Research Articles
Beyond the Hotspots: Surprising Discoveries in BRCA1's Genetic "Dark Matter"
Explore groundbreaking research on BRCA1 genetic variants outside known domains and their implications for cancer risk assessment.
The Gene That Refused to Die: How Kangaroo Rats Rewrote Their Genetic Destiny
Discover how kangaroo rats repurposed a broken motilin gene for new biological functions, challenging our understanding of evolutionary adaptation.
Cellular Chaos and Precision: How "Shapeless" Proteins Mastermind Our Genetic Destiny
Discover how intrinsically disordered proteins form biomolecular condensates that control genetic expression and suppress tumors.
The Hidden Switches of Life: Unraveling the Mystery of Enhancer RNAs
Explore the groundbreaking discovery of enhancer RNAs and the comprehensive Human enhancer RNA Atlas that is revolutionizing our understanding of genetic regulation.
The Hidden Link: How Your Immune System Genes Shape Depression Risk
Discover how major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes influence depression risk through integrative genomic analyses and immune-brain connections.
The Genetic Ghost in the Machine: Unlocking the Secrets of Insulin Resistance
Discover how genetic haplotypes upstream of IRS1 influence insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease through cutting-edge research.
The Green Revolution Gets an Upgrade: Engineering the Perfect Blade of Grass
Discover how plant biotechnology is revolutionizing ryegrass through genetic modification, gene editing, and molecular markers for sustainable agriculture.
The Genetic Lottery: How "Old-School" Mouse Mutants Are Still Unlocking Medicine's Secrets
Explore how chemical mutagenesis in mice continues to reveal groundbreaking biological discoveries through random genetic mutations and forward genetics approaches.
FlyBase: The Genetic Compass Navigating Drosophila Research
Explore how FlyBase serves as the indispensable database powering Drosophila research, enabling groundbreaking discoveries in genetics and neuroscience.
The Guardian Gene That Fell: How a Single Protein's Disappearance Fuels Cancer's Rampage
Explore how ARID1A, the master regulator gene, impacts cancer development across multiple hallmarks when mutated or lost in cells.