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Scientists have discovered how a protein and enzymes interact to allow hepatitis A virus to replicate, and then used a known drug to stop viral replication in an animal model.

Hox genes are responsible for ensuring cells learn and remember their location in the body, and new synthetic DNA technology has enabled researchers to create artificial versions to understand how they work.

In a new study, scientists use gene expression patterns, called transcriptomics, to investigate the ancient origins of the placenta.

Using cutting-edge sequencing technology and powerful computational analysis, scientists have revealed that the two phyla, Kamptozoa and Bryozoa, split from mollusks and worms earlier than previous studies have suggested, and thus they indeed form a distinct group.

Using artificial intelligence, UT Southwestern researchers have discovered a new family of sensing genes in enteric bacteria that are linked by structure and probably function, but not genetic sequence.

A study has investigated the role of the gRNA component of the CRISPR/Cas9 protein, in the hopes of optimizing the effectiveness of the technology.

Vibrational spectroscopy has been used to identify protein acetylation, providing a more accurate method to gain a clear understanding of acetylation in biological systems.

New research has identified that higher levels of a blood clotting factor are associated with poorer outcomes for breast cancer patients, suggesting that analysis of this protein could help predict clinical outcomes.

Sencescent or zombie cells have lost their ability to divide, but remain otherwise functional, acting as drivers of dementia, cardiovascular disease and cancer. New research has revealed how zombie cells are formed, pointing towards therapeutics that could minimize their impact on our healthy lifespan.

In a study of eye fluid from 38 patients, researchers say they have found that levels of a specific protein appears to help accurately predict whether people with the wet form of age-related macular degeneration may need lifelong, frequent eye injections to preserve vision or if they can be safely weaned off the treatments.