Extreme mutation hotspot in bacteria discovered, with high mutation rates linked to transcriptional activation
A new study published in PLOS Genetics has identified an extreme mutational hotspot within the genome of Pseudomonas ...
Scientists find structural variation that boosts grain number in sorghum
Chinese scientists have uncovered two major genes responsible for sorghum's double-grain spikelet that dramatically enhance ...
The future is bright for Merritt Speedway, the newest NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series track
Merritt Speedway, which opened for business for the first time in 1968, will join the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series ...
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Discovery of C-reactive protein's inflammatory pathway in diabetic kidneys offers new treatment avenues
A research team from the School of Chinese Medicine in the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has discovered that C-reactive protein (CRP) can exacerbate kidney ...
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Scientists identify key gene enhancing citrus survival in cold climates
A pioneering study has uncovered the role of a key gene, PtrPAT1, in boosting cold tolerance in citrus plants by regulating ...
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Gene Therapy News
Dec. 10, 2024 — In a single IV injection, a gene therapy targeting cBIN1 can reverse the effects of heart failure and restore heart function in a large animal model. The therapy increases the ...
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Plant genetics articles from across Nature Portfolio
Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number ...
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Pharmacogenetics: From Discovery to Patient Care
Sequence variations in drug disposition genes can alter the pharmacokinetics of a drug, while sequence variations in drug target genes can change the pharmacodynamics of the drug. The two most ...