Genes and genetics
The perverse legacy of participation in human genomic research
The story of how one person became the majority source of DNA for the Human Genome Project encapsulates 20th-century researchers鈥� attitudes toward donor consent, the author says.
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Nuclear actin affects transcription elongation. Proteostasis in Alzheimer鈥檚 disease. RNA and splicing affect cancer invasiveness. Read about recent papers on these topics.
Do ribosomal traffic jams cause Huntington鈥檚 disease?
鈥淛ust because there are a lot of cars doesn鈥檛 mean they鈥檙e all reaching their destination,鈥� a researcher points out. And so it goes with mRNA translation within mitochondria.
When it comes to DNA replication, humans and baker鈥檚 yeast are more alike than different
New findings visualize a molecular complex that loads a 鈥渃lamp鈥� to keep parts of the replication machinery from falling off the DNA strand.
New study discovers tiny target on RNA to short-circuit inflammation
Paper details high-throughput process for rapid screening, identification of mysterious 鈥榣ong non-coding RNA.鈥�
Simple trick could improve accuracy of plant genetics research
Researchers at North Carolina State University have found that a technique used to study gene activity in other organisms can also be used to make studies in plants more accurate.
Brushing with bacteria: The debate over a GMO tooth microbe
One startup has said a genetically modified microbe could prevent cavities. Experts, though, have safety concerns.
Newly discovered genetic variant clarifies why Parkinson鈥檚 develops
Researchers at the University of Florida have found that the mutation called RAB32 Ser71Arg both causes the condition and could show how to halt it.
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A novel antiviral factor fights flu. Clamping onto DNA. Glycosylation ensures healthy bones. Read about recent articles on these topics.