Mistakes in DNA are known to drive cancer growth. But a new study, from Washington University School of Medicine in
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Scientists discover genes that help harmful bacteria thwart treatment: Two genes may make staph infections resistant to copper, a powerful antibacterial agent
A Rutgers-led team has discovered two genes that make some strains of harmful Staphyloccocus bacteria resistant to treatment by copper,
Continue reading »Killer blows? Knockout study of pair of mouse MicroRNA provides cancer insight
A team at Tokyo Medical and Dental University(TMDU) has revealed the molecule to cancer development, showing that the absence of
Continue reading »Your Dreams May Come from These Two Genes
Enjoy dreaming? Two key genes may be to thank. A new study in mice finds that these "dream genes" are
Continue reading »Living systematic review describes the epidemiology of sexual transmission of Zika virus
Zika virus (ZIKV) may be sexually transmissible for a shorter period than previously estimated, according to a systematic review published
Continue reading »How HIV is shielded from immune attack
Scientists from UNSW Sydney and the UK have discovered that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) hijacks a small molecule from
Continue reading »Mechanisms of genetic diversification in major fungal pathogen of humans
Candida albicans is one of the most formidable fungal species, causing infection in humans. Investigating the structure and reproduction methods
Continue reading »Connection between genes, response to environmental chemicals
Why do individuals respond differently to the same environment? Researchers from North Carolina State University and Oregon State University have
Continue reading »Shared genetics may shape treatment options for certain brain disorders
Symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, including psychosis, depression and manic behavior, have both shared and distinguishing genetic factors, an
Continue reading »Scientists find potential disease-fighting ‘warheads’ hidden in bacteria
Bacteria found in soil may harbor a potential game-changer for drug design. A new study by Scripps Research, published today
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