In a study in Nature, researchers at Karolinska Institutet present a new method for analysing how instructions in the genome control
Category: Genetic material
Treating nerves tumors
The international team of researchers analyzed complete screens of genes and genetic material in malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs),
Protein-like virus essential for memory
A protein involved in cognition and storing long-term memories looks and acts like a protein from viruses. The protein, called
Ebola virus inhibited in cell cultures
When the Ebola virus enters the human cell, its only purpose is to copy itself, fast. First it must copy
Viruses share gene with some organisms
A new study finds that viruses share some genes exclusively with cells that are not their hosts, viruses swap genes
Early signs of cancer
Scientists have discovered how damage to the cell’s genetic material can trigger inflammation. Cancerous cells are similar to other cells
