In the world of racing, the debate on whether women are as fit as men behind the wheel can often…
Researchers identify ‘beauty spots’ in the genome
Genes play a role in determining the beauty of a person’s face, but that role varies with the person’s sex,…
Scientists genetically engineer yeast to improve understanding of how cells work
Academics have genetically modified yeast cells to help scientists control how they react to their environment in a more desirable…
Cytomegaloviruses deploy a novel stealth strategy to subvert immune surveillance
Owl monkey cytomegalovirus produces a decoy molecule A43 to evade detection and destruction by immune cells in their hosts, according…
Gut microbiome may contribute to HIV transmission in high-risk men
Gut microbes from high HIV-risk men who have sex with men drive immune activation in mice and HIV infection in…
How ALS progresses on genetic and cellular level revealed by high-res spinal cord study
Precise experiments have revealed for the first time how Lou Gehrig’s disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), progresses on a…
Genome-wide analysis reveals new strategies to target pancreatic cancer
An international team of scientists employed an array of next-generation sequencing and gene-editing tools, such as CRISPR, to map the…
Cancer exports molecular ‘saboteurs’ to remotely disarm immune system
Immunotherapy drugs known as checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized cancer treatment: many patients with malignancies that until recently would have been…
Insulin receptor and gene expression
Insulin triggers genome-wide changes in gene expression via an unexpected mechanism. The insulin receptor is transported from the cell surface…
Research improves understanding of new form of cell-cell communication
Scientists have improved their understanding of a new form of cell-cell communication that is based on extracellular RNA (exRNA) by…