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Fat Patterns in Killer Whale Blubber Reveals What They Are Eating

Detailed overview of orca diets provides insight into potential impacts on Arctic food webs.
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How an Aging-Associated Enzyme Accesses Our Genetic Material

New research provides insight into how an enzyme that helps regulate aging and other metabolic processes accesses our genetic material to modulate gene expression within the cell.
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Adding mRNA Vaccine to Melanoma Immunotherapy Boosts Effectiveness

A new clinical trial – the results of which are due to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research – has shown that adding an mRNA vaccine to immunotherapy for melanoma boosts effectiveness.
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The Most Extensive Guide of Human Gene Mutations Ever Created

With hundreds of tissue donors, it is the most extensive guide ever created; could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with "bad luck or bad habits".
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Peptide That Blocks a Hyperactive Brain Enzyme Could Be a Potential Alzheimer’s Treatment

Neuroscientists have found a way to reverse some symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease by interfering with a typically overactive enzyme.
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Molecular Compounds in Maternal Blood Linked to Autism Risk

New research moves us one step closer to early diagnosis and treatment for autism spectrum disorder.
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Gene Reading Gets “Sloppy” in Old Age

As we age, gene transcription gets faster and "sloppier", according to new research from the University of Cologne. This points towards a new molecular mechanism that contributes to aging.
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Major Study Diagnoses 5,500 People With Rare Genetic Diseases

Around 5,500 people with severe developmental disorders now know the genetic cause of their condition, thanks to a major nationwide study which will help improve diagnosis across the world.
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Stability and Solubility of De Novo Proteins Compared to Computer-Generated Proteins

A team of researchers have, for the first time, carried out experiments comparing de novo proteins with computer-generated proteins as regards their stability and solubility – and have been able to demonstrate small but significant differences between them.
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3D Printing of DNA and Proteins Is on the Horizon

Researchers have developed a novel 3D printing strategy that preserves the folding structure and molecular function of various biopolymers.
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