A recent study from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), published in the Journal of Proteome Research, has identified multiple mutations and unique proteins in isolates of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 4, 2021
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A strong association between the genes influencing cattle temperament and autism in humans has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers.
Plants & Animals
Aug 27, 2020
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Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists, in cooperation with Pacific Biosciences and Penn State University, have published the first genome of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) in the journal Gigascience and they ...
Biotechnology
Oct 16, 2019
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It's an ancient fruit, but the avocado has been brought into the new millennium with the publication of its draft genome, which may be the key to improvements in future crops.
Plants & Animals
Aug 15, 2019
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A weakness in one common open source software for genomic analysis left DNA-based medical diagnostics vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Security
Jul 1, 2019
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Newly discovered enzyme uses an unusual mechanism to generate a molecule with an eye-wateringly awful smell
Biochemistry
Feb 22, 2019
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A new bioinformatics platform called Empowering the Development of Genomics Expertise (EDGE) will help democratize the genomics revolution by allowing users with limited bioinformatics expertise to quickly analyze and interpret ...
Biotechnology
Nov 29, 2016
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To fully understand a plant's nuclear genome, scientists must also study two other genomes found within plant cells—-in the "powerhouse" mitochondria and in the photosynthesizing chloroplast organelles. Researchers from ...
Biotechnology
Nov 11, 2015
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As genome sequencing has gotten faster and cheaper, the pace of whole-genome sequencing has accelerated, dramatically increasing the number of genomes deposited in public archives. Although these genomes are a valuable resource, ...
Biotechnology
Nov 18, 2014
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It will soon be possible to grow premium-quality caffeine-free coffee, tea and cocoa, thanks to research involving University of Queensland expertise.
Biotechnology
Sep 5, 2014
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