Short regulatory gene spotted
Jun 10, 2017
Two proteins produced by a single gene interact to keep the genome in check.
Results for epigenetics
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Shaping up against pathogens
Jul 22, 2017
Plants can reprogram their genetic material to mount a defensive response against pathogens, which may have applications for agriculture.
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Coral tricks for adapting to ocean acidification
Jun 7, 2018
A molecular process that signals distress could also help corals adapt to climate change.
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Anemones rely on epigenetics during symbiosis
Aug 16, 2018
Epigenetic mechanisms adjust gene expression in anemone symbiosis.
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Rules of inheritance rewritten in worms
Feb 21, 2019
Laboratory model breaks laws of heredity, opening up new research possibilities in genetics and synthetic biology.
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Argonaute proteins help fine-tune gene expression
Oct 27, 2019
A protein, with a name reminiscent of legendary Greek sailors, has an unexpected role inside the human nucleus.
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Stressed corals set up progeny for a better life
Feb 19, 2020
First evidence that animal DNA methylation patterns can be passed to the next generation.
