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An experimentally-informed polymer model reveals high resolution organization of genomic loci - Nature Communications
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (1674+ words) PyMOL 2.5.0 Open-Source, 2022-03-17 is used for visualization of 3D polymer configurations. Gnuplot 5.4 patchlevel 2 and Python libraries using conda environment are used for plotting. Keynotes are used for schematic figures. A combination of C and Python codes are used for all the analyses....
Stacking the Genetic Deck: How Certain Plant Hybrids Defy the Odds
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (1332+ words) In the realm of plant biology, the survival of hybrid offspring'resulting from the mating of two distinct species'has long been a genetic conundrum. Typically, these hybrids encounter a fatal roadblock known as hybrid lethality, a phenomenon where incompatible gene interactions…...
Enhancing ssDNA Templates for CRISPR Gene Editing
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (971+ words) In recent years, genome editing technologies have achieved remarkable strides, particularly with the advent of CRISPR-Cas9 systems. Among the various methodologies in this field, the utilization of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) as a homology-directed repair (HDR) template has garnered considerable attention…...
Exploring O-GlcNAcylation: OGT Interactors and Substrates
12+ hour, 46+ min ago (953+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Chemical Biology, a team led by researchers Griffin, Thompson, and Xiao has unveiled novel insights into the mechanism of O-GlcNAcylation, a post-translational modification that plays a crucial role in numerous cellular processes. This…...
Exploring Sox Gene Diversity in Brachyuran Crabs
13+ hour, 18+ min ago (936+ words) In a groundbreaking study set to be published in 2026, researchers Chen, Xie, and Bao, along with their esteemed colleagues, have made a significant advancement in our understanding of the Sox gene family within brachyuran crabs. This research not only uncovers…...
Four Precision Breeding Projects Securing Major Funding to Advance UK
16+ hour, 32+ min ago (81+ words) Subject of Research: Precision breeding and gene editing in crops including sugar beet, oilseed rape, tomatoes, and dandelions to improve disease resistance, nutritional content, and supply chain resilience. Article Title: Four Ambitious UK Precision Breeding Projects Set to Revolutionize Sustainable…...
Tiny protein pair discovery could reveal how the genetic code first began
23+ hour, 6+ min ago (710+ words) Researchers analyzing 4.3 billion dipeptides say tiny protein pairs hold clues to how the genetic code formed and expanded over time. (CREDIT: Shutterstock) Life runs on instructions you never see. Every cell reads DNA, turns that message into RNA, and then…...
Life Processes isn’t about memorising biology, it’s about understanding life
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (744+ words) We teach students that plants are "autotrophs," but behind the jargon hides the fascinating truth that the green leaf is the only thing standing between us and extinction. So, nature engineered a workaround: a high-pressure hydraulic pump and a highway…...
From sea to soil: Molecular changes suggest how algae evolved into plants
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (238+ words) From sea to soil: Molecular changes suggest how algae evolved into plants'EurekAlert! Credit: Osaka Metropolitan University A research team including Associate Professor Ritsuko Fujii of the Graduate School of Science at Osaka Metropolitan University used cryo-electron microscopy to look at…...
Fungal Diversity in Paphiopedilum Roots and Soils
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (220+ words) As the scientific community reflects on these findings, there is hope that increased awareness of the fungi's vital role in plant health will inspire further research and more nuanced conservation strategies. The future of Paphiopedilum species and countless other plants…...