For the first time, an international study has deciphered the genome of the population of Brazil. Published in the journal ...

Modern HIV medicine is based on a common genetic mutation. Now, researchers have traced where and when the mutation arose -- and how it protected our ancestors from ancient diseases.

Close-up of a female stolon–one of the independent reproductive units–from the worm Ramisyllis kingghidorahi. It has already ...

Somatic hypermutation (SHM) of immunoglobulin variable (V) regions modulates antibody-antigen affinity is initiated by activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) on single-stranded DNA (ssDNA).

This study presents a valuable advance for the analysis of gene expression variation at the level of individual cells by introducing a novel reference-free framework that can detect splicing, fusion, ...

A groundbreaking study led by Dalhousie researchers uncovers specific genetic links to the mental health condition, making it ...

The human brain is known to contain a wide range of cell types, which have different roles and functions. The processes via ...

The saola’s newly sequenced genome offers hope for one of Earth’s rarest mammals.

Their exceptional genetic diversity and high-resolution genetic mapping ability are unmatched. The predictive ability of J:DO mice could significantly reduce the incidence of harmful side effects ...

Grants will fund use of artificial intelligence to predict cancer evolution during treatment and better match treatments to ...