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Researchers have discovered that deleting the protein Elp1 restores protective DNA packaging in a specific yeast mutant. This reveals that Elp1 regulates genomic integrity through a novel pathway unrelated to its known role in modifying RNA molecules.
By Nirmal, Pearce, Liu, Finkel, Darrow, Vo
Researchers have developed FlyCADD, a computational tool that predicts the functional impact of specific genetic variations in Drosophila melanogaster. By integrating hundreds of genomic features, it helps scientists identify which tiny DNA mutations drive evolutionary changes and physical traits.
By Beets, Höglund, Kim, Ellers, Hoedjes, Bosse
Scientists have spent a decade studying Asgard archaea, a unique group of microbes found in ocean mud. A new review summarises how their bizarre genetics and unique cellular characteristics suggest they are the direct ancestors of all complex life.
By Panagiotou, Geesink, Köstlbacher, de Zwaan, Ettema
Scientists have characterised over 1,000 genomes of 'jumbo phages' that construct protective shells around their DNA to thwart bacterial defences. These sophisticated viruses are evolutionarily distinct and have been found across Earth’s ecosystems, including within the human mouth.
By Sun, Li, Sun, Li, Liu, Li, Liu, Li, Yu, Zhou, Wang, Cai, Ni, Hu