Latest Articles for Genetics

Genetic and Genomic Medicine Boosting Genetic Diagnosis with Functional Evidence

Enhancing genetic diagnosis by improving functional evidence classification and support.

Rehan M. Villani, Bronwyn Terrill, Emma Tudini

2025-03-18T23:48:50+00:00 ― 6 min read

Plant Biology The Colorful World of Aquilegia vulgaris

Discover the science behind the vibrant colors of Columbine flowers.

Ronja Friedhoff, Katharina Wolff, Boas Pucker

2025-03-18T21:26:15+00:00 ― 6 min read

Plant Biology The Clockwork of Corn: How Maize Adapts to Light

Learn how maize uses its internal clock to thrive across diverse environments.

Joseph L. Gage, M. Cinta Romay, Edward S. Buckler

2025-03-18T18:40:36+00:00 ― 8 min read

Cell Biology The Role of Histones in Cell Division

Explore how histones and RNA polymerase II function during the cell cycle.

James P. Kemp Jr, Mark S. Geisler, Mia Hoover

2025-03-18T13:09:18+00:00 ― 8 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Impact of Wolbachia on Sawfly Reproduction

Wolbachia bacteria significantly influence sawfly reproductive dynamics and population structures.

Mingpeng Zhang, Ruoyu Zhai, Gengyun Niu

2025-03-17T17:49:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Cell Biology The Twisting Dance of Asymmetry in Life

Tiny movements in cells create the left-right differences in animals.

Mi Jing Khor, Gaganpreet Sangha, Kenji Sugioka

2025-03-17T15:04:06+00:00 ― 6 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Colorful Secrets of Speyeria Mormonia

Discover the intriguing color variations of butterflies in nature.

Luca Livraghi, Joseph J. Hanly, Ling Sheng Loh

2025-03-17T04:01:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Evolutionary Biology Aye-Ayes Challenge Mutation Myths

Aye-ayes reveal surprising mutation rates, reshaping our understanding of genetics.

Richard J. Wang, Yadira Peña-García, Raveendran Muthuswamy

2025-03-16T22:30:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

Evolutionary Biology Saving the Whooping Crane: A Tale of Hope

Discover the journey of whooping cranes and the efforts to protect them.

Claudia Fontsere, Samuel A. Speak, Andrew J. Caven

2025-03-16T19:44:33+00:00 ― 8 min read

Genetic and Genomic Medicine Genetic Insights into Atrial Fibrillation

Study uncovers genetic links to atrial fibrillation severity.

Mahmud Arif Pavel, Hanna Chen, Michael Hill

2025-03-16T07:05:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Genetics Secrets of Maize: Nature's Genetic Gatekeepers

Discover how maize prevents unwanted gene mixing.

Elli Cryan, Garnet Phinney, Arun S. Seetharam

2025-03-16T00:25:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Populations and Evolution Understanding Population Dynamics: The Science of Change

Explore how populations of organisms change and adapt over time.

Preet Mishra, Sapna Ratan Shah, R. K. Brojen Singh

2025-03-15T16:29:48+00:00 ― 7 min read

Systems Biology Merging Gene Regulatory Network Models for AML Research

A new approach to combine gene models for improved understanding of AML.

Guangrong Qin, L. X. Li, B. Aguilar

2025-03-15T10:36:45+00:00 ― 8 min read

Populations and Evolution The Dance of Evolution: Traits, Survival, and Change

Explore the exciting journey of evolution through traits and mutations.

Sahani Pathiraja, Philipp Wacker

2025-03-14T22:54:02+00:00 ― 6 min read

Developmental Biology The Secrets of Fruit Flies Revealed

Researchers unlock the mysteries of fruit flies through advanced techniques.

Jasper Janssens, Pierre Mangeol, Nikolai Hecker

2025-03-14T18:02:51+00:00 ― 6 min read

Plant Biology Adapting Flowering Time in Maize Varieties

Research on how maize adapts its flowering time to environmental changes.

Randall J. Wisser, J. Drouault, C. Palaffre

2025-03-14T12:31:33+00:00 ― 6 min read

Evolutionary Biology Rethinking Adaptation: New Insights on Evolution

Recent findings challenge previous beliefs about how quickly populations can adapt.

Joanna Masel, J. D. Matheson, M. Exposito-Alonso

2025-03-14T07:00:15+00:00 ― 5 min read

Bioinformatics New Method Enhances Analysis of Complex Biological Data

A novel framework improves the evaluation of biological samples and treatment effects.

Shantanu Singh, A. A. Kalinin, J. Arevalo

2025-03-13T22:43:18+00:00 ― 5 min read

Biomolecules Revolutionizing RNA Design: A New Approach

Discover a powerful new strategy for RNA sequence design and its implications.

Wei Yu Tang, Ning Dai, Tianshuo Zhou

2025-03-13T11:42:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Genetic and Genomic Medicine New Insights into Alzheimer's Disease and Rare Variants

Scientists uncover how rare genetic variants influence Alzheimer’s risk.

Anjali Das, Chirag Lakhani, Chloé Terwagne

2025-03-13T00:28:55+00:00 ― 5 min read

Synthetic Biology Generative Biology: The Future of Science

Discover how AI and biology combine to create new possibilities.

Aditi T. Merchant, Samuel H. King, Eric Nguyen

2025-03-12T21:52:27+00:00 ― 8 min read

Molecular Biology Germline Stem Cells: The Role of Bam in Reproduction

Discover how Bam gene impacts reproduction in fruit flies.

Luke R Arnce, Jaclyn E Bubnell, Charles F Aquadro

2025-03-12T19:06:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

Molecular Biology The Battle Against DNA Damage: Repair Mechanisms Revealed

Discover how our bodies repair DNA and combat aging.

Rebecca A. Bilardi, Christoffer Flensburg, Zhen Xu

2025-03-12T16:21:09+00:00 ― 6 min read

Molecular Biology Seb1: The Unsung Hero of RNA Transcription

Discover how Seb1 ensures efficient RNA production and processing.

Krzysztof Kuś, Soren Nielsen, Nikolay Zenkin

2025-03-12T10:49:51+00:00 ― 6 min read

Genomics The Resilient Mosquito: Anopheles funestus and Malaria

Anopheles funestus poses major challenges in malaria control across sub-Saharan Africa.

Marilou Boddé, Joachim Nwezeobi, Petra Korlević

2025-03-12T02:32:54+00:00 ― 7 min read

Genomics The Impact of Structural Variants on Brain Health

Structural variants play a key role in genetic diversity and brain function.

Kimberley J. Billingsley, Melissa Meredith, Kensuke Daida

2025-03-11T23:47:15+00:00 ― 6 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Evolution of Proteins: A Complex Journey

Explore how proteins evolve through mutations, selection, and environmental influences.

Saverio Rossi, Leonardo Di Bari, Martin Weigt

2025-03-11T21:01:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Evolutionary Biology Worms vs. Bacteria: A Battle for Survival

Discover how genetic variations affect disease resistance in worms.

Sayran Saber, Lindsay M. Johnson, Md. Monjurul Islam Rifat

2025-03-11T18:15:57+00:00 ― 6 min read

Systems Biology The Impact of Metabolism on Cell Identity

Examining how metabolism shapes the identity and function of cells.

Thomas Sauter, M. P. Pacheco, D. Gerard

2025-03-11T09:59:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Populations and Evolution The Hidden World of Quasispecies

Discover how tiny genetic variations impact viruses and cancer cells.

Edward A. Turner, Francisco Crespo, Josep Sardanyés

2025-03-11T06:55:12+00:00 ― 8 min read

Neuroscience TDP-43: Understanding Its Role in Brain Diseases

TDP-43 misplacement is linked to ALS and FTD, affecting cell function.

Maxime W.C. Rousseaux, T. R. Suk, C. E. Part

2025-03-10T20:10:45+00:00 ― 5 min read

Genomics The Impact of DNA Methylation on Cancer Development

Explore how DNA methylation influences gene activity and cancer progression.

Ioannis Kafetzopoulos, Francesca Taglini, Hazel Davidson-Smith

2025-03-10T06:22:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Genomics Mapping Emirati Genetics: A New Pangenome

The Emirati pangenome reveals genetic diversity, enhancing healthcare in the UAE.

Michael Olbrich, Mira Mousa, Inken Wohlers

2025-03-09T22:05:33+00:00 ― 7 min read

Genomics New Method Enhances CRISPR Studies in Mice

CrAAVe-seq improves gene study accuracy in mouse brains, targeting neuron populations.

Martin Kampmann, B. Ramani, I. V. L. Rose

2025-03-09T02:46:00+00:00 ― 8 min read

Systems Biology Circadian Rhythms and Cancer: New Insights

Research reveals how internal clocks in cancer differ from healthy cells.

Bharath Ananthasubramaniam, R. Venkataramanan

2025-03-08T12:57:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Genetics The Clash of Genes and Environment in Health

Explore how genetics and environment shape our health risks.

W. James Gauderman, Yubo Fu, Bryan Queme

2025-03-08T07:26:27+00:00 ― 6 min read

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Predicting Family Faces: The Science Behind Kinship Synthesis

Discover how technology predicts family features using high-quality image generation.

Pin-Yen Chiu, Dai-Jie Wu, Po-Hsun Chu

2025-03-08T06:55:21+00:00 ― 6 min read

Bioinformatics Cluefish: Transforming Transcriptomic Analysis

Cluefish streamlines the analysis of complex transcriptomic data for impactful biological insights.

Ellis Franklin, Elise Billoir, Philippe Veber

2025-03-08T01:55:09+00:00 ― 8 min read

Systems Biology Advancing Heart Repair Through Cell Science

Researchers model heart cell development for better treatments.

Georgios Argyris, Ricco Zeegelaar, Janine N. Post

2025-03-07T23:09:30+00:00 ― 7 min read

Bioinformatics MitoXplorer: Shedding Light on Mitochondria in Disease

A new tool enhances understanding of mitochondria's role in diseases.

Margaux Haering, Andrea del Bondio, Helene Puccio

2025-03-07T17:38:12+00:00 ― 6 min read