Scientists identify epigenetic key that 'opens' door to colon cancer
A gene called high mobility group A1 (HMGA1) may be the key that opens the door to the development of colon cancer, according ...
Biologists discover a new type of control over RNA splicing
RNA splicing is a cellular process that is critical for gene expression. After genes are copied from DNA into messenger RNA, ...
4D Molecular Therapeutics: A Smart Bet On Long-Term VEGF Suppression
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Human-specific gene variant may hold key to evolution of language
The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens the only hominids who could give detailed directions to a far-off freshwater ...
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A human gene makes mice squeak differently — did it contribute to language?
A gene variant present in most people might have contributed to cognitive differences between humans and their closest ...
Is your cancer risk written in your genes? Study explores pre-birth risk factors
A new study suggests that cancer risk may be shaped before birth, challenging the long-held belief that genetic mutations ...
Super Enzyme Regulates Testosterone Levels In Male Ruffs
A single gene in the shorebird species known as ruffs controls the levels of testosterone in males, and this in turn affects ...