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Further translation of the language of the genome

New research has uncovered more about the complexity of human gene regulation by identifying certain sequences of proteins called transcription…

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Essential genome of malaria parasite Plasmodium knowlesi mapped

A new, comprehensive map of all the genes essential for blood infections in Plasmodium knowlesi (P. knowlesi), a parasite that…

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Reading the genome and understanding evolution: Symbioses and gene transfer in leaf beetles

Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, the Max Planck Institute of Biology in Tübingen, Germany,…

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Detailed bedbug genome analysis may improve pesticides

Bedbugs. Just mentioning the tiny, biting insects that live on human blood and infest mattresses, couches, and bedding strikes fear…

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Once-endangered Kirtland’s warblers show extensive signs of inbreeding in genome

The genome of a once-endangered songbird shows extensive signs of inbreeding, according to a new study by Penn State researchers.…

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A new piece in the grass pea puzzle — updated genome sequence published

An international research collaboration has completed the most detailed genome assembly to date ofgrass pea (Lathyrus sativus). This new chromosome-scale…

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Stirred, not shaken: Scientists uncover how transcription drives motion within the genome

A team of scientists has discovered surprising connections among gene activity, genome packing, and genome-wide motions, revealing aspects of the…

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Turtle genome provides new clues on the evolution of vertebrates

Scientists from the UAB and Iowa State University have generated the genome assemblies of two hidden-neck turtles, unpublished until now.…

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Traces of ancient immigration patterns to Japan found in 2000-year-old genome

A joint research group led by Jonghyun Kim and Jun Ohashi of the University of Tokyo has demonstrated that the…

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