Scientists explored mRNA and protein public databases to unravel hidden meanings of the genetic code. Using a metric derived from
It’s all in the code: Protein production efficiency can be predicted by gene sequence
Critical new clues about what goes awry in autistic brains: Changes in RNA editing play an important role in the disorder, scientists find
A team of UCLA-led scientists has discovered important clues to what goes wrong in the brains of people with autism
How transcription factors explore the genome
Transcription factors (TFs) are proteins that regulate the transcription of genes, which is the first step in making a protein.
More accurate leukemia diagnosis expected as researchers refine leukemia classification
Like cartographers completing a map, investigators have identified multiple new subtypes of the most common childhood cancer — research that
Unravelling mystery of how, when DNA replicates
A team of Florida State University researchers has unlocked a decades-old mystery about how a critical cellular process is regulated
Researchers uncover molecular mechanisms linked to autism and schizophrenia: Findings deepen understanding of brain architecture, could lead to new therapies for psychiatric diseases
Since the completion of the groundbreaking Human Genome Project in 2003, researchers have discovered changes to hundreds of places in
Suicide: Study finds 4 genes that may raise risk
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), almost 800,000 people die by suicide every year. Among people aged 15–29, suicide
Finding a rhyme and reason to CRISPR-Cas9’s mutations: Investigators predict CRISPR-Cas9 gene disruptions with accuracy, experimentally confirm findings in disease models
Since the early days of CRISPR-Cas9, researchers have known that this gene editing technology is excellent for breaking things. With
Think Genes Dictate Your Life Span? Think Again
TUESDAY, Nov. 6, 2018 — Your life partner has a much greater influence on your longevity than the genes you
Advanced sequencing technology provides new insights into human mitochondrial diseases
The ability to translate the genetic code into proteins is an essential step in all living organisms. A cornerstone of