Search For "molecular genetics"
First line of defence against deadly ToCSV tomato virus explored
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
For the first time, scientists at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have examined the molecular genetics of tomato plants' defence mechanisms against a destructive "young" Southern African virus. The well-known tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) is known to be resistant to individuals
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Study discovers tool that help to improve liquid biopsy
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A team of researchers led by Xianghong Jasmine Zhou, PhD, professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine, has made significant progress in addressing one of the primary obstacles in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, popularly known as liquid biopsy.
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Researchers discover artificial DNA to locate, eliminate cancer cells
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers have developed a brand-new method for locating and eliminating cancer cells by using synthetic DNA. The procedure was successful in lab tests against cells generated from human cervical cancer, human breast cancer, and mouse malignant melanoma.
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Researchers find connection between artificial sweetener, anxiety
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Researchers at Florida State University College of Medicine have discovered a connection between anxiety-like behaviour in mice and aspartame, an artificial sweetener present in roughly 5,000 diet items and beverages.
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Researchers find trove of proteins possibly influencing cystic fibrosis
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Ontario [Canada], February 14 (ANI): A new study by researchers at the University of Toronto has identified hundreds of new proteins that could play a role in cystic fibrosis, and which may shed light on why some patients responded better than others to current therapies.
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Study focuses on a gene that could decrease likelihood of developing alcoh
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Indianapolis [USA], September 13 (ANI): Researchers have discovered how a person's genes play a role in the possibility that they will suffer from alcoholic cirrhosis, as they discovered a gene that could make the disease less likely.
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