Genetic research
A recent study published in Veterinary Research Communications evaluated the effects of fermented corn cob supplementation on growth performance, immune response, and immune-antioxidant gene expression in koi carp (Cyprinus carpio var. koi) cultured in biofloc systems. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from Chiang Mai University, found that
Genetic research
A novel study published in Forensic Science International-genetics has outlined a DNA methylation-based framework for age prediction and body fluid identification using nanopore sequencing. The research, conducted by an international team of scientists, employed the PromethION 2 platform to evaluate the potential of adaptive sampling for forensic age prediction and
Biodiversity
A groundbreaking study on the morphology and genetics of the Ensete ventricosum plant has been published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. The research, conducted by a team led by Bulbul Ahmed from the African Genome Center, reveals the complete chloroplast genomes of 15 diverse landraces of Ensete ventricosum,
Genetic research
A multi-institutional study, led by researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of cancer biology. The study reveals a unique genetic mechanism in ants that could have far-reaching implications for understanding gene regulation
Genetic research
A recent study published in the Journal of Veterinary Microbiology has shed light on the genetic diversity of Mycoplasma bovis, a significant bacterial pathogen affecting cattle worldwide. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from Universidad Austral de Chile, aimed to determine the genetic diversity of M. bovis isolates
Genetic research
Research from the University of Ferhat Abbas in Algeria has shed light on the prevalence and genetic diversity of Grapevine fanleaf virus (GFLU) in the country's vineyards. The investigation, which analyzed 414 samples from various grape cultivars and viticulture areas, revealed a 21% infection incidence. The study also
Genetic research
A new approach to gene therapy has emerged, offering hope for the treatment of previously incurable diseases such as genetic disorders, cancers, and autoimmune diseases. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been designed as non-viral carriers for gene delivery, leveraging their ability to transport multiple cargo types, including transgenes, RNA, DNA, and
Genetic research
A comprehensive study conducted by researchers from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University has shed light on the global research landscape of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) in hepatoma. The study analyzed 510 publications from 2009 to 2023, revealing significant growth in annual publications since 2018, with China, the
Diseases
Researchers from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the genetic causes of motor neuron diseases. Their analysis found that motor neuron diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), share
Genes
Scientists at the University of Florida have made significant advances in using gene editing to enhance plant resistance to diseases. By manipulating susceptibility genes, researchers have found a way to confer broad spectrum resistance, making plants more resilient to various pathogens. This breakthrough has vast implications for crop yields and
Genetic research
Researchers at Tarbiat Modares University have developed a novel nanobiohybrid system for targeted gene delivery to macrophage cells, providing a promising approach for cancer gene therapy. The team, led by Marziyeh Mousazadeh, has created a chimeric peptide-carbon quantum dot nanobiohybrid system that can condense and deliver DNA into target cells,
Genetic engineering
Research led by the National Key Facility for Crop Gene Resources and Genetic Improvement has made a significant breakthrough in the field of genome editing. By fusing deaminases with the CRISPR/Cas system, base editing enables precise single-base modifications of DNA. This innovation has vast potential for crop improvement, and
