Humans have consumed mushrooms for thousands of years, and while some have nutritional value, it has long been recognized that only a few are suitable
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The initials BRCA2 may be best known for a gene associated with many cases of breast cancer, and the protein encoded by the BRCA2 gene
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A state-of-the-art genetic biobank could hold the key to preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), potentially saving the lives of hundreds of babies who die
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Even on a good day, DNA is constantly getting damaged. Nicks, scratches, breaks: the delicate strands that carry life’s genetic code take a beating as
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A research collaboration based in Kumamoto University, Japan, has revealed the DNA methylation status of gene transcriptional regulatory regions in the frontal lobes of patients
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A myriad of genetic factors can influence the onset of diseases like high blood pressure, heart diseases, and type 2 diabetes. If we were to
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The Netflix drama “The One” centers around a geneticist who invents a new matchmaking service. It uses DNA to help people find their romantic and
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Overcoming previous technical challenges with single-cell DNA (scDNA) sequencing, a group led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has developed
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There is a great need to generate various types of cells for use in new therapies to replace tissues that are lost due to disease
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Histone deacetylases are enzymes involved in the modification of histones in order to allow DNA to wrap around them tightly. The enzymes achieve this through
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