Ancient DNA reveals precise identity-by-descent segments
The study of identity-by-descent (IBD) segments in ancient human DNA opens a fascinating window into our ancestral past. Accurate detection…
Category: Genetics
Telomeres: Twice the Trouble at the Ends of Chromosomes
For decades, the “end-replication problem” – the shortening of DNA at chromosome tips with each cell division – has…
Invasive Asian Honeybees Surprisingly Thrive Despite Genetic Challenges
In a surprising turn of events, invasive Asian honeybees in North Queensland have thrived and expanded their population over a…
Combatting microplastics pollution in drinking water
Microplastics (MPs) have emerged as persistent toxicants in the recent decade. MPs are reported to present in different samples such…
Advancing DNA microscopy: Enhanced resolution unveiled
A new era in microscopy has dawned with the latest advancements in DNA microscopy, promising to revolutionize our understanding of…
CRISPR-COPIES advances gene editing capabilities
Advancements in genetic engineering have led to the development of a groundbreaking tool known as CRISPR-COPIES. This cutting-edge technology builds…
Understanding Omicron: Key to Controlling Spread
The topic discusses the broader species receptor binding of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2. The Omicron variant carries multiple unusual…
ClusTrast: Transcript isoform assembler with contig guidance
ClusTrast is an innovative tool designed for de novo transcript isoform assembly from short-read sequencing data. It operates by utilizing…
XRCC1: A promising pan-cancer prognostic biomarker
Recent research suggests that XRCC1, a protein involved in DNA repair processes, holds promise as a prognostic and immunological biomarker…