Live-cell labeling sheds light on how our DNA is packed and behaves in cells
A team led by Professor Kazuhiro Maeshima of the National Institute of Genetics (ROIS) and SOKENDAI in Japan has developed a ...
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Cell, gene therapy makers lose a champion at FDA with exit of Peter Marks
Marks’ resignation leaves the field without a regulator many view as “integral” to its progress over the last decade.
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After Eric Green's exit, new leader of NIH's genome research institute put on administrative leave: Stat
Vence Bonham Jr., the highest ranking official at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), has been put on ...
A delicate balancing act determines how many genome gateways form in cells
The nuclei in our cells are miniature warehouses safeguarding the genetic blueprint for the body's biologic machinery. As ...
A starting signal for cell division: Molecular switch ensures that cells divide at the right time
About 100 cells divide every second in our body. A key protein in cell division is a protein kinase termed Plk1, because it activates other proteins involved in this process. Plk1 is also ...
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Training your genome
Alan Herbert, explores the understanding of genome information storage, and the significance of repetitive sequences called ...
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Correcting the Mutation Behind a Genetic Eye Disease
Base editing corrected a mutation that causes macular degeneration, highlighting the potential of gene therapy to treat ...
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Microbial cell factories for sustainable chemical production
In silico analysis of five industrial microorganisms identifies optimal strains and metabolic engineering strategies for producing 235 valuable chemicals.
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Delicate balancing act determines how many genome gateways form in cells
As warehouses go, nuclei are more like libraries than bank vaults. Too many cellular components need access to the genome to ...