Unlocking the Viral Secrets Within: HERVs and Their Role in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Unlocking the Viral Secrets Within: HERVs and Their Role in Neurodegenerative Diseases The human genome is a vast and complex tapestry, woven with threads that tell the story of our evolutionary past. Among these threads are human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs), remnants of ancient viral infections that have been integrated into our DNA over millions of […]

Genome Duplications and Cancer Disparities: A Closer Look at Black Patients’ Outcomes

Genome Duplications and Cancer Disparities: A Closer Look at Black Patients’ Outcomes The recent study published in Nature Communications has brought to light a significant correlation between whole-genome duplications (WGDs) in cancer cells and increased mortality rates among Black patients in the United States. This research is groundbreaking as it delves into the genetic and […]

Reviving the Tasmanian Tiger: A Genetic Odyssey to De-Extinction

Reviving the Tasmanian Tiger: A Genetic Odyssey to De-Extinction The discovery of a well-preserved Tasmanian tiger head, colloquially known as the ‘head in a bucket’, in a Melbourne museum has sparked renewed interest and significant advancements in the field of de-extinction. This specimen, forgotten in a cupboard for decades, contains long RNA molecules, a rare […]

Unraveling the Genetic Mystery: Mapping 50,000 DNA Knots in the Human Genome

Unraveling the Genetic Mystery: Mapping 50,000 DNA Knots in the Human Genome In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have unveiled a comprehensive map of over 50,000 knot-like structures in the human genome, known as i-motifs. This discovery, published in the EMBO Journal, marks a significant advancement in our understanding […]