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Unique Solution to Gene Regulation
August 21, 2012 — Research on a unique vertebrate called the sea lamprey shows that more than a thousand genes are shed during its early development. By undergoing programmed genome rearrangement and gene loss during ... > full story -
Iconic Darwin Finch Genome Sequenced
August 17, 2012 — Scientists have sequenced the genome of one of the iconic Galapagos finches first described by Charles Darwin. he genome of the medium ground finch (Geospiza fortis) is among the first of a planned ... > full story -
Organisms Cope With Environmental Uncertainty by Guessing the Future
August 16, 2012 — In uncertain environments, organisms not only react to signals, but also use molecular processes to make guesses about the future, according to a new study. The authors report that if environmental ... > full story -
Is Too Much Brain Activity Connected to Alzheimer's Disease?
August 16, 2012 — High baseline levels of neuronal activity in the best connected parts of the brain may play an important role in the development of Alzheimer's ... > full story -
A GPS in Your DNA
August 16, 2012 — Scientists have devised a method for more precisely determining the geographical location of a person's ancestral origins based on a model of genetic traits for every coordinate on the globe. He says ... > full story -
Mechanisms of Acquired Chemoresistance in Ovarian Cancer Identified
August 15, 2012 — Disease has high heterogeneity. First-line chemosensitivity associated with subsequent chemoresistance. Gene identified that may predict ... > full story -
New Genetic Regions Influencing Blood Glucose Traits Revealed
August 12, 2012 — Researchers have used a specially designed DNA chip, the MetaboChip array, to identify 38 new genetic regions that are associated with glucose and insulin levels in the blood. This brings the total ... > full storyMore: -
Genome Study of Children's Cancer Yields Possible Prognosis Tool
August 9, 2012 — A new study of the genetic makeup, or genome, of Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer that strikes children, teenagers, and young adults, has produced multiple discoveries, including genetic factors related ... > full story -
Division of Labor Offers Insight Into the Evolution of Multicellular Life
August 7, 2012 — Dividing tasks among different individuals is a more efficient way to get things done, whether you are an ant, a honeybee or a human. A new study suggests that this efficiency may also explain a key ... > full story -
Sequencing of Malaria Genomes Reveals Challenges, Opportunities in Battle Against Parasite
August 5, 2012 — Genetic variability revealed in malaria genomes newly sequenced by two multi-national research teams points to new challenges in efforts to eradicate the parasite, but also offers a better picture of ... > full story
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