Posts Tagged ‘genomics’
Blood parasite’s genetic code cracked
U. MELBOURNE (AUS) — Scientists have sequenced the genome of a parasite responsible for one of the most socioeconomically devastating diseases in the world. Continue…
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Science & Technology - Nov 15, 2011 12:16 - 0 Comments
RiceNet: Better grain, new biofuel crops
UC DAVIS (US) — The first genome-scale model for predicting gene function in rice is expected to speed up development of new crops for biofuels—and improve the quality of one of the world’s most important food staples. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 9, 2011 11:46 - 0 Comments
New DNA letter may have distinct function
EMORY (US) — Scientists have mapped the patterns formed by a sixth nucleotide—a new DNA letter discovered in 2009—in the brains of mice, observing how its pattern of distribution changes during development and aging. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 31, 2011 13:05 - 0 Comments
Junk DNA: Why humans, chimps are different?
GEORGIA TECH (US) — While the DNA sequence of genes between humans and chimpanzees is nearly identical, a new study finds the insertion and deletion of large pieces of DNA near genes are highly variable. (more…)
Top Stories - Oct 30, 2011 20:15 - 0 Comments
Worm genome: ‘Major step’ to stop killer
U. MELBOURNE (AUS) — Scientists have identified the genetic blueprint of the giant intestinal roundworm, Ascaris suum, revealing potential targets to control a devastating parasitic disease. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 27, 2011 11:46 - 1 Comment
Diverse mollusks share family tree
BROWN (US) — Scientists have put together the most comprehensive mollusk evolutionary tree ever compiled, including some organisms thought until recently to be extinct for millions of years. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 6, 2011 10:37 - 1 Comment
‘Caste’ genes evolve quickly in social bugs
GEORGIA TECH (US) — Genes responsible for different sexes, life stages, and castes in fire ants, honeybees, and other social insects evolve faster than others not involved in those functions, according to new research. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 27, 2011 11:04 - 0 Comments
‘Invasion’ moved mammals from egg to womb
YALE (US) — More than 100 million years ago, genetic parasites invaded the mammalian genome, changing the uterus in the ancestors of humans and other mammals from egg producers to a home for developing young. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 22, 2011 10:33 - 6 Comments
DNA variants linked to schizophrenia, bipolar
CARDIFF U. (UK) — Researchers have found new molecular evidence that 11 genetic regions have strong links to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, including six regions not previously observed. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 2, 2011 13:11 - 0 Comments
Computers uncover how plants survive
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Plant and computer scientists have teamed up to figure out how certain genes in a plant turn on and off to deal with environmental extremes. (more…)
Top Stories - Jul 14, 2011 13:20 - 0 Comments
Genome map: Better spuds on the way
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — An international team has mapped the potato genome, taking a big step closer to improving the world’s most important nongrain food crop. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 11, 2011 11:11 - 0 Comments
Fat rats are really wimpy
PENN STATE (US) — Rats in fat suits show that obesity may impair normal muscle function, a finding that could have significant implications for humans. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 14, 2011 15:03 - 1 Comment
Gene could predict cancer’s return
MICHIGAN STATE (US) (US) — A genetic pathway that affects the development of breast cancer could help predict which patients are at risk of relapse and could lead to individualized treatment. (more…)
Top Stories - Feb 3, 2011 16:34 - 1 Comment
Water flea’s 31,000 genes top humans
INDIANA U. (US) — The animal with the most genes—about 31,000—is the water flea, a near-microscopic freshwater crustacean. By comparison, humans have about 23,000 genes. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 17, 2011 13:32 - 1 Comment
How microbes colonize the preemie gut
UC BERKELEY (US) — By sequencing the genomes of gut microbes from preemies, researchers hope to learn more about what causes sometimes fatal intestinal problems. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 27, 2010 13:01 - 0 Comments
Designer dots could shield food chain
UC SANTA BARBARA (US) — Researchers have for the first time been able to demonstrate how nanoparticles are able to biomagnify in a simple microbial food chain. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 7, 2010 17:17 - 0 Comments
500 giant steps in fight against disease
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Scientists have achieved a major milestone in the effort to wipe out some of the most lethal diseases on the planet. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 24, 2010 9:42 - 0 Comments
Listen up! How to grow better corn
IOWA STATE (US) — When researchers re-sequenced six elite inbred corn lines, they found more than 100 genes present in some lines, but not in others. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 15, 2010 15:32 - 2 Comments
When speedier E. coli is a good thing
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Engineers have improved a strain of E. coli that can grow faster, making it suitable for mass production of high-quality DNA for use in vaccines or gene therapy. (more…)
