Gene

A gene is a unit of heredity in a living organism. It normally resides on a stretch of DNA that codes for a type of protein or for an RNA chain that has a function in the organism. All living things depend on genes, as they specify all proteins and functional RNA chains.
What are Genes?

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the chemical information database that carries the complete set of instructions for the cell as to the nature of the proteins produced by it, its life span, maturity, function and death. Genes are the working subunits of DNA. Each gene contains a particular set of instructions, usually coding for a particular protein or for a particular function.

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New drug restores vision by regenerating retinal nerves

New drug restores vision by regenerating retinal nerves

Scientists make breakthrough in understanding the causes of spina bifida

Scientists make breakthrough in understanding the causes of spina bifida

ICRAFT platform identifies new targets for cancer immunotherapy

ICRAFT platform identifies new targets for cancer immunotherapy

Comprehensive AAV delivery map aids in advancing gene therapy

Comprehensive AAV delivery map aids in advancing gene therapy

Novel ARPC1B mutation identified in a patient with recurrent eosinophilia

Novel ARPC1B mutation identified in a patient with recurrent eosinophilia

Scientists discover key genes for regenerating cells in the ear and eye

Scientists discover key genes for regenerating cells in the ear and eye

Long-term Transcendental Meditation shown to improve stress and aging markers

Long-term Transcendental Meditation shown to improve stress and aging markers

New genetic discovery sheds light on PHTS-related vascular malformations

New genetic discovery sheds light on PHTS-related vascular malformations

Swedish researchers identify genetic variants linked to atherosclerosis

Swedish researchers identify genetic variants linked to atherosclerosis

Hedonic eating fades with obesity—but neurotensin helps bring it back

Hedonic eating fades with obesity—but neurotensin helps bring it back

New PCR test offers hope for better treatment of bacterial vaginosis

New PCR test offers hope for better treatment of bacterial vaginosis

Emory team takes heart disease research to the International Space Station

Emory team takes heart disease research to the International Space Station

Studies explore bioactive compounds in plants for disease prevention

Studies explore bioactive compounds in plants for disease prevention

Scientists develop lab model to study TDP-43 accumulation in neurodegeneration

Scientists develop lab model to study TDP-43 accumulation in neurodegeneration

Research provides a comprehensive genomic and epigenomic landscape of ICE syndrome

Research provides a comprehensive genomic and epigenomic landscape of ICE syndrome

AI-powered model improves prediction of bladder cancer treatment outcomes

AI-powered model improves prediction of bladder cancer treatment outcomes

New peptide antibiotic stops bacteria by binding where no drug has before

New peptide antibiotic stops bacteria by binding where no drug has before

Gasdermin D found to play a crucial role in heart arrhythmias

Gasdermin D found to play a crucial role in heart arrhythmias

Transforming genetic deafness treatment with base editing

Transforming genetic deafness treatment with base editing

Cell's stress response is more nuanced and compartmentalized than previously thought

Cell's stress response is more nuanced and compartmentalized than previously thought

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