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4+ hour, 49+ min ago  (853+ words) Home - Salk News - How do plants survive constant DNA damage? Salk Institute scientists discover a specialized "extra layer of defense" that helps plants protect their stem cells and more accurately repair dangerous DNA damage LA JOLLA'Similar to the way DNA…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago  (838+ words) Genetic researchers are experimenting on unborn children in trials that could have been done on animal embryos, according to one bioethicist. Genetic researchers are increasing the accuracy of gene editing through experiments on unborn babies that could have been done…...

6+ hour, 45+ min ago  (1004+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, a team of scientists led by Steemers, van Roosmalen, and Hagelaar has unveiled unprecedented insights into the evolutionary dynamics of Burkitt lymphoma through the lens of single-cell whole-genome sequencing. This pioneering research…...

7+ hour, 10+ min ago  (871+ words) In the relentless battleground of environmental stressors, plants emerge as remarkable survivors, constantly combating the impacts of sunlight, radiation, drought, and soil deficiencies that inflict continuous DNA damage. Unlike animals, plants are rooted in place with no ability to flee…...

5+ hour, 28+ min ago  (692+ words) In the rapidly evolving landscape of genomics, the identification of structural variants (SVs) stands at the forefront of breakthroughs that deepen our understanding of evolution, genetic diseases, and gene regulation. A new milestone has been reached with Sniffles2, an advanced, open-source…...

8+ hour, 20+ min ago  (178+ words) Mars Sample Return Program planning includes a series of spacecraft staged both on the Martian surface and in low-Mars-orbit (LMO). During the transfer of samples into orbit, external spacecraft surfaces might be exposed to Mars dust carried on the sample…...

10+ hour, 30+ min ago  (907+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in the prestigious journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from Hiroshima University have unveiled compelling evidence for the evolutionary conservation of a revised, three-step detour pathway involved in dolichol biosynthesis within budding…...

20+ hour, 32+ min ago  (411+ words) An extraordinary surge of octopuses off the south-west coast of England has expanded as far as Scotland and Wales, reshaping both the local fishing industry and the marine ecosystem, according to a recent study. As reported by The Guardian, the…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (842+ words) In the ever-expanding field of structural biology, a striking paradox continues to capture the imagination of researchers: how can proteins with highly conserved three-dimensional folds exhibit such diverse biochemical functionalities? This conundrum, often described as a structural enigma, challenges traditional…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (299+ words) The deep ocean, encompassing depths greater than 200 meters, represents Earth's largest and least explored biome. It sustains immense microbial diversity sha. .. Select the journal/section where you want your idea to be submitted: About this Research Topic Manuscript Submission Deadline…...