When a gene is turned on in a cell, it creates a ripple effect along the DNA strand, changing the physical structure of the ...
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Toxic PCBs, sex-biased genes, and the developing brain
In two new studies, researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute have clarified how a long-banned group of chemicals, called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) affect genetic activity. The research helps ...
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Inside the secret life of your genes
Gene expression is the intricate process that turns DNA instructions into functional molecules, shaping everything from cell identity to health outcomes. Recent breakthroughs in measurement tools and ...
In back-to-back studies published in Nature, researchers from Purdue University and Columbia University report a naturally evolved gene-editing system that can activate genes, offering an advantage ...
A new analysis of individual brain cells across several human brain regions reveals subtle but widespread differences in gene activity between male and female brains. This may help explain why some ...
De novo genes are evolution’s magic trick—new genes appearing from non-coding DNA, much like a rabbit pulled from a hat. Once considered impossible, de novo genes have been identified in Drosophila ...
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