The examination of Haplotypes makes it possible to understand the heritability of certain complex traits. However, genome analysis of family…
Using a chip to find better cancer fighting drugs
Researchers have developed a new ‘tumor-on-a-chip’ device that can better mimic the environment inside the body, paving the way for…
Plant scientists identify new strategy to enhance rice grain yield
Rice provides a daily subsistence for about three billion people worldwide and its output must keep pace with a growing…
Strong change of course for muscle research
Scientists have discovered a new subtype of muscle stem cells. These cells have the ability to build and regenerate new…
CRISPR-Cas9 datasets analysis leads to largest genetic screen resource for cancer research
A comprehensive map of genes necessary for cancer survival is one step closer, following validation of the two largest CRISPR-Cas9…
A step closer to understanding evolution — mitochondrial division conserved across species
A group of scientists showed for the first time that in red algae, an enzyme that is usually involved in…
Study busts 9 to 5 model for academic work
An observational study of academic working hours has identified large differences in how researchers around the world manage their work-life…
An atomic view of the trigger for the heartbeat
Tiny pores in heart cells generate electrical signals to initiate each heart beat. Structural studies of these channels provide details…
This ‘lemon’ could help machine learning create better drugs
Drug discovery researchers have created a new framework for mining data for training machine learning models.
Children allergic to cow’s milk smaller and lighter
Children allergic to cow’s milk are smaller and weigh less, according to a study of growth trajectories from early childhood…