DNA copy-number changes help melanoma develop resistance to immunotherapy, study finds

A study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators reveals how melanoma, the deadliest form of skin ...
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New Discovery Reveals How Cancer Cells Repair DNA Without BRCA2 (IMAGE)

Researchers found that losing a second protein, FIGNL1, allows cancer cells missing BRCA2 to restore DNA repair by reloading ...

Changing the 'packaging' of DNA in neurons can turn memories on or off in mice

Our experiences leave traces in the brain, stored in small groups of cells called engrams. Engrams are thought to hold the ...

3D DNA looping discovery in rice paves the way for higher yields with less fertilizer

A team of Chinese scientists has uncovered a hidden 3D structure in rice DNA that allows the crop to grow more grain while ...
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A revolutionary DNA search engine is speeding up genetic discovery

ETH Zurich scientists have created “MetaGraph,” a revolutionary DNA search engine that functions like Google for genetic data. By compressing global genomic datasets by a factor of 300, it allows ...