A recent study highlights the pivotal role of alternative splicing in controlling plant secondary metabolism, which is crucial for producing bioactive compounds with significant medicinal and industrial value. This research ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 12, 2024
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Alternative splicing is a genetic process where different segments of genes are removed, and the remaining pieces are joined together during transcription to messenger RNA (mRNA). This mechanism increases the diversity of ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 2, 2024
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Researchers at the University of Toronto have harnessed a bacterial immune defense system, known as CRISPR, to efficiently and precisely control the process of RNA splicing. The technology opens the door to new applications, ...
Biotechnology
Jun 24, 2024
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With the development of genome sequencing technologies, many long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been identified in fruits and vegetables. Extensive research on lncRNAs has revealed their roles in regulating the expression ...
Molecular & Computational biology
May 9, 2024
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Geraniol contributes to the floral scent of tea (Camellia sinensis) and is abundant in tea plants, yet its biosynthesis and role in stress responses remain unclear.
Molecular & Computational biology
Feb 28, 2024
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A genetic change in our ancient ancestors may partly explain why humans don't have tails like monkeys, finds a new study led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Evolution
Feb 28, 2024
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Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) has marked its global significance with annual production of approximately 186 million tons in 2020. In addition to its edible and economic value, tomato has become a vital model in developmental ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 24, 2024
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A Purdue University research team has revealed complex new details about the function of a key protein shared by mammals, including humans. Many cancers result when this DNA methyltransferase protein goes awry.
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 23, 2023
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In a development that could accelerate the discovery of new diagnostics and treatments, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed a versatile and low-cost technology for targeted sequencing ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 15, 2023
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Researchers at IRB Barcelona, the University of Barcelona (UB), VIMM, and the University of Padua unveil the key role of Mitofusin 2 cellular makeup in interconnecting organelles within cells. The findings are published in ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 28, 2023
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