Jujube genome study sheds light on fruit tree’s domestication

Researchers have sequenced the genome of the dry jujube. They identified the genomic region that underlies…

Genes Nardilysin, OGDHL linked to human neurological conditions

The gene, OGDHL, a key protein required for normal function of the mitochondria -- the energy-producing…

Burning more fat, less glucose could lead to diabetes, mouse models indicate

Making muscles burn more fat and less glucose can increase exercise endurance, but could simultaneously cause…

Genetic cause identified for previously unrecognized developmental disorder

An international team of scientists has identified variants of the gene EBF3 causing a developmental disorder…

The hidden inferno inside your laser pointer

Two physicists have discovered that basic concepts such as 'hot' or 'cold' apply to any system,…

New tag revolutionizes whale research, and makes them partners in science

A sophisticated new type of 'tag' on whales that can record data every second for hours,…

Protein that activates immune response harms body’s ability to fight HIV

Temporarily blocking a type of protein, called type I interferon, can restore immune function and speed…

Champagne owes its taste to the finely tuned quality of its bubbles

Ever wondered how the fate of champagne bubbles from their birth to their death with a…

Research aids discovery of genetic immune disorder

Investigators have identified a genetic immune disorder characterized by increased susceptibility and poor immune control of…

Visualizing gene expression with MRI

A cellular gatekeeper for water molecules finds new use in magnetic resonance imaging, a new report…