Research Articles
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.
Parental Imprints: How Mom and Dad's Genes Shape Social Behavior Through Brain Chemistry
Discover how noncanonical genomic imprinting in monoaminergic pathways regulates social behaviors and influences neurodevelopmental disorders.
Flowers Before Flowers: How a "Floral" Gene in Pine Trees Rewrote Plant Evolution
Discover how the LEAFY gene discovery in pine trees reveals the ancient evolutionary origins of flowering plants and rewrites our understanding of plant evolution.
The Stress Hormone's Secret: How Your Body Manages a Molecular Meal
Explore how cortisol regulates branched-chain amino acid metabolism through genetic control of the BCKDH E2 subunit
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.
Your Liver's Gatekeepers: Why Your Genes Dictate Your Response to Medicines
Discover how your genetics control the OATP1B1 liver transporter, influencing your response to common medications like statins and antibiotics.
The Genomic Tapestry of Pseudomonas fluorescens: More Than Meets the Eye
Explore the genomic diversity of Pseudomonas fluorescens and its plant interactions through genomic analysis and IVET screening techniques.
Taming the Untamable: A New Hope in the Fight Against Cancer
Discover how scientists are targeting the 'undruggable' KRAS gene by reactivating the PP2A tumor suppressor in cancer treatment.
Disarming a Hidden Cargo: The Hunt for Cancer-Linked Gut Bacteria
Learn how scientists are using targeted antibodies to selectively remove cancer-linked pks+ bacteria from the gut microbiome without disrupting beneficial microbes.
The Hidden Social Network of Your DNA: How Genome Folding Controls Life
Explore how genome conformation and 3D DNA organization regulate transcription through chromosome conformation capture methods and their applications in health and disease.