Genetics News And Research Archives Page 2

Apple of her eyes (6/12/2008)

Apples being modified for many different uses ...> Full Article

Need microRNA processing? Get Smad (6/12/2008)

Geneticists have found that Smad proteins regulate microRNA processing. ...> Full Article

Scientists identify a key regulator of DNA mutations (6/11/2008)

Researchers have independently identified a tiny molecule that directly binds to and curbs the production of the potent gene mutator B lymphocyte. ...> Full Article

RNA induction of an epigenetic hereditary pathology (6/10/2008)

A new study shows that microinjection of RNA molecules into mouse embryos induces a hereditary form of cardiac hypertrophy that is similar to human hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ...> Full Article

Joint venture bolsters genomic sequencing capabilities (6/10/2008)

Joint venture acquires two new instruments that provide an enhanced ability to sequence genomes more quickly and broadly. ...> Full Article

Gene Regulating Glucose Levels Identified (6/9/2008)

Discovery provides insight into blood sugar regulation ...> Full Article

Face-to-face search for genetic switches (6/9/2008)

A new investigation into how genes determine our facial appearance is to be launched ...> Full Article

Gene That Magnetically Labels Cells Shows Potential as Imaging Tool (6/8/2008)

Mammalian cells can produce tiny magnetic nuggets after the introduction of a single gene from bacteria, scientists have found. The gene MagA could become a valuable tool for tracking cells' movement through the body via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ...> Full Article

Brucella abortus S19 genome sequenced; points toward virulence genes (6/8/2008)

Geneticists have sequenced the genome of Brucella abortus strain S19. Strain S19 is a naturally occurring strain of B. abortus that does not cause disease ...> Full Article

Researchers observe spontaneous 'ratcheting' of single ribosome molecules (6/8/2008)

Researchers report this week that they are the first to observe the dynamic, ratchet-like movements of single ribosomal molecules in the act of building proteins from genetic blueprints. ...> Full Article

The good news in our DNA: Defects you can fix with vitamins and minerals (6/7/2008)

Personal genomes may lead to personalized vitamin supplements ...> Full Article

Mouse ovaries and testes age in unique ways (6/6/2008)

Aging leads to large changes in gene activity in the ovaries of mice, but only limited changes in testes ...> Full Article

How cell's master transcribing machine achieves near perfection (6/6/2008)

Researchers describe cell's major transcriptional machinery, RNA polymerase II ...> Full Article

Researchers Build Model Protocell Capable of Copying DNA (6/5/2008)

Four billion years ago, modern cells were absent on our still-young planet. The simple protocells that are thought to have given rise to Earth's earliest life forms were plentiful, but likely no more than a bit of genetic material surrounded by a hollow membrane. ...> Full Article

Possible new approach to purifying drinking water (6/4/2008)

A genetic tool used by medical researchers may also be used in a novel approach to remove harmful microbes and viruses from drinking water. ...> Full Article

A common aquatic animal's genome can capture foreign DNA (6/2/2008)

Apparent ease of DNA incorporation may reveal a bizarre new form of sexual reproduction ...> Full Article

Genetic pesticide developed (6/1/2008)

Researchers describe mixture that, when consumed by termites, causes them to be cripplingly deformed after molting. ...> Full Article

Volcanic bug aids 'Children of the Moon' (6/1/2008)

Scientists probing an ancient microbe have shed new light on a rare condition that causes acute sensitivity to the sun. ...> Full Article

X chromosome exposed (6/1/2008)

An enzyme that binds differently to male and female sex chromosomes helps males to make up for their X chromosome shortage ...> Full Article

New Technique Allows Targeted Inactivation Of Genes In Research Model (5/31/2008)

Finding has broad implications for genetic research ...> Full Article

New insights into cellular reprogramming revealed by genomic analysis (5/31/2008)

Research uncovers critical molecular events underlying reprogramming of differentiated cells to a stem cell state ...> Full Article

Statistical tool could explain gene study variations (5/30/2008)

While scientists are using the human genome to associate certain genes with disease, Dr. Hongyan Xu wants to ensure they are accounting for natural variations in those genes. ...> Full Article

Scientists reveal the genetics of fat storage in cells (5/29/2008)

Scientists devised a genetic screen to identify genes responsible for fat storage in cell of fruit flies, and potentially other species. ...> Full Article

Scientists Build A Better DNA Molecule (5/29/2008)

New technique allows long DNA molecules to be composed hierarchically from smaller building blocks ...> Full Article

Scientists sequence first female DNA (5/28/2008)

Geneticists in the Netherlands are the first to determine the DNA sequence of a woman ...> Full Article

Metagenomics of skin reveals insights into the human microbiome (5/27/2008)

The human body is home to a diverse range of microorganisms, estimated to outnumber human cells in a healthy adult by ten fold. The importance of characterizing human microbiota for understanding health and disease is highlighted by the recent launch of the Human Microbiome Project ...> Full Article

Research Suggests Abnormal 'Editing' of Gene Messages a Cause of Lupus (5/26/2008)

Researchers have uncovered evidence that the abnormal "editing" of gene messages in a type of white blood cell may be behind the development of lupus ...> Full Article

Whole genome activity, letter-by-letter (5/26/2008)

Global sequence and chip study examines eukaryotic transcription ...> Full Article

Real-time observation of the DNA-repair mechanism (5/24/2008)

Researchers have witnessed the spontaneous repair of damage to DNA molecules in real time ...> Full Article

Scientists Visualize Gene Regulation in Living Cells (5/23/2008)

A research team has applied advanced imaging methods and computer simulations to be able to glance at the regulation of a cancer-related gene in a living cell ...> Full Article