All articles tagged with #dna modification
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Boy Genius Report
New research reveals that herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) can alter human DNA within an hour of infection by hijacking the host's cellular machinery, specifically taking control of RNA polymerase II to facilitate rapid viral replication. The study also identifies a potential enzyme, TOP1, that could be targeted to prevent these changes and combat the virus.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica
Researchers have developed a new algorithm called FLSHclust to search for CRISPR-Cas-like systems in genomes, leading to the discovery of 188 new CRISPR-Cas systems. These systems include enzymes with never-before-seen domains and fusions with known genes, as well as proteins with different functionalities linked to CRISPR arrays. The study highlights the vastness and untapped potential of Earth's biodiversity and provides a starting point for the development of new biotechnologies.