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Gene Regulation
Gene Regulation is created by using mechanisms to inhibit or induce the expression of a gene product. Regulation of a gene can include: the binding of proteins to DNA elements in order to regulation of transcription, structural changes, chemical changes, or the translation of mRNA.
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SEP 02, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Typically, people need between seven and eight hours of sleep per night to function properly. In fact, reducing sl ...Written By: Annie LennonSEP 02, 2019Genetics & Genomics
The events that occur during early mammalian development have tone carefully orchestrated, and timed perfectly.Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 30, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Many of the same genes can be found in different organisms, from yeast to humans, which has allowed researchers to study ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 25, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
The cytoplasm of cells is about 80% water, but is full of a molecular mixture of stuff that was once thought to be disor ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 23, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Since it was developed, the CRISPR gene editing system has been refined and advanced.Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 21, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have long wanted to harness the regenerative power of pluripotent stem cells.Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 19, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
There are sex-specific differences in the rate and lethality of various cancers.Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 16, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Addiction to cigarettes, or nicotine, is one of the most widely researched addictions in modern science. And this is no ...Written By: Annie LennonAUG 15, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Over the years, an increasing body of research has emerged looking at the genetic risk factors for alcoholism. Although ...Written By: Annie LennonAUG 13, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Researchers are taking a new look at how the cell regulates gene expression.Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 12, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Powerful genetic sequencing technologies are helping researchers learn more about how changes or errors in genes are lin ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 01, 2019Microbiology
Scientists have uncovered a connection between the immune system, obesity, and gut bacteria.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 31, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Mutations impacting a protein complex called SWI/SNF can cause a variety of problems. Now researchers know more about wh ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 28, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Researchers at the Salk Institute have now learned why certain genetic mutations lead to cancer growth.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 26, 2019Genetics & Genomics
23andMe is a Silicon Valley DNA testing company with a motto that reads ”Everyone has a right to their genetic inf ...Sponsored By: Web Content Zone LeJUL 24, 2019Genetics & Genomics
In many mammals, there are clear differences between the sexes. Average heights get higher in men relative to women, for ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 22, 2019Genetics & Genomics
While we all carry more or less the same genes, tiny differences in the sequences of those genes can have major ramifica ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 19, 2019Cancer
New research recently published in the journal iScience takes a deeper look into metastatic cancers, finding that a part ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanJUL 18, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Researchers have uncovered a new set of rules that govern cellular decision-making about gene activation.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 17, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Although usually considered a purely psychiatric disorder, recent research has uncovered that anorexia nervosa may have ...Written By: Annie LennonJUL 12, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Large underground networks of roots forage the earth for nutrients and water. Although we have been familiar with this p ...Written By: Annie LennonJUL 12, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Plants use their roots to collect essential nutrients. We may one day be able to use those roots to store carbon undergr ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 10, 2019Cancer
A new study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society showcases research from Purdue University on the d ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanJUL 06, 2019Cancer
Have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke? Thirdhand smoke (THS) is the residue leftover from when exhaled smoke and smoke ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
SEP 02, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Typically, people need between seven and eight hours of sleep per night to function properly. In fact, reducing sl
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
SEP 02, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
The events that occur during early mammalian development have tone carefully orchestrated, and timed perfectly.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 30, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Many of the same genes can be found in different organisms, from yeast to humans, which has allowed researchers to study
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 25, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
The cytoplasm of cells is about 80% water, but is full of a molecular mixture of stuff that was once thought to be disor
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 23, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Since it was developed, the CRISPR gene editing system has been refined and advanced.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 21, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have long wanted to harness the regenerative power of pluripotent stem cells.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 19, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
There are sex-specific differences in the rate and lethality of various cancers.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 16, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Addiction to cigarettes, or nicotine, is one of the most widely researched addictions in modern science. And this is no
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
AUG 15, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Over the years, an increasing body of research has emerged looking at the genetic risk factors for alcoholism. Although
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
AUG 13, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Researchers are taking a new look at how the cell regulates gene expression.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 12, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Powerful genetic sequencing technologies are helping researchers learn more about how changes or errors in genes are lin
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 01, 2019
Microbiology
Scientists have uncovered a connection between the immune system, obesity, and gut bacteria.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 31, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Mutations impacting a protein complex called SWI/SNF can cause a variety of problems. Now researchers know more about wh
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 28, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Researchers at the Salk Institute have now learned why certain genetic mutations lead to cancer growth.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 26, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
23andMe is a Silicon Valley DNA testing company with a motto that reads ”Everyone has a right to their genetic inf
...
Sponsored By:
Web Content Zone Le
JUL 24, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
In many mammals, there are clear differences between the sexes. Average heights get higher in men relative to women, for
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 22, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
While we all carry more or less the same genes, tiny differences in the sequences of those genes can have major ramifica
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 19, 2019
Cancer
New research recently published in the journal iScience takes a deeper look into metastatic cancers, finding that a part
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JUL 18, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Researchers have uncovered a new set of rules that govern cellular decision-making about gene activation.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 17, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Although usually considered a purely psychiatric disorder, recent research has uncovered that anorexia nervosa may have
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUL 12, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Large underground networks of roots forage the earth for nutrients and water. Although we have been familiar with this p
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUL 12, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Plants use their roots to collect essential nutrients. We may one day be able to use those roots to store carbon undergr
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 10, 2019
Cancer
A new study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society showcases research from Purdue University on the d
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JUL 06, 2019
Cancer
Have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke? Thirdhand smoke (THS) is the residue leftover from when exhaled smoke and smoke
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan