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Atlas of Zebrafish Development Created

Researchers published an atlas of zebrafish development, detailing the gene expression programs that are activated within nearly every cell type during the first five days of development.
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AI Advancement Allows the Generation of Proteins With Exceptional Binding Strengths

A new study reports an AI-driven advance in biotechnology with implications for drug development, disease detection, and environmental monitoring.
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Algae, a Meat Alternative, Is Rich in Muscle-Building Protein

With more of us looking for alternatives to eating animals, new research has found a surprising environmentally friendly source of protein – algae.
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Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Menstrual Products

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals can interfere with human hormones and cause medical issues, including gynecological conditions such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids.
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Sex Chromosomes Influence Gene Regulation

New research sheds light on the sex chromosomes’ shared role as influential gene regulators. The research shows that genes expressed from the X and Y chromosomes impact cells throughout the body.
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New Markers for Identifying Acute Kidney Injury Discovered

Progress in the search for biomarkers to help predict, manage and assess treatment of acute kidney injury has been reported by researchers.
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How the Immune System Neutralizes the Herpesvirus

In a study of lab-engineered cells, researchers identify how the immune system neutralizes the herpesvirus. The research maps the maneuvers used by virus and host in the cell nucleus, a poorly understood terrain of host-pathogen interaction.
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Researchers Uncover Ancient Genetic Parasite From the “Dark Genome”

Understanding the mechanism of LINE-1 is key to developing potential new treatments for cancer, autoimmune disorders, neurodegeneration, even aging.
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Innovative Method Identifies Rare Brain Cell Types

Researchers have used single-cell sequencing to identify every cell in a system, revealing new brain cell subtypes and enabling detailed research into brain changes in Alzheimer's.
A silver strand of DNA.
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RNA Polymerase Can’t Tell Artificial DNA From the Real Thing

Researchers have shown that RNA polymerase recognizes and transcribes artificial DNA base pairs in the same manner as it does natural base pairs.
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