Genetics

Gene Editing Strategy Halts DNA Repeat Disorders in Mice

New research shows how a single-letter gene-editing technique can halt or reverse the DNA instability that causes Huntington’s and other severe neurological diseases.

How Flowers Stay Perfect Despite Genetic Chaos

Cornell scientists reveal that flower cells behave unpredictably at the genetic level—yet still grow in flawless form. A new biological principle explains how plants turn chaos into consistency.

A Four-Amino-Acid Code That Shapes the Brain

A microscopic genetic fragment, barely four amino acids long, has been found to control brain circuit formation and could explain how synaptic imbalances lead to disorders like autism and ADHD.

Molecules That Remember

A calcium channel that remembers past signals may be the brain’s secret to learning. Swedish researchers reveal how one molecule helps encode our most enduring memories.

The Gene That Tells a Limb to Grow

By decoding how axolotls know what limb to regrow, scientists have found a master gene that may help us unlock regeneration in humans. The future of healing just got a blueprint.

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