Identification of the first mouse strain susceptible to severe COVID-19 without requiring genetic modification
Among these eight mouse strains, only the CAST mouse was susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, including the beta, omicron, and delta variants. ...
Tag: Genetic
Computer modeling shows that close encounters between distant DNA regions cause bursts of genetic activity
When the Nanog gene (green region) is inactive, one of the three enhancer regions is spatially distant. When active, the ...
Genetic mapping study reveals four main categories of cancer drug resistance mutations
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public domain All cancer mutations that cause drug resistance fall into one of four categories. New research has ...
Study identifies genetic factors crucial in acute myeloid leukemia survival in black patients
Previously unreported mutations in the PHIP gene and representation of the fusion gene landscape. Credit: Natural genetics (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01929-x ...
Genetic mechanism reveals key secret behind disease infection in crops
The proposed model of PnPf2 in P. nodorum virulence is based on the results presented in this study regarding the ...
Newly discovered genetic marker could pave the way for future treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
While previous studies have made progress in identifying genetic variants associated with amyloid deposits, understanding the genetic drivers of tau ...
Living cell model system can decode genetic risk for psychiatric disorders
Changes in gene regulation induced by Wnt stimulation. ACartoon of the canonical Wnt signaling pathway. bStudy design outline. Enrichment of ...
Largest-ever epilepsy genetic study uncovers possible therapeutic targets
Genetic architecture of epilepsy from large-scale genetic association studies. Credit: Natural neuroscience (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024-01747-8 The largest and most diverse ...
Study reveals molecular mechanism of genetic variant causing mirror movement disorder
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public domain A team of Canadian and American scientists has made a promising breakthrough in understanding the origins ...
Scientists discover genetic cause of rare autoimmune disease
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public domain A team of international scientists has discovered the genetic basis of a rare hereditary autoimmune disease, ...
