Chinese bioengineers have developed a tool called smACGmax, which can simultaneously replace three types of nucleotides in DNA to accelerate the process of directed genome evolution. This technology enables the creation of cells with new beneficial properties and speeds up the development of medicines.
Studies indicate that changing cancer therapy before a relapse occurs can improve treatment effectiveness and slow the development of tumor resistance. However, this approach requires further clinical validation.
Genetic analysis of remains found in Italy has revealed that rare hereditary diseases existed as far back as 12,000 years ago. The study identified a mutation in an ancient adolescent that caused a severe growth disorder, providing evidence of social support within Ice Age communities.
Researchers have discovered that two women who lived in southern Italy 12,000 years ago had a rare genetic mutation that caused short stature. Analysis of their ancient DNA revealed that they were closely related, and their survival suggests that there was social support within prehistoric communities.
An international team of geneticists has discovered that Sudanese Copts developed genetic resistance to malaria in just 1,000 years thanks to intermixing with local tribes. The study demonstrates how quickly natural selection can alter the genome of an entire population.
Scientists have developed the V2P artificial intelligence system, which not only detects harmful genetic mutations but also predicts diseases associated with them. This technology speeds up diagnostics and opens new possibilities for personalized medicine.
Scientists have discovered that a specific gene in the avian flu virus enables it to survive at high temperatures, making fever an ineffective defense. This explains the severe course of the disease in humans and highlights the importance of monitoring new strains.
A new study has shown that avian influenza viruses are capable of reproducing even at high temperatures, which reduces the effectiveness of fever as a protective mechanism in humans. This explains the severe course of the disease and highlights the importance of epidemiological surveillance for new strains.
A new study has shown that the direction of plant growth is determined not only by their tendency to grow upwards, but also by the balance between two signaling systems, including the SLQ1 protein, which stimulates downward growth. This discovery challenges the traditional understanding of gravitropism and helps explain how plants develop their structure.
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