Opossums are the first genome edited marsupials
A new piezoelectronic microinjection method has allowed the first successful genome editing in marsupials: albino opossums.
Jul 26
A new piezoelectronic microinjection method has allowed the first successful genome editing in marsupials: albino opossums.
Jul 19
Methylation mutation directly linked to autism
A mutation in a gene needed for H3K9 methylation is directly linked to autism spectrum disorders and early neurodevelopment.
Jun 25
Melatonin in mice, circadian rhythms, and daily torpor
A new breed of lab mouse allows the study of naturally occurring melatonin. These mice will adjust better to jetlag than regular lab mice and experience daily torpor.
Jun 2
Why (mouse) mothers take risks to protect their infants
The calcitonin receptor and its ligand amylin act in the brain to motivate mouse mothers to protect their pups, even in risky/dangerous situations.
May 26
Dietary amino acid linked to cancer in flies
Researchers have found a dietary amino acid linked to oncogene expression / tumor formation; reduced consumption reduced cancer in flies.
Apr 30
Cancer cells killed with artificial glycosylated metalloenzyme
Scientists have developed two cancer therapies that use an artificial glycosylated metalloenzyme to specifically target cancer cells in mice.
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