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Large-Scale Study Explores How Ancestry Correlates With Biomedical Traits
Novel research examines the relationship between complex traits and non-European ancestry.
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“Jumping Genes” Trigger Inflammation in Alzheimer’s
Researchers from The University of Texas San Antonio have identified a molecular process that leads to abnormal RNA production in Alzheimer’s disease and a rare brain disorder, progressive supranuclear palsy. The abnormal RNA behaves similarly to inflammatory triggers in viral infections.
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Deep Learning Aids Development of Super-Resolution Ultrasound
Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology used deep learning to develop a new framework for super-resolution ultrasound.
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Meet Chinmo, the "Youth Gene"
Researchers have recently revealed that the gene Chinmo is resoposible for establishing the juvenile stage in insects, and may play a key role in metamorphosis.
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Even Bacteria Need a Little Stress Relief
Researchers from Japan have found that a bacterial nanomachine with an unusual cellular location can protect cells from stressful environments.
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How Science Can Choose Less Stigmatizing Language
Word choice matters—a lot— when it comes to research. That's the conclusion of a new study that analyzed HIV-related stigmatizing language published in scientific literature from 2010 to 2020.
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“Jumping Genes” Alter Human Colon Genomes
According to a study, "jumping genes" can become activated and disrupt genomic functions throughout an individual's lifetime, particularly in the colorectal epithelium.
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Potential Target for Treating Neurological Disorders Identified From the Brain’s Protein-Degradation Machine
A new study has revealed that the brain's essential component, the 19s regulatory particle, has an independent "moonlighting" role at synapses, and thus might offer new opportunities in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of neurological disorders.
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Mother’s Milk Nurses Heart Cells to Maturity in Mice
Researchers from the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (NCIC) discovered that a fatty acid found in mother’s milk helps mouse pups’ hearts to mature. The study is published in Nature.
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Epigenetic Landscape Influences Transcription Factor Binding
Scientists studied how the epigenetic landscape influences the binding of pioneer transcription factors, affecting access to DNA.
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