Imagine a tiny molecule called HSD52 that helps cancer cells dodge the effects of a common chemotherapy drug, temozolomide. This RNA molecule connects two proteins, NONO and SFPQ, to form a powerful team inside cells. Their mission? To help cancer cells repair damaged DNA faster, making them resista
Scientists have found a promising way to detect kidney rejection early using cell-free DNA from donors. This method, called dd-cfDNA monitoring, can spot antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) in people who have received kidney transplants. The tricky part is that we need to see if this method actually h
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute have made an exciting discovery. They found that some of the earliest modern humans in Europe had a surprising connection to Neanderthals. These humans, from sites in the Czech Republic and Germany, were part of a small group that moved across Europe around 4
Meet Travis Hunter, the phenom from Colorado who's making waves in college football. This two-way star has just bagged two prestigious awards: the Chuck Bednarik Award for best defensive player and the Fred Biletnikoff Award for top receiver. That's right, he's the best at both offense and defense.
Imagine being able to solve crimes faster than ever before. That's what Arizona is aiming for with its interest in expanding Rapid DNA testing. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has turned to legal experts for advice on how to make this technology more accessible. Right now, only certain states
Scientists are always looking for better ways to control DNA biosensors. These sensors use DNA to detect specific substances, and they can be made even more sensitive by using something called signal amplification. The problem is, controlling this amplification process can be tricky. That's where ex
In 1996, the world was shocked by the murder of 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey in her family's Boulder home. Now, her father, John Ramsey, hopes that new DNA technology and genealogy research can finally solve the case. A recent Netflix docuseries has brought fresh attention to the cold cas
Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors, or PARPi, are powerful tools in the fight against cancer. However, not all tumors respond to them, even if they have issues with BRCA1/2 genes or homologous recombination. This is where a natural substance called NADP+ comes into play. It can make cancer cells
Did you know that inflammation in your bile ducts can sometimes look a lot like cancer? This can make it tough for doctors to manage the real deal—biliary tract cancer (BTC). But what if we told you that there's a genetic connection between these two? Scientists have been trying to figure out the mo
John Ramsey, father of JonBenét Ramsey, thinks advancements in DNA technology could finally solve his daughter's mysterious murder. This shocking crime happened over 28 years ago, in 1996, when JonBenét was found dead in their Boulder, Colorado home. A ransom note with a strange demand of $118, 000,
