We tend to view ourselves and the complex cells that build us as a distinct branch of the tree of life from the compact, ...

Northwestern University biophysicists have developed a new computational tool for identifying the gene combinations underlying complex illnesses like diabetes, cancer and asthma. Unlike single-gene ...

Reconstruction of the ancestral gene repertoire of eukaryotic cells reveals traces of a series of close, long-term ...

Previously, research on controlling gene networks has been carried out based on a single stimulus-response of cells. More recently, studies have been proposed to precisely analyze complex gene ...

Predicting observable traits from genetic variation remains difficult due to the complex interplay of multiple genes and environmental influences. Widely used statistical approaches are limited in ...

Genetic changes can signal evidence of disease, but pinpointing which genes and what's changed can be difficult. Their new approach could allow doctors to detect and treat so-called cardiometabolic ...

Scientists have developed a new method of genetic analysis, which extracts more precise data than previously used methods when looking at DNA, and will improve our understanding of the genetic basis ...

There are individuals who carry the same deletion of chromosome 16, and those same delections can lead to a wide range of potential neurodevelopmental issues in carriers, from milder mental illnesses ...

In a rapidly changing climate landscape, the plants we rely on for food, textiles and more face a multitude of challenges, ...

Humans have appreciated the beauty of flowers for centuries. Yet, flowers aren't just aesthetically pleasing. They also play a crucial role in plant reproduction. In all plants, a well-studied gene ...

Streptococcus Pyogenes (Group A Strep). Credit – NIAID, CC SA 2.0. A new tool could pave the way for new multi-target therapies, personalized medicine. This form of AI is needed because complex ...