Early in the development of sperm, a strange event happens: the X and Y chromosomes condense into tight packages and are sequestered away from the… Read More »New protein identified as crucial for safe sex chromosome pairing in sperm development
Plant leaves come in many different shapes, sizes and complexities. Some leaves are large and smooth, while others are smaller and serrated. Some leaves grow… Read More »Study identifies key pathways controlling leaf shape diversity in strawberries
Pancreatic cancer is the No. 3 cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and only 12% of patients survive five years after being diagnosed.… Read More »New protein target identified for aggressive pancreatic cancer
The study of genetics is a fascinating exploration into the inheritance of traits from one generation to the next. At the heart of this intricate… Read More »What is the difference between a dominant and a recessive gene?
Investigators from the laboratory of Ali Shilatifard, Ph.D., the Robert Francis Furchgott Professor and chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, have discovered a new repeat… Read More »Novel repeat gene cluster discovered in humans and non-human primates
Our DNA is not indestructible. Throughout the course of our lives, DNA can break in response to natural and environmental factors. Thankfully, our bodies have… Read More »Scientists unravel the elusive DNA repair pathway crucial for cancer survival
The sub-tropical islands of Okinawa in Japan boast some of the planet’s most diverse ecosystems, with seagrass beds and coral reefs teeming with life. With… Read More »Two new pygmy squid species discovered in Okinawa’s underwater forests
In the lush Atlantic forest of Brazil, Northern muriquis, a critically endangered species of monkey, face an uncertain future. Understanding their mating behaviors is crucial… Read More »Scientists use poop to study endangered monkeys’ mating behavior
Scientists from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have conducted a study on a transporter involved in cancer… Read More »New insights into the structure and function of Spns2 transporter