genes
17
Nov
Gene plays important role in embryonic development
The embryonic development is a process that starts with the fertilization of the egg by the sperm and ends with the formation of a matu...
02
Nov
The guardian of the (epi-)genome
Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene expression that are not due to changes in the DNA sequence. Epigenetic mechanisms can silen...
02
Nov
A new control system for synthetic genes
A new control system for synthetic genes has been developed that may help to improve the accuracy and efficiency of gene synthesis. The...
29
Oct
On the trail of missing genes and cancer clues
On the trail of missing genes and cancer clues
By: Erin Allday
San Francisco Chronicle
March 3, 2020
Scientists have long known tha...
22
Oct
New genetic research advances understanding of internal mechanisms of biological clocks
New genetic research has advanced our understanding of the internal mechanisms of biological clocks. Clocks are important control syste...
13
Oct
Clusters of genes help mice live longer
A new study has found that certain clusters of genes help mice live longer.
Scientists have long known that diet and lifestyle choices...
09
Oct
Researchers identify flu-fighting pathways and genes essential for influenza A immune defense
It's the middle of winter and the flu is going around. But there is some good news on the horizon for those who are worried about the f...
09
Oct
Age vs. genetics: Which is more important for determining how we age?
It's a common question: which has more bearing on how we age, our genetics or our lifestyle choices? The answer, it turns out, is a bit...
06
Oct
The promise of new anti-obesity therapies arising from knowledge of genetic obesity traits
The promise of new anti-obesity therapies arising from knowledge of genetic obesity traits and weight management.
The ever-growing obe...
24
Sep
Researchers identify drug resistance factors for advanced prostate cancer
In a recent study, researchers have identified several key genes that contribute to drug resistance in advanced prostate cancer.
Prost...