The mystery of ‘selfish’ B chromosomes in rye solved
Some chromosomes, such as B chromosomes, can increase their inheritance rate to their own advantage. These extra chromosomes are found […]
Genetics
On the origin of life: How the first cell membranes came to exist microbiologystudy
Few questions have captivated humankind more than the origin of life on Earth. How did the first living cells come
Genetic changes linked to testicular cancer offer fresh insights into the disease microbiologystudy
Mutational landscape of adult testicular germ cell tumors (TGCT). Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53193-6 Scientists have identified new gene
Genetics
Study shows mechanical stiffness of tissue can alter fate of tumor cell populations microbiologystudy
Soft-selected cells spread, assemble F-actin fibers, and exhibit YAP in the nucleus on soft ECM. Credit: Proceedings of the National
One-time gene therapy reverses liver disease MASH in mouse models microbiologystudy
Credit: Molecular Therapy (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2024.10.023 UAB researchers have reversed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in mouse models. MASH is a
Bioluminescent proteins made from scratch enable non-invasive, multi-functional biological imaging microbiologystudy
Bioluminescence is the natural chemical process of light creation in some living creatures that makes fireflies flicker and some jellyfish
Synthetic cells emulate natural cellular communication microbiologystudy
A research team from the University of Basel has succeeded in synthesizing simple, environmentally sensitive cells complete with artificial organelles.
Bulges calculated in the supercomputer: How cells digest their internal canal system microbiologystudy
Inside cells, there exists an extensive system of canals known as the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), which consists of membrane-encased tubes
Genetics
Could a genetic flaw be the key to stopping people craving sugary treats? microbiologystudy
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A study published in Gastroenterology provides novel genetic insights into dietary preferences and opens the possibility
Protein variant presents a potential new target for developing effective treatments for Parkinson’s disease microbiologystudy
α-synuclein spread in the mouse brain. Credit: Tel Aviv University. Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) discovered a new factor