Damaged RNA, not DNA, revealed as main cause of acute sunburn
05 February, 2025Sunburn has traditionally been attributed to UV-induced DNA damage, but it turns out that this is not the full truth.
Multi-ethnic studies identify new genes for depression
04 February, 2025Two international studies have revealed hundreds of previously unknown genetic links to depression, which could allow scientists to predict depression risk as well as pave the way for more effective treatments.
Milestone as mouse with two fathers reaches adulthood
29 January, 2025Stem cell scientists have successfully used embryonic stem cell engineering to create a bi-paternal mouse — a mouse with two male parents — that lived until adulthood.
Scientists complete final chromosome in synthetic yeast genome
24 January, 2025The synthetic chromosome includes features that enable researchers to generate genetic diversity on demand.
Predicting the impact of protein mutations with simple maths
22 January, 2025Researchers have discovered that the impact of mutations on protein stability is more predictable than previously thought.
DDX53 gene linked to autism spectrum disorder
15 January, 2025While DDX53, located on the X chromosome, is known to play a role in brain development and function, it was not previously definitively associated with autism.
Parse Biosciences Evercode BCR kits for mouse samples
13 December, 2024The kits enable researchers to profile the mouse BCR repertoire alongside whole transcriptome data for millions of cells in a single experiment, offering scale and efficiency for antibody discovery.
OGT SureSeq CLL + CNV V3 Panel
05 December, 2024The updated NGS panel offers users more comprehensive variant detection to improve confidence in classification of CLL research samples to strengthen the understanding of CLL progression.
AI-designed DNA switches flip genes on and off
20 November, 2024The work creates the opportunity to turn the expression of a gene up or down in just one tissue without affecting the rest of the body.
CRISPR molecular scissors can introduce genetic defects
19 November, 2024CRISPR molecular scissors have the potential to revolutionise the treatment of genetic diseases, but they can also lead to new defects when it comes to chronic granulomatous disease.
High-potency cannabis use leaves a unique mark on DNA
14 November, 2024Frequent users of high-potency cannabis have changes in genes related to mitochondrial and immune function — particularly the CAVIN1 gene, which could affect energy and immune response.
Ancient DNA rewrites the stories of those preserved at Pompeii
13 November, 2024Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held assumptions about the inhabitants of Pompeii, who died after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Breast and ovarian cancer linked to thousands of gene variants
22 October, 2024Researchers identified 3094 variants that may disrupt the RAD51C gene's function and increase cancer risk, with an accuracy above 99.9% when compared to clinical data.
Colossal Biosciences progresses towards thylacine de-extinction
22 October, 2024Colossal Biosciences has announced numerous breakthroughs in all stages of its thylacine de-extinction project, putting the company much closer to returning the iconic marsupial to Australia.
Takara Bio Europe Shasta Single-Cell System
14 October, 2024Takara Bio Europe's Shasta Single-Cell System is a cutting-edge, high-throughput NGS solution that enables novel biomarker discovery in oncology research.
