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MIT Creates Synthetic Amber for DNA Storage

Researchers at MIT have introduced a polymer that stores DNA at room temperature, bypassing the need for costly freezing. This…

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Meet the Wild Yeasts From Patagonia Making Your Next Lager Unforgettable

Researchers at the Universidad de Santiago de Chile have developed new lager yeast strains by combining wild yeast from Patagonia…

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Evolutionary Origin of Mysterious Immune System Molecule

Researchers discovered that the J chain, a key component of the immune system that stabilizes certain antibodies, originally came from…

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Extra Fingers or Toes? Scientists Pinpoint a Genetic Culprit

The foot of one of the children in the study, showing an extra toe. Credit: University of Leeds A new…

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Scientists Use CRISPR To Turn Sugarcane Into a Super Crop

By University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment June 22, 2024 Researchers at the University of…

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SQUID’s Deep Dive Into DNA Data

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in genomics to sift through vast amounts of genome data to identify potential therapeutic…

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Is Your DNA Making You Gain Weight? New Genetics Research Sheds Light

Researchers have linked a genetic variant that deactivates the SMIM1 gene to increased obesity risk. The findings could lead to…

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Scientists Reveal Millennia-Old Secrets of the World’s Most Popular Coffee Species

Researchers have developed the highest quality reference genome for the Arabica coffee species, revealing its evolution over 600,000 years and…

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Great Ape Research Reveals Y Chromosome Is Evolving Faster Than the X

Recent research has produced detailed genomes of sex chromosomes for six ape species, showing significant variability and evolution on the…

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Decoding Mental Health With Advanced Brain Gene Maps

Researchers have created comprehensive maps detailing gene regulation in the brain, shedding light on the genetic factors behind mental disorders…

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