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A Genetic Approach To Tackling Marine Biofouling
A group of synthetic biologists at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have identified new genetic targets that could lead to safe, biologically-based approaches to combat marine biofouling – the process of sea-based microorganisms, plants, or algae binding to underwater surfaces.
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Microbiome Study May Explain Why Breast-Fed and Formula-Fed Infants Can Differ So Much
A new study in mice could help to explain why gut microbiomes of breastfed infants can differ greatly from those of formula-fed infants.
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“Jumping” DNA Influences Neuronal Differentiation and Function
A new study has provided evidence that transposable elements play a significant role in influencing the development of the human brain.
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What Can an Ancient Dog Genome Teach Us About Human Vocalization?
Using conservation biology and genomics, researchers have discovered that the New Guinea singing dog, thought to be extinct, is in fact thriving and could provide insight into human vocalization.
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Stingless Bee's Genome Sequenced
Researchers have sequenced the genome of a stingless bee species, providing insight into their evolution.
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Missing Link Identified in Plant Evolution
A team has discovered a missing link in the evolution of photosynthesis and carbon fixation. Dating back more than 2.4 billion years, a newly discovered form of the plant enzyme rubisco could give new insight into plant evolution and breeding
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Protein Knock-Out Leads to Diabetes in Mice
A protein that’s common throughout the body plays a key role in regulating glucose levels, says new research conducted in the Cell Signal Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) and Riken Center of Integrative Medical Sciences.
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Mealworms Show Promise as a Good, Sustainable Food Source
Researchers have found new evidence that the yellow mealworm shows promise as alternative protein source.
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One Step Closer to Earlier Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis
Researchers have identified genetic risk factors for developing bipolar disorder and psychosis among people with depression.
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Mutation in “Housekeeping” tRNA Linked to Autism
University of California San Diego scientists studying tRNAs in mice have now found that a mutation in a tRNA gene called n-Tr20—expressed only in the brain—can disrupt the landscape of the entire cell, leading to a chain reaction altering brain function and behavior.
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