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Gene implicated in human pigment variation
Ishani Ganguli

(23 December 2005)

Single nucleotide distinguishes African and European skin colors

Man's best genome?
Aileen Constans

(9 December 2005)

Scientists generate the highest-resolution draft sequence of the domestic dog

Polymerase may be key to flu's virulence
Cathy Holding

(6 December 2005)

Model points to importance of polymerase activity in species jump

For RNA polymerase, it's one base at a time
Don Monroe

(18 November 2005)

Researchers track functioning enzyme with atomic resolution

Seeing traits, close-up
Nicole Johnston

(7 November 2005)

Researchers dissect a quantitative trait to the single nucleotide level

Gene fusion identified in prostate cancer
Ishani Ganguli

(2 November 2005)

Find is unusual in solid tumors, typically characterized solely by random genetic changes

Non-coding DNA adapts
Melissa Lee Phillips

(26 October 2005)

Drosophila non-coding DNA exhibits both negative and positive selection

Getting on top, genetically
Ishani Ganguli

(19 October 2005)

Study shows rapid genetic response to social opportunity in cichlid fish

Sex detected in placozoans
Charles Choi

(12 October 2005)

Simplest free-living animals could serve as models for understanding evolution of sex

New control over worm rhythms
Melissa Lee Phillips

(11 October 2005)

Newly discovered gene controls swallowing, ovulation, and defecation

Flu genome sequenced
Ishani Ganguli

(6 October 2005)

Papers were published despite concerns the findings could aid bioterrorism

'Dead' DNA feeds deep sea life
Marta Paterlini

(5 October 2005)

Extracellular DNA plays a pivotal role in deep-sea ecosystems, researchers report in Science

Bacteria may have endless diversity
Melissa Lee Phillips

(29 September 2005)

Comparative sequencing reveals enormous variation in genomes from horizontal gene transfer

Nanotubes link immune cells
Charles Choi

(20 September 2005)

Naturally occurring structures could help deliver signals and antigens more rapidly than other means

The evolving human brain
Melissa Lee Phillips

(9 September 2005)

Trio of studies hints at genetic changes that may have spurred human brain evolution

Chimp papers by the barrel
Ishani Ganguli

(2 September 2005)

Sequence comparisons give most detailed look to date of chimpanzee-human differences

New function for telomerase?
Graciela Flores

(19 August 2005)

The enzyme promotes resting stem cells to proliferate, without extending telomeres, study shows

Insects may have complex immunity
Charles Q Choi

(19 August 2005)

Thanks to alternate splicing of Dscam, they could possess up to 18,000 immune receptors

First dog cloned
Ivan Oransky

(18 August 2005)

South Korean team overcomes challenges of canine cloning to create Snuppy

UK consults on embryo law
Stephen Pincock

(18 August 2005)

A major review will examine regulation of assisted reproduction and embryology research

Did bitter tasters do better?
Ishani Ganguli

(27 July 2005)

Genetic clues suggest distinguishing bitter natural toxins was advantageous in human evolution

How mtDNA mutations cause aging
Charles Q Choi

(18 July 2005)

Apoptosis, not oxidative damage from free radicals, drives process, according to Science study

How epigenetics affects twins
Charles Q Choi

(8 July 2005)

In genetically identical siblings, DNA methylation and histone acetylation correlate with age and lifestyle

Rat olfaction molded early
Graciela Flores

(8 July 2005)

Study in newborn rodents shows how first exposure to smells alters synaptic development

Bacterial proteins on the move
Charles Q Choi

(5 July 2005)

Cell surface materials passed via direct contact can restart the engines of stalled myxococci

Little fire ant males are clones
Nick Atkinson

(30 June 2005)

Researchers identify first ant species in which both males and females have reverted to asexuality

RCUK draft mandates open access
Stephen Pincock

(24 June 2005)

Policy, which will now be debated, requires deposition in a repository 'at the earliest opportunity'

Transcription factors link rhizobia, legumes
Ishani Ganguli

(21 June 2005)

GRAS family proteins found to regulate nodules where nitrogen-fixing bacteria live

Primate-specific microRNAs found
Charles Q Choi

(20 June 2005)

Identification of 89 new genes doubles the number of sequenced human microRNAs

Science retracts highly cited paper
Graciela Flores

(17 June 2005)

Study on the causes of childhood illness retracted after author found guilty of falsifying data

Jumping genes in the brain
Charles Q Choi

(16 June 2005)

Retrotransposons in neurons could lead to brain differences between individuals

Circadian regulation of reward
Melissa Lee Phillips

(14 June 2005)

Mice lacking Clock gene have elevated dopamine transmission in brain's reward pathway

MicroRNAs linked to cancer
Graciela Flores

(10 June 2005)

Trio of Nature papers describes elevated miRNAs in various human tumors and models

EU science budget threatened
Jane Burgermeister

(9 June 2005)

Scientists called to mobilize as plan to double EU research funds faces severe blow

Alternate cell-death program identified
Melissa Lee Phillips

(3 June 2005)

Researchers find chemical inhibitor of nonapoptotic programmed cell-death process called 'necroptosis'

Transcription factor moonlights
Graciela Flores

(27 May 2005)

ATF2, which functions in gene regulation, has another job working in DNA damage response

Wellcome insists on open access
Stephen Pincock

(23 May 2005)

As of October, all new grant recipients will be required to deposit papers with PubMed Central

HIV-1 induces RNA silencing
Graciela Flores

(17 May 2005)

Report in Immunity is first of natural siRNAs triggered by the virus

Catalase extends mouse lifespan
Don Monroe

(6 May 2005)

Targeting the antioxidant enzyme to mitochondria supports the free-radical theory of aging

Molecular pathway for Monarchs
Clementine Wallace

(6 May 2005)

System links the migratory butterflies' circadian clock and sun compass

Signs of selection in our genes
Nick Atkinson

(6 May 2005)

In chimp and human genomes, team finds surprising evidence of selection in apoptosis genes

Planarians enter the genomic era
Sarah Rothman

(3 May 2005)

Study in Developmental Cell uses RNAi to probe Schmidtea mediterranea genome

A primitive energy pathway in fungus
Charles Q Choi

(29 April 2005)

Energy-generating proton pump previously seen only in prokaryotes is identified in L. maculans

Gene may regulate need for sleep
Harvey Black

(29 April 2005)

In Drosophila, a point mutation in Shaker results in flies that snooze much less than wildtype

Same-sex fungi can mate
Charles Q Choi

(26 April 2005)

C. neoformans' sexual cycle could shed light on the evolution from asexuality to sex

Human RNA silences viral DNA
Charles Q Choi

(22 April 2005)

MicroRNA plays an unexpected role in the process, researchers report in Science

New model of leukocyte arrest
Graciela Flores

(18 April 2005)

Paper suggests chemokines stop lymphocytes in a fraction of a second, faster than previously thought

Mouse, fly wound repair linked
Charles Q Choi

(15 April 2005)

Reports suggest common control factors for the healing of mammal skin and insect cuticle

Improving adenovirus vaccines
Don Monroe

(5 April 2005)

Including the target in the viral capsid allows immune boost against Pseudomonas

Zinc finger nucleases correct genes
Graciela Flores

(4 April 2005)

Technique used successfully for IL2R-gamma receptor, mutated in X-linked SCID