Transposon sequencing analyses reveal that among genomically diverse clinical Mycobacterium intracellulare strains and the type strain, 131 genes were comprehensively identified as universal essential ...

To ensure that protein production in our cells runs smoothly, the protein complex NAC slows down the rate of protein ...

New 3D genome maps reveal how DNA folding controls gene activity, offering fresh clues into disease and cell function.

Proteins are among the most important molecular building blocks of life. They are chains of amino acids assembled in our cells by ribosomes, the molecular "protein factories" of our bodies. The ...

One of the most detailed 3D maps of how the human chromosomes are organized and folded within a cell's nucleus is published ...

Abstract: Function-Correcting Codes (FCCs) is a novel paradigm in Error Control Coding introduced by Lenz et al. 2023 for the binary substitution channel [1]. FCCs ...

Researchers have revealed that so-called “junk DNA” contains powerful switches that help control brain cells linked to ...

Over the past decades, large-scale human genetic studies have identified numerous risk genes and variants associated with complex diseases and traits.

This article looks at some of the latest developments in biotech letters, exploring how new tools are helping us solve big ...

To our immune system, a potentially lifesaving gene therapy can look a lot like a dangerous infection. That's because most ...