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Octopuses Edit Their RNA To Adjust to the Cold
Octopuses use RNA editing to rapidly respond to environmental temperature changes by altering protein function.
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Masturbation’s Evolutionary Purpose Identified in Primate Study
Biology has developed billion-dollar cancer atlases and sophisticated genomic techniques. It has answered countless questions about the beauty and mystery of human experience. But one key conundrum remains unsolved: why do we masturbate?
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Neanderthal DNA Has Lingering Effects in Modern Humans
A multi-institutional research team has found that Neanderthal DNA can actively influence some human traits, particularly those involved in immunity.
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Function of Polyploid Placental Cells Investigated
New research from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research suggests that further exploration of the placenta’s roles and capabilities may lead to insights for positive pregnancy outcomes.
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Unexpected Link Found Between Chromosomal Instability and Epigenetic Alterations
New research has uncovered an unexpected link between two hallmarks of cancer: chromosomal instability and epigenetic alterations.
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AI Model Uses Genetic Information To Predict Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease
A research team has developed an artificial intelligence based model that uses genetic information to predict an individual’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease well before symptoms occur.
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Can Exercise “Fight Off” Genetic Risks of Type 2 Diabetes?
A new study suggests that physical activity may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even for those with a high genetic risk of the disease.
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How Does the Gut Microbiome Cope With Antibiotics?
It has been unclear how the microbiome responds to repeated antibiotic therapy, but a preclinical study, using metagenome and cultivation analyses, has identified evolutionary mechanisms that contribute to the resilience of the microbial community.
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Malaria Parasites Sync Their Molecular Rhythms With Those of Their Host
Research could pave the way to new anti-malarials that work by “jet-lagging” the parasites that cause the disease.
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Antibiotic Resistance Identified in Places Where It Was Previously Unseen
Antibiotic resistance genes are more widespread in our environment than previously thought, with new research indicating bacteria in almost all environments carry resistance genes.
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