CRISPRgenee: New method leads to a better understanding of cell functions

The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for the development of CRISPR/Cas9, a method also known as "gene scissors," ...

DNA folding more important for cell function than previously thought

Tiny tweaks in DNA folding can have big effects. A study from Umeå University shows that even the most subtle changes in ...

Two routes, one goal: How the crown of cell division is manufactured

Cell division is one of the most thoroughly studied processes in biology, yet many of its details remain mysterious. A ...
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DNA Is a "Dynamic Regulator" of Cell Function

DNA folding is more important for cell function than previously thought, finding that even the most subtle changes in DNA’s ...
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What Do Red Blood Cells Do?

Red blood cells transport oxygen throughout your body, including to vital organs and tissues. They also help your body get rid of carbon dioxide. Too little or too many red blood cells may be ...
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'Minibrains' reveal secrets of how key brain cells form in the womb

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Scientists grew organoids, or tiny models of the brain, to learn more about how the organ forms ...