Proofreading the book of life: Gene editing made safer
The advance of science is something like the wandering of an explorer through an uncharted jungle. Often, the dense undergrowth …
Slug glue reveals clues for making better medical adhesives: Findings could lead to suture alternatives that are flexible and strong
The Dusky Arion slug produces a defensive glue that fouls the mouthparts of any would-be predator. Two new studies reveal …
As if by magic: Program lights up cancer-causing mutations: LumosVar — a name inspired by Harry Potter — could help physicians provide genomic-based treatments for their patients
By conjuring the spell “Lumos!” wizards in the mythical world of Harry Potter could light up the tip of their …
First common risk genes discovered for autism
A study headed by researchers from the Danish project iPSYCH and the Broad Institute, USA, has found the first common …
Key differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic RNA silencing Argonaute enzyme unveiled
Enzymes have clearly defined active sites to allow the substrate molecule to fit intricately. This is often coupled with an …
New machine learning technique rapidly analyzes nanomedicines for cancer immunotherapy: Novel approach will aid scientists in optimizing SNAs as therapeutic vaccines to treat cancer
With their ability to treat a wide a variety of diseases, spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) are poised to revolutionize medicine. …
New live-imaging technique reveals cellular repair crew plugging leaky biological barrier
Suppose you live in a brick house and notice cracks in the mortar that let in cold air, rain and …
Folliculin mutations disrupt embryo implantation: Folliculin gene defects are implicated in some forms of infertility, certain cancers and other cell growth disorders
New information is unfolding on the genetic controls of an early turning point in pregnancy. As the tiny, dividing cell …
Bulldogs’ screw tails linked to human genetic disease
With their small size, stubby faces and wide-set eyes, bulldogs, French bulldogs and Boston terriers are among the most popular …