Imagine a sci-fi story becoming reality in a Dallas laboratory. Ben Lamm, CEO of Colossal Biosciences, isn't bringing back dinosaurs like in Jurassic Park. Instead, his team is aiming to revive the woolly mammoth and other long-extinct species. This isn't just a crazy idea; they've raised $435 milli
Chinese cabbage is a staple vegetable in China, but it faces a significant threat from clubroot disease, caused by the pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae (P. brassicae). This disease drastically reduces the crop's yield and quality. Previous studies have shown that the BrUFO gene in Chinese cabbage p
Choanoflagellates are tiny, single-celled organisms that have been traditionally grouped based on their protective outer layer, or periplast. Craspedida species have a purely organic periplast, while Acanthoecida species have a silica-based one called a lorica. Previous studies have suggested that t
Have you ever wondered why our bones sometimes become weak, or why the cushioning between them wears out? Scientists are digging into this mystery, using clever computers to help. They're focusing on two genes, COL1A1 and TNFRSF12A, which might play big roles in these issues, like when bones lose th
The Tennessee Titans hold the coveted No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Many fans and analysts expect them to choose a quarterback, but there's a surprising twist in the air. The Titans recently hired Mike Borgonzi as their new general manager, and he's bringing a fresh perspective. During a recent
Living longer is great, but it also brings new challenges. People with HIV are now facing a higher chance of a painful hip condition called femoral head necrosis. This happens when the ball part of the hip bone dies due to lack of blood. It's not just HIV that's to blame, though. Medicines used to t
Understanding when bacteria first emerged on Earth is a big puzzle, mainly because bacteria fossils are rare. Scientists have found a new way to solve this puzzle by looking at ancient partnerships between bacteria and other life forms. They used genes found in mitochondria–the tiny powerhouses insi
Scientists often use genetic data to figure out how closely related different organisms are. One common way they do this is by using something called a Markov substitution model. This model helps them understand how changes, or substitutions, happen in molecular sequences over time. The general time
You might think all brain tumors are the same. But let’s dive into some fascinating facts! Researchers from the Pediatric Brain Tumor Atlas (PBTA) and the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC) have been exploring how our genetic roots play a role in these tumors. Central nervous system
Have you ever wondered how fish survive in different types of water? Scientists have been studying this adaptation in Eurasian perch. They looked at the genes of perch from 42 different populations using whole-genome sequencing. By comparing individuals and pooled samples, they found over 2, 600 gen
