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Reporter genes
Reporter genes are an integral component of molecular biology used to study biological pathways and processes. Reporter genes are attached to a known sequence of another gene of interest in an organism, such as a bacteria, cell, or plant. Attachment of a reporter gene allows visualization or quantification of a gene of interest. Common reporter systems used on molecular biology include luciferase and green fluorescent protein (GFP).
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Bacteria can easily pass bits of DNA to one another, this process, known as horizontal gene exchange, is known to be inv ...Written By: Carmen Leitch
MAR 16, 2022
Neuroscience
Eight hours of sleep is typicallly recommended for most people, though research has suggested that many people aren't ge
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 15, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
Trillions of microorganisms live in our gastrointestinal tracts, and many perform essential and beneficial functions, li
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 10, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
In a first, researchers have found a gene in an animal that helps regulate genetics, but originally came from a bacteriu
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 09, 2022
Microbiology
Antibiotic resistance is already a major threat to public health; in 2019 alone, antibiotic resistant bacterial infectio
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 08, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
In life, animals have to be able to adapt their priorities, sometimes in critical situations, or to change focus from on
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 07, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
Like embryonic stem cells, pluripotent stem cells can also specialize into any type of cell in the body by following bio
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 07, 2022
Immunology
T cells are on the front lines of the immune system, and can work against infections and cancer cells. But the activity
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 03, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
There's a microbial arms race going on all around us, and bacteria have devised some sneaky ways to compete with other c
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 01, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
How much do we really know about the vast number of microbes that live on Earth?
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 28, 2022
Microbiology
Trillions of microbes live in our gastrointestinal tracts, and all of those cells have their own genomes are proteins, m
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 24, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
When we think of evolutionary changes, we tend to consider long stretches of time. But can evolution happen rapidly? The
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 21, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
Two people have been cured of HIV, and now, a US woman joins them. In this third case, stem cell transplants were being
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 16, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
The human genome contains mostly the same genes from one person to another, but there are tiny sequence differences in t
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 14, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
The mitochondrion is a crucial organelle, and this little cellular powerhouse is unique in many ways. Thought to have or
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 13, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
Zebrafish are a great research model. They develop quickly and in their early stages, they remain transparent. The littl
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 11, 2022
Neuroscience
Research has indicated that when a protein called FMRP is disrupted, it can lead to intellectual disability, some types
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 10, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
Genetically-engineered microorganisms could be useful for many things, if they can be controlled easily. Researchers hav
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 10, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have created genetic circuits that can be controlled in a variety of ways, such as by light. Now, researchers
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 06, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
Prenatal care is centered on pregnant women, and concerns are usually focused on the mother's behavior during pregna
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 06, 2022
Microbiology
The skin is one of the most important parts of our immune system; it simply creates a barrier that keeps pathogens out o
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 03, 2022
Neuroscience
Researchers have been trying to determine what causes autism spectrum disorder for many years. Those efforts have reveal
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 03, 2022
Chemistry & Physics
Imagine a bandage that doesn’t just cover your wound but actively works to heal it. Researchers at the University
...
Written By:
Hannah Daniel
FEB 02, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
There is little doubt that since it was created, the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system has been revolutionary in the resea
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 02, 2022
Microbiology
Bacteria can easily pass bits of DNA to one another, this process, known as horizontal gene exchange, is known to be inv
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch