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DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person’s body has the same DNA. Most DNA is located in the cell nucleus (where it is called nuclear DNA), but a small amount of DNA can also be found in the mitochondria (where it is called mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA).

Imaging study shows how junk DNA activates genes

Researchers at Princeton University have used video imaging to capture the process by which junk DNA activates genes.

23 Jul 2018

Restoring mitochondrial function to reverse aging-related skin wrinkles, hair loss in mice

Wrinkled skin and hair loss are hallmarks of aging. What if they could be reversed?

20 Jul 2018

Karius Test accurately detects invasive fungal infections, shows study

Karius, a life sciences company transforming infectious disease diagnostics with genomics and data through the innovative use of next-generation sequencing to analyze microbial cell-free DNA, announced today the positive results of a clinical study using blood samples from patients with confirmed invasive fungal infections.

20 Jul 2018

Yeast species used in biotechnology, food industries causes drug-resistant yeast infections

A major cause of drug-resistant clinical yeast infections is the same species previously regarded as non-pathogenic and commonly used in the biotechnology and food industries.

20 Jul 2018

New breeding technologies could enhance shape, size, color, and health benefits of produce

Forget vegetables with dull colors and fuzzy skin or fruits that lack of flavor--the produce aisle of the future could offer plant products that are designed for creative cooks and fussy eaters.

20 Jul 2018

Researchers present evidence of phage cooperation when attacking CRISPR-containing bacteria

CRISPR, or clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats, are an essential part of bacterial immunity designed to defend against foreign DNA. In bacteria, CRISPR acts just like it does in human cells as a pair of scissors, in their case with the goal of cutting strands of infecting DNA.

20 Jul 2018

Genetic sequencing reveals new clues to aggressiveness of prostate cancer

Using genetic sequencing, scientists have revealed the complete DNA makeup of more than 100 aggressive prostate tumors, pinpointing important genetic errors these deadly tumors have in common.

20 Jul 2018

Genome research suggests presence of enteric fever in medieval Europe

Genome research conducted by the University of Warwick suggests that enteric fever, a potentially lethal disease more commonly found in hot countries, was present in medieval Europe.

20 Jul 2018

Researchers raise viability of cloned mice using somatic cell nuclear transfer method

An international group of researchers have raised the viability of mice that were cloned using a method called somatic cell nuclear transfer, by stimulating two epigenetic factors, and by doing this have shown that creating cloned animals more efficiently will require further work in the area of epigenetics.

20 Jul 2018

WFN to highlight clean air for brain health on World Brain Day 2018

Global air pollution is not a problem that only affects lung health. Recent data show that airborne pollutants account for 30 percent of acute stroke cases worldwide.

19 Jul 2018

Study uncovers new protein complex that shields broken DNA ends

Scientists have made a major discovery about how cells repair broken strands of DNA that could have huge implications for the treatment of cancer.

19 Jul 2018

Gene regulator associated with protein pileup in exfoliation glaucoma

In exfoliation glaucoma, a protein dandruff clogs the outflow pathway for the fluid in our eyes.

19 Jul 2018

Study finds link between DNA methylation and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

DNA methylation is a molecular process that helps enable our bodies to repair themselves, fight infection, get rid of environmental toxins, and even to think. But sometimes this process goes awry.

19 Jul 2018

Study identifies RNA molecules that regulate male hormones in prostate cancer

In most cases of prostate cancer, tumor cell growth is stimulated by the action of male hormones, or androgens, such as testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.

19 Jul 2018

Few tips to help avoid sunburns in summer

It's all fun in the sun until you realize you should have reapplied more sunscreen. Sunburns are no fun, but more importantly, they are dangerous. This reddening of your skin caused by overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation may seem like just a temporary irritation- but it can cause long-lasting damage.

18 Jul 2018

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Imaging study shows how junk DNA activates genes

Restoring mitochondrial function to reverse aging-related skin wrinkles, hair loss in mice

Karius Test accurately detects invasive fungal infections, shows study

Yeast species used in biotechnology, food industries causes drug-resistant yeast infections

New breeding technologies could enhance shape, size, color, and health benefits of produce

Researchers present evidence of phage cooperation when attacking CRISPR-containing bacteria

Genetic sequencing reveals new clues to aggressiveness of prostate cancer

Genome research suggests presence of enteric fever in medieval Europe

Researchers raise viability of cloned mice using somatic cell nuclear transfer method

WFN to highlight clean air for brain health on World Brain Day 2018

Study uncovers new protein complex that shields broken DNA ends

Gene regulator associated with protein pileup in exfoliation glaucoma

Study finds link between DNA methylation and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Study identifies RNA molecules that regulate male hormones in prostate cancer

Few tips to help avoid sunburns in summer

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