Quack medicines and what eats what in nature revealed by DNA barcodes
Scientists have deployed the newfound scientific power to quickly “fingerprint” species via DNA to unmask quack herbal medicines
News Section | Genomics
‘Iconic’ Monarch butterfly’s genome revealed
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School have for the first time released the full genomic sequence of Monarch butterfly
New family of antimalarial compounds both prevents and cures disease
In a new study, an international team of scientists claim to have discovered a family of chemical compounds that could lead to a new generation of antimalarial drugs capable of not only alleviating symptoms
First map of cannabis genome reveals its drug-producing properties
A team of Canadian researchers has for the first time sequenced the genome of Cannabis sativa, the plant that produces both industrial hemp and marijuana
Bacterium may play role in colorectal cancers
A new study has found strikingly high levels of a bacterium in colorectal cancers, suggesting that it might contribute to the disease and potentially be a key to diagnosing
Mammals reveal millions of new regulatory elements in human genome
By studying the genomes of 29 mammals, an international team of researchers has discovered millions of new regulatory elements in the human genome that in various ways govern how proteins are formed
Vaccine for chlamydia comes closer to reality
UK researchers have made a breakthrough in accessing the chlamydial genome and believe it could pave the way for new treatments and the development of a vaccine for the sexually transmitted disease
Naked mole rat genome could help find secret to long and healthy life
Scientists have sequenced the complete genome of the naked mole rat to try and understand the animal”s extraordinarily long life and good health
1st genome map of advanced prostate cancers reveals genetic ‘hypermutation’
Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre and the University of Washington have conducted the first comprehensive assessment of every gene in the genome of advanced
Mineral-rich rice to ease world’s nutritional disorder
White rice is unable to meet daily nutritional requirements because it has lower levels of iron, zinc and pro-vitamin A. Scientists have now engineered iron-rich rice to overcome this deficit
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