Tag: genes

Regulatory genes influence shape recognition in Medaka fish

Medaka fish that lacked functional Hmgn2 genes were unable to distinguish between simple shapes, revealing…

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Bacteria code for hidden genes outside their genome, right?

A 'crazy' discovery in bacteria raises fundamental questions about the composition of our own genome…

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From genes to jeans: new genetic insights can lead to drought-resistant cotton

Cotton is woven into the fabric of our lives, from soft T-shirts to comfortable jeans…

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Small animals acquire genes from bacteria that can produce antibiotics

A group of small freshwater animals are protecting themselves from infections using antibiotic recipes 'stolen'…

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Not so selfish after all: viruses use freeloading genes as weapons

Historically, curious bits of DNA hidden in genomes across all kingdoms of life have been…

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Research shows how RNA ‘junk’ controls our genes

Researchers at Arizona State University have made significant progress in understanding how genes are controlled…

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A healthy lifestyle can compensate for ‘unlucky’ genes, research shows

A healthy lifestyle can negate roughly 60% of the impact of 'life-shortening' genes. ... According…

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A healthy lifestyle can offset the effects of life-shortening genes by more than 60%

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 public domain A healthy lifestyle can offset the effects of life-shortening genes by…

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