Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like propionate and butyrate are critical byproducts of dietary fiber digestion. These ...

The genes that build the cartilage of fish gills were repurposed to build the cartilage in mammals’ outer ears ...

Computational prediction of gene structure is crucial for interpreting genomic sequences. But how do the algorithms involved work and how accurate are they? Expression-based systems that use only ...

Is there only one optimal configuration an organism can reach during evolution? Is there a single formula that describes the trajectory towards the optimum? And can we 'derive' it in a purely ...

A recent discovery has unlocked the genetic secrets behind butterhead lettuce’s signature compact structure, a development ...

A team of researchers at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, led by Associate Professor Vijay Reddy, PhD, ...

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan is open to hiring an executive VP if it makes the franchise better. Hall of Famer Tony ...

Jan. 21, 2025 — Trypanosomes are parasites that cause sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, and various animal diseases. Diagnosis and treatment remain complex and no effective vaccine has been ...

Aluminum stress is an important factor limiting plant growth in acidic soil, and has significant effects on the growth, development and physiological metabolism of Mentha canadensis. However, the ...

The study is particularly significant because it could help explain the association between these plastic-derived chemicals ...

Gene regulation refers to the mechanisms that act to induce or repress the expression of a gene. These include structural and chemical changes to the genetic material, binding of proteins to ...