Epigenetic signals differ across alleles
Researchers have identified numerous novel regions of the genome where the chemical modifications involved in controlling gene expression are influenced by either genetic variation or the parental origin of that particular stretch of DNA.
Source:Epigenetic signals differ across alleles
Brain study offers insight into autism
Scientists are a step closer to understanding how abnormalities in brain development might lead to autism and behavioural disorders.
Source:Brain study offers insight into autism
New tool to investigate ion channels
Researchers have developed a system which for the first time allows the targeted, long-lasting investigation of ion channel function in mammals and also the blockade of the ion channels with neurotoxins.
Source:New tool to investigate ion channels
HIV transmission among male partners
Using a method of comparing genetic characteristics, called phylogenetic analysis, the researchers studied a group of men who had sexually transmitted their HIV virus to other men.
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Rice physicists kill cancer with nanobubbles
Using lasers and nanoparticles, scientists have discovered a new technique for singling out individual diseased cells and destroying them with tiny explosions.
Source:Rice physicists kill cancer with nanobubbles