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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When it comes to DNA replication, humans and baker's yeast are more alike than different

Humans and baker's yeast have more in common than meets the eye, including an important mechanism that helps ensure DNA is copied correctly, reports a pair of studies. The findings visualize for the ...