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Genetic Imprints

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space-exploration2 years ago

NASA Discovers Signs of Alien Life Erupting from Saturn's Moon

NASA plans to study water plumes ejected from Saturn's moon, Enceladus, to search for signs of life. Previous attempts failed due to the fragility of the ice grains, but new collection techniques allow researchers to extract data without destroying the samples. Scientists believe Enceladus may host early genetic imprints for living creatures, similar to how life began on Earth. The discovery of amino acids on Enceladus' water droplets could suggest Earth has genetic cousins among the stars. A team of researchers from the University of California San Diego has developed equipment to study ice particles at high velocities. This development could alleviate concerns about the cost of sending a probe to Enceladus. Other nations, including India, Russia, and China, have also announced plans for moon exploration, indicating a renewed interest in deep-space discovery.

neuroscience2 years ago

"Mouse Parenting: The Influence of Genetic Imprints"

Researchers have discovered a link between imprinted genes and parenting behaviors in mice. Imprinted genes, which allow only one parent's copy to be active, were found to influence parental care. The gene Magel2 was identified as a significant imprinted gene affecting parenting behavior, with mice lacking an active form of Magel2 being neglectful parents. The findings suggest that imprinted genes may have evolved to synchronize parenting activities between mother and offspring.