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LY6 gene family: Potential tumor antigens and prognostic biomarkers in endometrial cancer

Medical Xpress

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, titled, "Human LY6 gene family: potential tumor-associated antigens and biomarkers of prognosis in uterine corpus endometrial carcinoma."

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Plants rely on the CLASSY gene family to diversify their epigenomes

Scienmag

Now, a team at Salk has shown that the CLASSY gene family […]. Turns out, the parts of the genome that are turned on or off in each cell-type or tissue play a major role in this process.

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#news #biotech New gene family of antimicrobial proteins discovered in German cockroaches

BioTech 365

Biotechnology, Pharma and Biopharma News – Research – Science – Lifescience ://Biotech-Biopharma-Pharma: New gene family of antimicrobial proteins discovered in German cockroaches.Researchers from The Institute for Integrative Systems Biology have discovered a new gene family of antimicrobial peptides (small … Continue reading (..)

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#news #biotech Plants rely on the CLASSY gene family to diversify their epigenomes

BioTech 365

Biotechnology, Pharma and Biopharma News – Research – Science – Lifescience ://Biotech-Biopharma-Pharma: Plants rely on the CLASSY gene family to diversify their epigenomes.What determines how a cell’s genome is regulated to ensure proper growth and development? Turns out, the … Continue reading →

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Scientists identify gene family key to unlocking vertebrate evolution

Scienmag

Credit: David Jandzik New University of Colorado Boulder-led research finds that the traits that make vertebrates distinct from invertebrates were made possible by the emergence of a new set of genes 500 million years ago, documenting an important episode in evolution where new genes played a significant role in the evolution of novel traits in […]. (..)

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Ancient gene family protects algae from salt and cold in an Antarctic lake

Scienmag

Gene product catalyzes the production of glycerol, helping algae to survive in an extreme environment Credit: Rachael Morgan-Kiss Glycerol, used in the past as antifreeze for cars, is produced by a range of organisms from yeasts to vertebrates, some of which use it as an osmoprotectant – a molecule that prevents dangerous water loss in […]. (..)

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Study offers insights on why the elderly are more susceptible to COVID-19

The Pharma Data

“We’ve been studying this gene family here at Brown for a while and we know that it has a large number of biologic effects, as well as tremendously important roles in both health and diseases,” said Lee, a professor (research) of molecular microbiology and immunology.