Soybean (Glycine max) is an important economic crop, providing 28.7% of the world's vegetable oil and 70.7% of its protein meal. Seed weight is usually associated with seed size and is one of the most important agronomic ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 27, 2023
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New research by scientists from the University of Chicago demonstrates that the enzyme ALKBH1 can remove molecular modifications from transfer RNA, causing a measurable effect on protein translation in the cell. The study, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 13, 2016
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A group of researchers from Kobe University and Chiba University has successfully developed a flexible and simple method of artificially producing genetic switches for yeast, a model eukaryotic organism. The group consisted ...
Biotechnology
Apr 14, 2021
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A new route has been identified, through which cell surface receptors can reach the cell nucleus and potentially control gene expression. The discovery by A*STAR researchers could open the door to a new class of drugs to ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 6, 2016
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Bacteria of the genus Shigella, closely related to the well-known Escherichia coli, are the second most common cause of fatal bacterial diarrheal diseases, with over 200,000 victims worldwide every year. There are repeated ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 19, 2024
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In the field of systems biology, "big data" refers to the massive amounts of information that can be collected, stored and analyzed computationally and which can reveal previously unseen patterns or associations important ...
Biotechnology
Aug 20, 2018
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Genetic sensors play a crucial role within organisms by regulating gene expression in response to environmental stimuli. Despite their significance, their development is impeded by challenges such as slow growth rates in ...
Biotechnology
Jul 1, 2024
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