The minor spliceosome: Researchers reveal new structural insights into an essential RNA-protein complex
In human cells, only a small proportion of the information written in genes is used to produce proteins. How does the cell ...
Genetic mechanisms underlying Duchenne muscular dystrophy point to potential treatments
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare hereditary disease that is associated with progressive muscle wasting. The ...
How DNA's environment shapes smoking-related cancer risk
Cigarette smoke causes cancer primarily by damaging the DNA. A new study that mapped these damages has revealed that the way ...
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Research explores DNA methylation clock accuracy across tissues
A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on January 3, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled "Characterization of DNA methylation clock algorithms applied to diverse tissue types." ...