Replicating bacterial DNA relies on accordion-like folds to separate, researchers discover

When bacteria cells replicate, they do so a little differently than human cells do. They don't undergo mitosis, a splitting ...

Maize mysteries: Scientists uncover new information on how DNA works in maize

Maize serves as a vital model species for advancing our understanding of plant biology, yet many mysteries remain about the ...
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New model for replication of BKPyV virus, a major cause of kidney transplant failure

To better understand BKPyV replication and ways to prevent it, researchers in the UAB Department of Microbiology have published a single-cell analysis of BKPyV infection in primary kidney cells. Their ...

Scientists create the most detailed digital simulation of life ever attempted

A remarkably small bacterium containing fewer than 500 genes serves as the basis for one of the most detailed digital life ...
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AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA

An AI model developed by Google's DeepMind could transform our understanding of DNA - the complete recipe for building and running the human body - and its impact on disease and medicine discovery, ...
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New model for replication of BKPyV virus, a major cause of kidney transplant failure

BK polyomavirus, or BKPyV, is a major cause of kidney transplant failure. There are no effective drugs to treat BKPyV. Research reveals new aspects of BKPyV replication, offering possible drug targets ...