Never-before-seen view of gene transcription captured microbiologystudy
Every living cell transcribes DNA into RNA. This process begins when an enzyme called RNA polymerase (RNAP) clamps onto DNA. […]
Genetics
Not so selfish after all: Viruses use freeloading genes as weapons
Curious bits of DNA tucked inside genomes across all kingdoms of life historically have been disregarded since they don’t seem
GeneMAP discovery platform will help define functions for ‘orphan’ metabolic proteins microbiologystudy
A multidisciplinary research team has developed a discovery platform to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism — the
Genomic data integration improves prediction accuracy of apple fruit traits
Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed tremendous progress in the tools used for genomic analysis. While it’s
New bio-based tool quickly detects concerning coronavirus variants microbiologystudy
Cornell University researchers have developed a bioelectric device that can detect and classify new variants of coronavirus to identify those
First ever 3D reconstruction of 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth chromosomes thanks to serendipitously freeze-dried skin
An international research team has assembled the genome and 3D chromosomal structures of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth — the first
Atlas of proteins reveals inner workings of cells microbiologystudy
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed an atlas of proteins describing how they behave inside human cells. This
Novel genome editing approach restores hearing in adult preclinical models with genetic deafness
A team led by Mass Eye and Ear researchers has demonstrated for the first time a successful restoration of hearing
A vector system for single and tandem expression of cloned genes and multi-colour fluorescent tagging in Haloferax volcanii microbiologystudy
A vector system for single and tandem expression of cloned genes and multi-colour fluorescent tagging in Haloferax volcanii | Microbiology