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DNA: deoxyribonucleic acid is a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses. DNA and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are nucleic acids; alongside proteins, lipids and complex carbohydrates (polysaccharides), they are one of the four major types of macromolecules that are essential for all known forms of life. Most DNA molecules consist of two biopolymer strands coiled around each other to form a double helix.
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AUG 25, 2018Genetics & Genomics
About one of every 3,500 Americans suffers from a degenerative eye disease called retinitis pigmentosaWritten By: Carmen LeitchAUG 24, 2018Cell & Molecular Biology
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Using genetics, this work has created a way to identify people at higher risk for five common diseases - before they sho ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 19, 2018Technology
Researchers at the University of Illinois have adapted to new CRISPR gene-editing technology that causes the cell's ...Written By: Nouran AminAUG 18, 2018Immunology
Two proteins, PLD3 and PLD4, discovered to have role in immune system detection and response to pathogens.Written By: Caitlin WilliamsAUG 18, 2018Videos
Over an organism’s life, cells keep on dividing and with each division the risk of acquiring a mutation that may l ...Written By: Nouran AminAUG 17, 2018Cannabis Sciences
Autoimmune disease affects individuals by attacking healthy cells. Normally, your immune system sends out antibodies to ...Written By: Amanda KahlAUG 14, 2018Drug Discovery & Development
Drugs used for cancer treatments may now help plants fight diseases. A study conducted at Washington State University (W ...Written By: Nouran AminAUG 14, 2018Cell & Molecular Biology
Mitochondria don't only have their own DNA. They also have their own ribosomes.Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 14, 2018Neuroscience
While neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, ALS, Parkinson's and glioblastomas are frequently stu ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAUG 13, 2018Videos
Have you ever wondered if there’s really a difference between SPF 30 and SPF 50? You’re not the only ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanAUG 13, 2018Microbiology
The human genome isn't only genes. There's also long, repetitive sequences with an unknown function and origin.Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 13, 2018Genetics & Genomics
Even if something gets described as epigenetic, it does not necessarily mean it's an environmental effect.Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 12, 2018Genetics & Genomics
Researchers want to ensure that technology is distributed equitably, to benefit everyone.Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 09, 2018Cell & Molecular Biology
A new method can track the formation and movement of lipids, DNA and proteins in live cells.Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 09, 2018Genetics & Genomics
Organophosphates are especially dangerous to animals like whales, seals and dolphins.Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 08, 2018Videos
Get the lowdown on some basic concepts in genetics, and learn how the field got its start.Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 07, 2018Cancer
DNA methylation patterns in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have a strong association with myelodysplastic syndrome DNA hyper ...Written By: Mauri BrueggemanAUG 07, 2018Cancer
A common hematologic cancer chemotherapy agent is looked at for its efficacy on solid tumors and specifically evaluates ...Written By: Mauri BrueggemanAUG 06, 2018Genetics & Genomics
The isolation of islands can have a powerful effect on the genetics of the residents.Written By: Carmen Leitch
AUG 25, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
About one of every 3,500 Americans suffers from a degenerative eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 24, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
Chronic rhinosinusitis is different from allergies; it leads to serious inflammation and swelling in the sinuses that ca
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 24, 2018
Videos
Killer Bees are actually known as “Africanized Honeybees” and they are a hybrid of two species: the European
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
AUG 23, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists are starting to learn more about the potential causes underlying autism.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 21, 2018
Cancer
Researchers have discovered a gene that can protect elephants from cancer. An estimated 17 percent of humans worldwide d
...
Written By:
Futurity (futurity.org)
AUG 21, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
Portions of DNA that do not seem to have a function are referred to as “junk”. Now, according to a study pub
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
AUG 20, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
Using genetics, this work has created a way to identify people at higher risk for five common diseases - before they sho
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 19, 2018
Technology
Researchers at the University of Illinois have adapted to new CRISPR gene-editing technology that causes the cell's
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
AUG 18, 2018
Immunology
Two proteins, PLD3 and PLD4, discovered to have role in immune system detection and response to pathogens.
Written By:
Caitlin Williams
AUG 18, 2018
Videos
Over an organism’s life, cells keep on dividing and with each division the risk of acquiring a mutation that may l
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
AUG 17, 2018
Cannabis Sciences
Autoimmune disease affects individuals by attacking healthy cells. Normally, your immune system sends out antibodies to
...
Written By:
Amanda Kahl
AUG 14, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
Drugs used for cancer treatments may now help plants fight diseases. A study conducted at Washington State University (W
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
AUG 14, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
Mitochondria don't only have their own DNA. They also have their own ribosomes.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 14, 2018
Neuroscience
While neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, ALS, Parkinson's and glioblastomas are frequently stu
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 13, 2018
Videos
Have you ever wondered if there’s really a difference between SPF 30 and SPF 50? You’re not the only
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
AUG 13, 2018
Microbiology
The human genome isn't only genes. There's also long, repetitive sequences with an unknown function and origin.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 13, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
Even if something gets described as epigenetic, it does not necessarily mean it's an environmental effect.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 12, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
Researchers want to ensure that technology is distributed equitably, to benefit everyone.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 09, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
A new method can track the formation and movement of lipids, DNA and proteins in live cells.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 09, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
Organophosphates are especially dangerous to animals like whales, seals and dolphins.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 08, 2018
Videos
Get the lowdown on some basic concepts in genetics, and learn how the field got its start.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 07, 2018
Cancer
DNA methylation patterns in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have a strong association with myelodysplastic syndrome DNA hyper
...
Written By:
Mauri Brueggeman
AUG 07, 2018
Cancer
A common hematologic cancer chemotherapy agent is looked at for its efficacy on solid tumors and specifically evaluates
...
Written By:
Mauri Brueggeman
AUG 06, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
The isolation of islands can have a powerful effect on the genetics of the residents.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch