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Early-stage research has identified an 11-gene signature capable of predicting aggressive prostate cancer. This preprint study suggests the CDC45 gene could serve as a major therapeutic target for future drug development.
By Xie, Wang, Gao
Researchers have mapped the gut microbes of polar marine mammals using two distinct genetic sequencing methods. The early-stage data identifies bacteria capable of breaking down krill shells, whilst also detecting unexpected antibiotic resistance genes.
By Lai, Liu, Duan, Su, Zhang, Ding, Ji, Liao
Researchers have assembled the first complete chromosome-scale map of an Epidendrum orchid. Using advanced long-read sequencing, the team bypassed highly repetitive DNA to identify genetic adaptations linked to survival in nutrient-poor environments.
By de Mattos, Aecyo, Keepers, Tavares, Della-Rosa, Palma-Silva, Kane, Pinheiro, Riaño-Pachon
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