This important study reveals a new mechanism for gene regulation in neurons by an RNA binding protein called RBM20 previously studied in the heart. The methods used are compelling, including the ...

Gene regulation refers to the mechanisms that act to induce or repress the expression of a gene. These include structural and chemical changes to the genetic material, binding of proteins to ...

The study found that variants in the DDX53 gene contribute to ASD, providing new insights into the genetic underpinnings of the condition. ASD, which affects more males than females, encompasses a ...

A mutant gene is coming to steal Linde Jacobs’s mind. Can she find a way to stop it? A mutant gene is coming to steal Linde Jacobs’s mind. Can she find a way to stop it? Credit...Mike Kai Chen ...

The research reveals that framing the gender disparity as “men’s overrepresentation” rather than “women’s underrepresentation” can provoke stronger emotional reactions and motivate ...

By The Learning Network A new collection of graphs, maps and charts organized by topic and type from our “What’s Going On in This Graph?” feature. By The Learning Network Want to learn ...

But none of those cases involved women, and only seven included racialized people, despite their overrepresentation in the criminal justice system. With the new legislation, those arguing they ...

Most of today’s longevity estimates are probably skewed by an overrepresentation of younger whales, the team writes in the paper. So, for the new study, researchers deployed some new tactics.