Genetics
BRCA genes not only protect against cancer but also regulate DNA repair pathways in a complex manner
- Avi Blizovsky
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BRCA1 and BRCA2 are not “cancer genes,” but the guardians of the genome: New study maps checkpoints in DNA repair that may explain differences in risk and response to treatment
- Weizmann Institute
New mathematical model and analysis of twin databases from Sweden, Denmark and the US separate “external” mortality from aging – doubling previous estimates
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At the Hebrew University and with the support of a grant from the National Science Foundation, research on zebrafish embryos is examining how temperature change “turns the speed knob” of development, which RNA processes remain in constant ratios between species, and how
- Avi Blizovsky
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An international team of researchers, including those from the Hebrew University, identified 331 genes critical for neuronal differentiation, and pointed to PEDS1 as a cause of a neurodevelopmental disorder.
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A study in Science combines genome sequencing and morphometric analysis of teeth and suggests early movement of pigs from southern China and Taiwan along Austronesian dispersal routes, with limited genetic mixing in the early stages.
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Traces of long-buried Denisovan DNA are resurfacing in the genomes of modern humans—and they may still be working in our favor today
- Avi Blizovsky
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Nobel laureate James Watson has died at the age of 97; along with his seminal contribution to uncovering the structure of DNA with Francis Crick, new historical research highlights Rosalind Franklin’s central role – and
- Dr.Roey Tsezana
A new paper in Nature suggests using science fiction as a tool to predict public reactions to advanced technologies. Rather than relying on dry surveys, the researchers recommend examining how future stories influence the public imagination—and what
- Avi Blizovsky
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Researchers have finally discovered the ancient secret behind the origins of the potato – and it involves a surprising genetic hybridization.
- Avi Blizovsky
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Researchers at Princeton University and the Simmons Foundation have identified four subtypes of autism – each with unique genetic and developmental patterns – and may pave the way for early diagnosis and personalized treatment.
- Avi Blizovsky
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A new study based on brain scans of twins reveals that the brain's ability to maintain near-critical activity – essential for mental function – is influenced by genes, suggesting a direct link between heredity,
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Researchers at the Technion have revealed that drinking sugary drinks causes a genetic change in intestinal bacteria, which negatively affects the functioning of the immune system. The good news: the effect is reversible when you stop consuming sugar.
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New research reveals that restoring the activity of an ancient gene allows mice to regenerate damaged ear tissue – a finding that could pave the way for breakthroughs in regenerative medicine
- Dr.Roey Tsezana
Nuclear Genomics Company Offers New Digital Interface for Parents in IVF Process, Allows Screening of Embryos Based on Genetic Characteristics and Medical Risks – But Raises Deep Ethical, Medical, and Social Questions
- Avi Blizovsky
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These early humans, who roamed the Earth over 100,000 years ago, traveled more than 20,000 kilometers on foot from northern Asia to the southernmost tip of South America.
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Researchers at the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine have identified a genetic "fingerprint" that helps predict the effectiveness of these treatments.
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Comprehensive genomic map reveals unprecedented genetic diversity in the global pea collection and paves the way for genetic improvements of the legume
- Weizmann Institute
In Prof. Ido Amit's laboratory at the Weizmann Institute of Science, they identified a gene whose silencing reprograms immune system cells and can transform them from cancer supporters to cancer killers.
- Avi Blizovsky
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New study reveals sharp decline in Neanderthal genetic and morphological diversity in evolutionary bottleneck
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New DNA mapping could lead to more nutritious, sustainable pistachios. The climate crisis has brought warmer winters and a drastic reduction in the fog that cooled California. To do this, the tree must adapt to the new conditions,
- Avi Blizovsky
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New research at the University of Cambridge reveals that the modern human genome was created as a result of a merger between two ancient populations, which separated about 1.5 million years ago and reunited about 300 years ago.
- Weizmann Institute
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New study reveals that cancer risk may be determined before birth, suggesting new directions for diagnosis and treatment
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Researchers at the University of Maryland have discovered new pathways for double-stranded dsRNA to enter cells, revealing how RNA influences gene regulation over many generations – insights that could improve RNA-based drugs
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Researchers in China have created a mouse from two ancestors by editing genes in stem cells. The groundbreaking study could impact our understanding of reproduction and the future of medicine.
- Avi Blizovsky
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Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have found that bacteria not only create species, but also maintain them in a unique process reminiscent of sexual reproduction.
- Avi Blizovsky
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New research reveals a fascinating mechanism of "guided search," in which DNA and chromatin structure act as a "road map," directing proteins to specific genetic targets. The mechanism provides new insights into the acquisition of cellular identity that may promote
- The Technion
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Prof. Peter Jones, Prof. Steven Bailin and Prof. Andrew Feinberg will receive the Harvey Award in the field of science and technology for their contribution to the diagnosis of diseases and the development of treatments based on the understanding of epigenetic mechanisms
- The Hebrew University
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A new study conducted at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem presents an innovative method for inferring DNA methylation patterns in tissues that did not come from ancient skeletons, and provides a deeper understanding of the evolutionary processes that shaped the human brain and its functions
- Avi Blizovsky
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Genes from extinct human species allow the Tibetans to live in a low-oxygen environment, the Papuans got a good immune system and the Inuit (formerly called Eskimos) cope thanks to these genes with the arctic cold
- Weizmann Institute
An innovative treatment for Gaucher's disease shows promising results in mice and gives hope to patients after decades of research
- The Hebrew University
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The study, led by researchers from the Hebrew University and Columbia University, suggests that genetic diversity can significantly improve decision-making processes in a group, something that has profound implications for organizational management, innovation and understanding the role of biodiversity
- Weizmann Institute
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Research at the University of Sydney suggests that non-coding DNA, which makes up 98% of our genome and was previously considered "junk" – that is, lacking a defined function or redundant, may play a crucial role in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- Avi Blizovsky
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Research conducted by the MRC Medical Sciences Laboratory reveals that cells in different organs selectively express maternal or paternal X chromosomes. This variability, which has been shown in both human data and
- Avi Blizovsky
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The story of the mammoths of Wrangel Island that survived 6,000 years after the mammoths in the rest of the world became extinct
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The winners are Professor Elliot M. Elliot Meyerowitz from Caltech and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, USA, Professor Joanne Chory from the Salk Institute, USA, and Professor Venkatesan "Sundar"
- Avi Blizovsky
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Ancient Mayan genomes reveal the practice of sacrificing male twins hundreds of years before Spanish settlement. In the genetic research, two pairs of male identical twins were found, which corresponds to the stories
- The Hebrew University
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A study by Hebrew University researchers opens innovative avenues in understanding the influence of sex cells on life expectancy and sheds light on the central role of sex cells and fertility on longevity
- Haifa University
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Extracellular matrix is the part of the tissue that surrounds the cells and provides them with structural support. Beyond the structural function of the matrix, it is used for a variety of roles, such as separating tissues from one another and controlling
- Avi Blizovsky
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Dr. Lonnie Johnson, an inventor who registered over 100 patents and developed a solid-state battery based on them, describes human evolution as an interactive process between biology and technology, in which each influences and is influenced by its own
- Weizmann Institute
The institute's scientists developed a method that allows real-time monitoring of the development of embryos at the beginning of their journey and applied it for the first time to rabbits. The comparison they made between embryonic development in rabbits and mice gave rise to answers to fascinating questions about
- Avi Blizovsky
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On the spectrum of disorders caused by a defect in one gene
- Avi Blizovsky
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Scientists have successfully sequenced the entire human Y chromosome, revealing critical genomic features. This groundbreaking research offers deep insights into human biology and potential medical advances. The new sequence reveals genomic factors in fertility,
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This complex interaction of cultures between 5500 and 4500 BC in the Maghreb region led to exchanges of knowledge, cultural changes and mutual genetic influences
- Weizmann Institute
New discoveries about how the result of infection with a virus from the herpes family is determined and where dormant viruses may hide in the body
- Tel Aviv University
New research shines a positive light on biological stigma
- Tel Aviv University
According to the researchers, it is a hormone, a small signal molecule, which controls the growth of plants. The decoding may help a lot in expanding agricultural crops and dealing with the global food crisis