breast Cancer
An investigation conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet has led to a discovery in breast cancer diagnostics and treatments that could reshape screening programs and clinical approaches.
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Researchers Map Seagrass Genomes
Gene analyses revealing the capacity of marine flowering plants to exist under changing environmental conditions provide clues for the conservation and sustainable use of important ecosystems.
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Lab-Grown Beef Can Now Produce Its Own Growth Factors
Cells used to produce lab-grown beef have been engineered to produce their own growth factors, which could cut production costs.
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Circadian Clock Gene Has a Variable Role in Cancer
A Cancer Research study has found that the circadian clock – which synchronizes physiological and cellular activities with the day-night cycle and is generally thought to be tumor suppressive – in fact has a contextually variable role in cancer.
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Genes Linked to Albinism in Wels Catfish Identified
Mutations in many different genes can cause albinism, due to the complex nature of melanin pigment synthesis and metabolism. Researchers have identified these genes in Wels catfish.
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Stem Cell Study Reveals Influence of Genetics on Immune Cell Production
In a new mouse study, researchers from the USC Stem Cell lab of Rong Lu describe how specific gene activity could potentially enhance immune cell production.
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Unravelling Autism’s Three-Dimensional Puzzle
Researchers examined the genetics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by analyzing mutations in the genomes of individuals and their families.
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