Category: Genes
SATB1 gene.
Scientists identify gene that is responsible for causing breast cancer to metastasize.
Post date: Wednesday, March 12th, 2008.
TRIM22.
Researchers discover a gene that blocks HIV from infecting a cell.
Post date: Friday, February 29th, 2008.
Homologous recombination.
Scientists discover that plants pass on stressful memories to their offspring. (via)
Post date: Wednesday, August 9th, 2006.
P2RX7.
Researchers discover gene responsible for causing depression. (via)
Post date: Wednesday, July 12th, 2006.
Alpha-farnesene.
Scientists have synthetically reproduced the fruit compound responsible for the natural smell of green apples.
Post date: Tuesday, July 11th, 2006.
Cuculoupe.
Plant hybrid created that is a cross between a cucumber and a cantoloupe. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, July 11th, 2006.
Dz13.
Experimental drug that targets disease-causing genes and destroys them. (via)
Post date: Monday, July 10th, 2006.
Predecessor cells.
Researchers identify the very first neurons that are responsible for developing the cerebral cortex. (via)
Post date: Wednesday, June 28th, 2006.
Electroporation microfluidic channel.
Researchers have created a device that can scan a single cell for diseases. (via)
Post date: Friday, June 23rd, 2006.
Center for Grapevine Biotechnology.
Researchers are sequencing the genome of grapes to identify genes with characteristics that will help improve wine yields.
Post date: Thursday, June 15th, 2006.
shRNA.
Biologists identify immortality genes in mice that can control a stem cell’s ability to split and then renew itself.
Post date: Tuesday, June 13th, 2006.
Gene expression.
Scientists observe a single gene transfer DNA information into RNA in the lab. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, June 13th, 2006.
Gene therapy.
Scientists have used an artificial chromosome to correct a genetic defect in stem cells.
Post date: Wednesday, June 7th, 2006.
Genetic divergence.
Company has successfully bred hypoallergenic kittens.
Post date: Wednesday, June 7th, 2006.
Paramutation.
Scientists discover that RNA allows mice to pass on physical traits without the offspring inheriting the genes. (via)
Post date: Thursday, May 25th, 2006.
Sry.
Gene on the Y chromosome that is the decider on whether a mammalian egg will be male or female. (via)
Post date: Wednesday, May 24th, 2006.
Poverty gene.
Scientists have discovered a hereditary gene that suppresses the natural desire for self-advancement. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006.
Chromosome 1.
Final chromosome of the human genome is sequenced.
Post date: Thursday, May 18th, 2006.
c-myc.
Gene associated with cancer found to have major importance in immune system function. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, May 16th, 2006.
Ventria Bioscience.
Company has developed a drug to combat diarrhea by growing rice engineered with human protein.
Post date: Tuesday, May 16th, 2006.
CPT1c.
Gene discovered in mice that protects them against weight gain. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006.
Dysbindin-1.
Gene discovered that is highly present in key brain regions and appears to influence intelligence.
Post date: Thursday, April 27th, 2006.
Activin Receptor Type IA.
Gene discovered that can mutate and cause muscles and soft tissue to metamorphosize into bone. (via)
Post date: Sunday, April 23rd, 2006.
Nanowires.
Researchers build tiny batteries using viruses as power. (via)
Post date: Thursday, April 6th, 2006.
Chronic granulomatous disease.
Incurable illness has been eradicated in two afflicted patients using gene therapy treatment. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, April 4th, 2006.
S100P.
Scientists discover gene responsible for spreading cancer. (via)
Post date: Wednesday, March 29th, 2006.
Mutational deterministic hypothesis.
Sex has evolved as a population cleansing mechanism by concentrating harmful gene mutations into individuals that will eventually be thinned from the herd. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, March 7th, 2006.
Y chromosome profile.
DNA may be used in crime investigations to predict the last name of the suspect. (via)
Post date: Thursday, February 23rd, 2006.
Mimivirus.
Newly discovered virus that may reclassify viruses as the the impetus for life forming on Earth. (via)
Post date: Monday, February 20th, 2006.
GeneDesign.
Computer program that helps scientists design DNA sequences.
Post date: Thursday, February 16th, 2006.
Z-DNA.
Post date: Monday, February 13th, 2006.
Directed evolution.
Scientists have manipulated a benign virus to bypass the immune system and act as a delivery agent for gene therapy.
Post date: Wednesday, February 8th, 2006.
Focal adhesion kinase.
Scientists have identified a protective ‘force field’ cancer gene which, when compromised, causes malignant tumors to die. (via)
Post date: Saturday, February 4th, 2006.
Lateral gene transfer.
Post date: Friday, February 3rd, 2006.
RuBisCO.
Scientists have engineered an enzyme in plants to remove carbon dioxide more quickly from the atmosphere.
Post date: Wednesday, February 1st, 2006.
MicroRNA.
Scientists discover gene that regulates life span. (via)
Post date: Wednesday, December 28th, 2005.
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