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 ...
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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 ...

Ancient protein Dicer and RNase H are both needed to resolve transcription–replication collisions, study reveals

Could yeast and humans be any more different? Going by looks alone, probably not. But peering into our genomes reveals ...

Rethinking how nucleoside supplementation speeds up DNA replication: It's not just about having enough

DNA, often called the blueprint of life, is built from four chemical building blocks known as deoxy-nucleoside triphosphates ...

ACTN3 Gene and Fast-Twitch Muscle: The Power Code in Your DNA

The Fast-Twitch Gene You Didn't Know You Had Your DNA might be giving you an edge or could be holding you back. The ACTN3 ...