A new study uncovers which cell types can be infected by SARS-CoV-2 due to their viral entry factors. The study
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Insights into elusive protein complex can help find novel treatments for chromosomal disorders
The cells in our body are constantly fighting off the threat of cancer by repairing damaged DNA. In a new
Continue reading »Study offers new insight about gene expression and neurological disease heritability
The expression of genes in response to neuronal activity can significantly influence the human brain’s development over time. While many
Continue reading »Gut fungi teach the immune system how to respond to their dangerous relatives
Common fungi, often present in the gut, teach the immune system how to respond to their more dangerous relatives, according
Continue reading »Causes of PKU
PKU or Phenylketonuria is a genetically inherited condition. PKU occurs due to the lack of an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase.
Continue reading »How Do Additional Fingers and Toes Arise?
“Polydactyly” is the term used for referring to additional fingers that arise in the hands or toes of a person.
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NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. TRIUMEQ Film-coated tablets 50 mg dolutegravir (as
Continue reading »Researchers target ‘undercover’ gene that helps cancer cells proliferate
For decades, scientists and doctors have been searching for a cure for cancer. Now, researchers from the Cancer Science Institute
Continue reading »Cancer-fighting gene restrains ‘jumping genes’
About half of all tumors have mutations of the gene p53, normally responsible for warding off cancer. Now, UT Southwestern
Continue reading »There’s a gene for detecting that fishy smell, olfactory GWAS shows
For many people, the smell of fish is rather strong and unpleasant. But some people carry a mutation in a
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