Ancient DNA unlocks new understanding of migrations in the first millennium AD
Researchers at Francis Crick Institute have uncovered DNA evidence of hidden waves of Germanic and Viking migrations in Europe.
New CRISPR toolkit to allow remote-controlled ultrasound gene editing
Researchers at the University of Southern California in the United States have developed a controllable ultrasound CRISPR technique enabling targeted immunotherapy interventions against tumours.
Bacteria encode hidden genes outside their genome – do we?
Columbia University in the United States has discovered that bacteria can produce free-floating genes, potentially revolutionising our understanding of human genetics.
Novel gene-editing tool overcomes drawbacks of CRISPR
Researchers at the University of Tokyo in Japan have unveiled the spatial structure of a novel gene-editing tool, “prime editor,” promising more accurate gene therapy treatments without cutting both DNA strands like the CRISPR technique.
Scientists generate the first complete chromosome sequences from non-human primates
A team of researchers from the National Human Genome Research Institute, USA, have generated the first complete chromosome sequences of five great ape species and the siamang gibbon.
Ancient DNA reveals the appearance of a 6th century Chinese emperor
Researchers have reconstructed the face of Chinese Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou, revealing insights into his appearance, health, and the genetic history of ancient northeastern Asia.
Beethoven’s genes reveal low predisposition for beat synchronization
A study reveals Beethoven’s surprisingly low genetic predisposition for musicality, challenging assumptions about the genetic basis of exceptional talents.
Revealing the evolutionary origin of genomic imprinting
Researchers at IMBA unveiled a genetic mechanism in nematodes, hinting at imprinting’s evolution by silencing genes based on parental origin, as reported in Nature.
Synthetic DNA sheds light on mysterious difference between living cells at different points in evolution
A study reveals DNA activity differences in yeast and mammalian cells, hinting at evolutionary functions and impacting future gene therapy and medicine development.
Researchers decipher mysterious growth habit of weeping peach trees
A recent study published in Plant Physiology unveils that a single gene deletion affecting the hormone auxin’s distribution causes the unique downward growth of weeping peach tree shoots, challenging conventional plant growth patterns.