DNA Related Content
Average age of conception throughout human history
Determining the average age of conception throughout human history to discover more about humans, then and in the future.
Ancient Siberian genomes reveal previously unknown hunter-gatherer population
Researchers uncover ancient Siberian genomes which reveal a previously undescribed group of early hunter-gatherer population in Neolithic Altai-Sayan region.
Overcoming the cost challenge of rare, orphan & genetic therapies and CGT development
Craig Caceci, Managing Director, Terebellum®, walks us through how to overcome the cost challenge of CGT development for rare, orphan and genetic therapies.
‘Nano-robot’ built entirely from DNA
Nano-robot made from DNA can study cell processes invisible to the naked eye.
What is the science behind IVF failure?
Researchers find that IVF failure is commonly due to spontaneous errors in the early phases of cell division which causes so many human embryos to fail to develop.
Computerized DNA motors are moving molecular robotics to the next level
Researchers have developed DNA motors with the ability to sense and process chemical information – mimicking the basic properties of living cells
The effects of nanoparticles and the disruption of neural development
Ken Tachibana explores how the effects of nanoparticles on the environment and human body and brain have been left largely unexamined.
Unlocking dark matter in our genome to fuel immune responses
Dr Helen M Rowe at the Centre for Immunobiology at the Queen Mary University of London looks towards unlocking dark matter for the potential to boost immune responses in humans.
Helen Rowe Lab – studying genomic ‘dark matter’
The Helen Rowe Lab studies how genomic ‘dark matter’ function, regulates immune genes and interferons in normal human cells.
From crime scene to courtroom: Advancing the fair administration of justice
National Institute of Justice forensic science research is strengthening the fair and impartial administration of justice, explains Jonathan McGrath, Senior Policy Analyst, National Institute of Justice, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences
Exosome therapy for brittle bone disease
Pascale V Guillot, Associate Professor at University College London, investigates the possibility of exosome therapy for those living with brittle bone disease.
Next generation sequencing in tissues: Towards in situ multiomics
Recent years have seen an increase in techniques developed for spatial transcriptomics, enabling gene expression patterns to be uncovered within intact, three-dimensional tissues.
Unlocking dark matter for genome remodelling
Dr Helen Rowe, Senior Lecturer in Epigenetics, outlines the significance of research into dark matter and genome remodelling
How DNA technology helps control the premium quality of Thai Hom Mali Rice
Professor Dr Apichart Vanavichit, at the Rice Science Center, explains how DNA technology can create a high-quality Thai Jasmine Rice.
‘Dark genome’ research suggests better treatment for mental disorders
Researching DNA outside of our genes, analysing the ‘dark genome’, scientists have found evolved proteins which can distinguish between schizophrenia and bipolar disorders, improving diagnosis and treatment.
The long-term effects of exposure to nanoparticles
In toxicology & health science focus, Ken Tachibana, Sanyo-Onoda City University in Japan, walks through the long-term effects of exposure to nanoparticles
How can next-generation sequencing create treatments for diseases?
In this ebook, we interview Dr Richie Kohman, Synthetic Biology Platform Lead at the Wyss Institute at Harvard, about his work with next-generation sequencing (NGS).
What is a virus? An exploration for middle school students
Ann Matthysse, Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, explores what exactly a virus is, with a specific focus on RNA viruses and SARS-CoV-2.
Constancy & plasticity in biology – the central role of hierarchical causal models
Ute Deichmann of the Jacques Loeb Centre for the History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences at Ben-Gurion University, explores the role hierarchical causal models have on constancy and plasticity in biology.
Scientists use environmental DNA to calculate marine biodiversity
This study, conducted across the last 20 years on the kelp forests of Santa Barbara, examined marine biodiversity via environmental DNA.