Viruses can be found in every environment on the Earth, but their importance is perhaps most evident in the oceans, where they are known to be the reservoir of most of the genetic diversity.

The two most prominent types of plankton in the ocean are zooplankton, which are tiny animal organisms, and phytoplankton, which are plantlike. (Other forms of plankton include bacterial and fungal.

Each year, more than 3 million people are diagnosed with cancers driven by mutations in three RAS-family genes: KRAS, NRAS, and HRAS. RAS-family mutations are associated with numerous types of ...

Genetics, the science of inheritance and variation among living organisms, can be traced back to the seminal work of Gregor Mendel, published in 1866. Yet today genetics is one of the most fast-moving ...

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The Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine is transforming medicine by expanding the role of genetics and genomics in science and medicine through major discoveries ...

Committed to exploring new frontiers in basic and translational research, the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics is an integral part of the vibrant biomedical research community at UAB.

Adult Genetics at Baylor Medicine offers unparalleled genetic evaluation, counseling and treatment for adult patients with a variety of inherited disorders such as skeletal dysplasias, heritable ...

Oct. 31, 2024 — Researchers have created the first blueprint of the human spliceosome, the most complex and intricate molecular machine in human biology. The vast majority of human genes -- more ...

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Oct. 28, 2024 — Buildup of a protein called filamentous actin, or F-actin, in the brain inhibits the removal of cellular wastes, including DNA, lipids, proteins and ...