Scientists detail the structure of dumbbell-like sequences in DNA during interphase that suggest several unseen aspects of chromosome configuration and…
Genome archeologists discover path to activate immune response against cancer
Ancient embedded elements in our DNA from generations past can activate a powerful immune response to kill cancer cells like…
Tumor DNA in spinal fluid could help doctors better monitor childhood brain cancer
Researchers have demonstrated that a new liquid biopsy approach overcomes traditional barriers to quickly and efficiently diagnose and monitor high-grade…
Delivering proteins to testes could someday treat male infertility
According to the Mayo Clinic, about 15% of couples are infertile, and male infertility plays a role in over one-third…
Chili-shaped device could reveal just how hot that pepper is
Some people love spicy food — the hotter, the better. Others go out of their way to avoid the palate-singeing…
Americans’ responses to COVID-19 stay-home orders differed according to population density
Americans strongly reduced their visits to grocery stores, pharmacies, and transit stations following stay-at-home orders from mayors and governors earlier…
Transcription factors may inadvertently lock in DNA mistakes
A team of researchers has found that transcription factors have a tendency to bind strongly to ‘mismatched’ sections of DNA,…
New research reveals why low oxygen damages the brain
Brain cell dysfunction in low oxygen is, surprisingly, caused by the very same responder system that is intended to be…
Scientists take major step toward Angelman Syndrome gene therapy
Babies born with a faulty maternal copy of the UBE3A gene will develop Angelman syndrome, a severe neurodevelopmental disorder with…
Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease with skin samples could lead to earlier detection
New research shows a simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson’s disease, which could lead to earlier detection of the…