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Mutation
Mutation: the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA, or the deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes or chromosomes.
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JUL 09, 2019Cancer
A new study reveals that stopping one protein from functioning can cause some cancer cells to die from stress.Written By: Julia TraversJUL 08, 2019Genetics & Genomics
With a more precise version of CRISPR/Cas9, researchers altered a single, mutated copy of a gene, leaving the correct on ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 08, 2019Cancer
Niraparib is a drug and a PARP inhibitor that targets cancer cells without harming others. PARP inhibitors keep PARP -- ...Written By: Julia TraversJUL 03, 2019Genetics & Genomics
It may one day be possible to treat psychiatric disorders with therapy that targets genetic mutations, which was done in ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 27, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Cell are always building new proteins and recycling old ones. Scientists have learned more about how that happens.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 25, 2019Neuroscience
According to a new study published in Nature Genetics, spontaneous mutations or "junk" DNA that occur between genes may ...Written By: Dr. Nina LichtenbergJUN 20, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
DNA microscopy doesn't use optics but enables the visualization of molecules. / Image credit: J. Weinstein et al./Cell 2 ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 19, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
An experimental drug called vosoritide, alters certain proteins that block bone growth, which allowed the average annual ...Written By: Nouran AminJUN 17, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Experts have pushed back forcefully against the idea that science and the world are ready to edit the human genome.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 13, 2019Cancer
Drug resistance is a major hindrance to cancer treatment. Researchers from Duke University, MIT and the University of Rh ...Written By: Julia TraversJUN 12, 2019Health & Medicine
Groups linked to the telecommunications industry claim there are no possible health impacts related to Wi-Fi use. Severa ...Written By: Abbie ArceJUN 10, 2019Cancer
A recent study published in Cancer Research highlights findings of a molecular indicator that could provide a new way fo ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanJUN 09, 2019Genetics & Genomics
No one wants to be exposed to an atomic blast, but studies has shown that the fear of low doses of radiation may be over ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 05, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Scientists now have access to vast amounts of human genetic data. Now the NIH wants to put that data to use.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 03, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Genetic mutations can lead to disease, and scientists have been searching for ways to effectively and safely repair such ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 02, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Over 90% of Americans agree that cheating is morally wrong. Yet, despite this, around 21% of American men, and 10-15% of ...Written By: Annie LennonJUN 01, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Cas13 makes a great diagnostic tool, and now researchers know why it naturally makes so many cuts in RNA.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 29, 2019Genetics & Genomics
The ribosome has long been known as the protein factory the cell, but now researchers have revealed that it plays a role ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 29, 2019Health & Medicine
The most common form of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disease, is caused by mutations of chromosome ...Written By: Dena ArutaMAY 25, 2019Genetics & Genomics
As the world continues to warm, scientists are learning more about how climate change will affect the organisms living o ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 24, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Piqray (alpelisib) tablets, to be used in conjunction with FDA-approv ...Written By: Nouran AminMAY 23, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
Brain aneurysms is a result of a bulging blood vessel due to a weakness in the blood vessel wall. When the blood passes ...Written By: Nouran AminMAY 23, 2019Genetics & Genomics
The relationship between the genome of an organism and its physical characteristics can be challenging to understand. Ne ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 22, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Most cells in the body have a small appendage called a primary cilium, which is increasingly being recognized for its im ...Written By: Carmen Leitch
JUL 09, 2019
Cancer
A new study reveals that stopping one protein from functioning can cause some cancer cells to die from stress.
Written By:
Julia Travers
JUL 08, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
With a more precise version of CRISPR/Cas9, researchers altered a single, mutated copy of a gene, leaving the correct on
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 08, 2019
Cancer
Niraparib is a drug and a PARP inhibitor that targets cancer cells without harming others. PARP inhibitors keep PARP --
...
Written By:
Julia Travers
JUL 03, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
It may one day be possible to treat psychiatric disorders with therapy that targets genetic mutations, which was done in
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 27, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Cell are always building new proteins and recycling old ones. Scientists have learned more about how that happens.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 25, 2019
Neuroscience
According to a new study published in Nature Genetics, spontaneous mutations or "junk" DNA that occur between genes may
...
Written By:
Dr. Nina Lichtenberg
JUN 20, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
DNA microscopy doesn't use optics but enables the visualization of molecules. / Image credit: J. Weinstein et al./Cell 2
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 19, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
An experimental drug called vosoritide, alters certain proteins that block bone growth, which allowed the average annual
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
JUN 17, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Experts have pushed back forcefully against the idea that science and the world are ready to edit the human genome.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 13, 2019
Cancer
Drug resistance is a major hindrance to cancer treatment. Researchers from Duke University, MIT and the University of Rh
...
Written By:
Julia Travers
JUN 12, 2019
Health & Medicine
Groups linked to the telecommunications industry claim there are no possible health impacts related to Wi-Fi use. Severa
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JUN 10, 2019
Cancer
A recent study published in Cancer Research highlights findings of a molecular indicator that could provide a new way fo
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JUN 09, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
No one wants to be exposed to an atomic blast, but studies has shown that the fear of low doses of radiation may be over
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 05, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Scientists now have access to vast amounts of human genetic data. Now the NIH wants to put that data to use.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 03, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Genetic mutations can lead to disease, and scientists have been searching for ways to effectively and safely repair such
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 02, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Over 90% of Americans agree that cheating is morally wrong. Yet, despite this, around 21% of American men, and 10-15% of
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 01, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Cas13 makes a great diagnostic tool, and now researchers know why it naturally makes so many cuts in RNA.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 29, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
The ribosome has long been known as the protein factory the cell, but now researchers have revealed that it plays a role
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 29, 2019
Health & Medicine
The most common form of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disease, is caused by mutations of chromosome
...
Written By:
Dena Aruta
MAY 25, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
As the world continues to warm, scientists are learning more about how climate change will affect the organisms living o
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 24, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Piqray (alpelisib) tablets, to be used in conjunction with FDA-approv
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
MAY 23, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
Brain aneurysms is a result of a bulging blood vessel due to a weakness in the blood vessel wall. When the blood passes
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
MAY 23, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
The relationship between the genome of an organism and its physical characteristics can be challenging to understand. Ne
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 22, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Most cells in the body have a small appendage called a primary cilium, which is increasingly being recognized for its im
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch