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Insights Into Cancer Resistance From The Blind Mole Rat

The blind mole rat may not be able to see, but its genome could shed light on why it does not develop cancer.

Termite Genome Sheds Light On Social Behavior

The first termite genome fills the gap in our understanding of social insect genomics.

Not Such A Tough Nut To Crack Anymore

An international group of scientists have cracked the peanut genome, paving the way for genetic improvements in the widely-cultivated crop.

Yin Yang Mutation Linked To Insulinoma

Chinese researchers have linked recurrent mutations in the Yin Yang 1 (YY1) gene to insulinoma oncogenesis.

Chinese Scientists Unravel Genome Of Desert Poplar

Researchers in China have unraveled the whole genome sequence of desert poplar and the genetic bases underlying its adaptation to salt stress.

Coding Variants Not Major Determinant Of Psoriasis Risk, Study

Scientists have found that gene variants representing protein-coding changes may play only a small part in the genetic risk for psoriasis.

CNGB, BioStorage Technologies To Partner On Gene Bank

The China National Genebank has formed an alliance with BioStorage Technologies, which will provide it with biorepository expertise for the development of the biobank.

Genome Of Extinct River Dolphin Analyzed

Researchers have analyzed the genome of the Yangtze River dolphin, which was driven to functional extinction by human activities.

Bladder Cancer Genome Study May Lead To New Treatments

Researchers in China have published a genomic study of transition cell carcinoma, the most common type of bladder cancer.