Research Articles
The Hidden Code: Genetics and Epigenetics of Chemoinduced Oral Mucositis
Exploring how genetic variations and epigenetic markers determine susceptibility to oral mucositis in pediatric cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Tiny Genetic Thermostats: How Hidden Switches in Our DNA Shape Individuality and Health
Discover how upstream open reading frames (uORFs) act as biological thermostats, regulating protein production and contributing to genetic diversity and disease susceptibility.
Jurassic Park at 35: More Than Monster-Making
Exploring the legacy of Jurassic Park and its relevance to modern de-extinction science, evolutionary genetics, and the science-society interface.
The SOS Response: How a Lucky Accident Revolutionized DNA Repair
Discover how Evelyn M. Witkin's accidental discovery of the SOS response transformed our understanding of DNA repair mechanisms in bacteria.
Unlocking Lung Cancer's Code: The Hunt for a Hidden Genetic Suspect
Discover how the D19S246 genetic locus reveals new insights into lung adenocarcinoma susceptibility through genome-wide surveys.
DNA Barcoding: Decoding Life's Diversity with a Genetic Library
Explore how DNA barcoding is revolutionizing species identification and democratizing genetic research worldwide through standardized genetic markers.
From DNA to Diagnosis: How the Genetic Revolution is Transforming Psychiatry
Explore how genomics and the Human Genome Project are revolutionizing psychiatric diagnosis and treatment through groundbreaking genetic discoveries.
The Genetic Riddle of Synesthesia: Why Some People Taste Words and See Sounds
Explore the fascinating genetics behind synesthesia, a neurological condition where senses blend, and discover why some people taste words and see sounds.
The Sex Chromosome Puzzle: Unraveling the Genetic Secrets of Common Sorrel
Exploring the fascinating XY₁Y₂ sex chromosome system in common sorrel (Rumex acetosa) and its implications for understanding chromosome evolution and sex determination mechanisms.
The Genetic Makeover: How Scientists Are Building a Better Peanut
Discover how scientists are using genetics to redesign the humble peanut into a more nutritious and stable food source through mutation breeding and gene editing.