The bacterium that transformed DNA sequencing
DNA sequencing was revolutionized after scientists discovered a new bacterium in the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park ...
New mechanism for maintaining genome stability discovered
During transcription, newly minted RNA sticks to its DNA template, forming a 3-stranded structure known as an R-loop. While ...
Some of humanity’s greatest evolutionary mysteries are finally being solved—one bone at a time
Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering ...
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Dissection of type 2 diabetes: a genetic perspective
Diabetes is a leading cause of global mortality and disability, and its economic burden is substantial. This Review focuses on type 2 diabetes, which makes up 90–95% of all diabetes cases. Type 2 ...