How nature organizes itself, from brain cells to ecosystems
Look around, and you'll see it everywhere: the way trees form branches, the way cities divide into neighborhoods, the way the ...
Scientists use cellular programming to mimic first days of embryonic development
The earliest days after fertilization, once a sperm cell meets an egg, are shrouded in scientific mystery. The process of how a humble single cell becomes an organism fascinates scientists across ...
3D Genome Structure Guides Sperm Development
"We are finding the 3D structure of the genome," said Satoshi Namekawa ... In a mouse or human embryo, the cells that will one day produce sperm or eggs are already earmarked for that future purpose, ...
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First snapshot of retrotransposon in action
The study, published in Cell today, reveals how the retrotransposon copia completes its replication cycle and travels into the nucleus through the nuclear pores. The study is a collaboration between ...
Cells That Build Themselves Into an Embryo? Scientists Just Made It Happen
Scientists have found a way to study early embryonic development without real embryos. Using CRISPR, they programmed stem cells to self-organize into structures mimicking early embryos. The cells show ...
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Using genetics to improve the skeletal health of laying hens
A multi-faceted approach combining genetics, nutrition, rearing practices and housing design is required to improve skeletal ...
Which Vitamin Deficiency Causes Hair Loss? How To Fix It Naturally
By understanding the essential role vitamins play in hair growth and scalp health, one can take proactive steps to prevent ...