Experts have revealed the origins of a unique DNA duplication mechanism that grants plants additional ways to control genetic instructions.

Biologists at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered the origin of a curious duplication that gives plants ...

Zurich-Reckenholz, 05.11.2024 - Agroscope is launching a field trial with winter wheat bred using a new method. Researchers are hoping to find new disease resistances that are useful for further ...

Now we’ve learned that’s simply not true. Something called “selfish dna,” or transposons, are in control of early human development. These tiny DNA elements, known for their ability to hop around the ...

A critical transition in early human development is regulated not by our own genes, but by DNA elements called transposons that can move around the genome, Sinai Health researchers have found.

Recent research shows transposons, especially LINE-1, are vital in regulating early human development, challenging their negative perception and underscoring their importance in medical research.