Humans and Neanderthals met often, but only one event matters
Homo sapiens began in Africa but Neanderthals were Eurasian. Any miscegenation would have happened after sapiens left its ...
Genetic Mutations May Directly Influence Epigenetic Clocks and Aging
Research reveals that DNA mutations may influence epigenetic clocks, raising new questions about the aging process.
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GeneDx launches ultrarapid whole genome sequencing for critically ill infants
The provision will enable whole genome sequencing for neonatal and paediatric patients in intensive care units within 48 ...
CRISPR system variant shows a novel DNA cleavage mechanism
Researchers have revealed new details about the CRISPR-Cas5-HNH/Cascade complex, a variant of the type I-E CRISPR-Cas system, ...
Water molecules help proteins read the human genome, research reveals
In a study published in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology, scientists from the Department of Medical Biochemistry and ...
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CRISPR-Cas9 Off-Target Effects: Challenges and Solutions
The CRISPR-Cas9 system offers groundbreaking genome editing capabilities, yet off-target cleavage raises concerns about ...
Lake Victoria is turning green – the deadly bacteria behind it
Cyanobacteria thrive in warm, sunny lakes and ponds that contain excess nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients derived from fertiliser, manure and sewage. When conditions are right, cyanobacteria multiply ...