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Artificial Epigenetic Switches May Aid Our Understanding of Gene Expression
Researchers from the Czech Academy of Sciences and Charles University constructed an artificial chemical DNA switch and made the first step towards artificial epigenetics - targeted switching on and off of genes.
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How Plants Transfer Immunity
A global research team including scientists from La Trobe University have identified specific locations within plants' chromosomes capable of transferring immunity to their offspring.
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Mobile DNA Element Found in Mosquito Parasite Has Potential for Infectious Disease Control
Controlling mosquito-borne illnesses has historically been difficult. Scientists have turned to manipulating Wolbachia, a parasitic bacterium within mosquitoes, as a way to control the reproductive fitness of mosquito populations that transmit human disease. In a study, researchers identified a new mobile DNA element in Wolbachia, which may contribute to improved control strategies for mosquito vectors of disease.
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Lighting Up Cancer-causing Mutations With “LumosVar”
By conjuring the spell “Lumos!” wizards in the mythical world of Harry Potter could light up the tip of their magic wands and illuminate their surroundings. So, too, does LumosVar, a computer program that “lights up” cancer-causing genetic Var-ients, or mutations, illuminating how physicians might best treat their patients.
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“Greek Goddess” Gene Linked to Increased Cellular Aging in PTSD
It is well known that psychiatric stress is associated with accelerated aging. Now, a new study shows that a gene mutation interacts with multiple types of psychiatric stress including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pain and sleep disturbances in association with cellular aging.
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Rabbits Like to Eat Plants With Lots of DNA
Researchers have found that rabbits prefer to eat plants with plenty of DNA, and that invertebrates, such as snails and insects, prefer to eat plants with much less DNA.
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Zika Study May "Supercharge" Vaccine Research
Scientists looking at the genetics of Zika virus have found a way to fast-track research which could lead to new vaccines.
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Novel Method Detects Cancerous DNA
A new method of determining the sequence of molecules in DNA can be used to detect small fragments of cancerous genetic material in blood samples from lung cancer patients with a high degree of accuracy.
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Why Humans Are Adaptable yet Delicate
What makes one person different from one another, and how did these differences evolve? A study is illuminating one aspect of this complicated question. The research examines hot spots of genetic variation within the human genome, examining the sections of our DNA that are most likely to differ significantly from one person to another.
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