Genetics

Protein droplets reveal new ways to inhibit transcription factors in an aggressive form of prostate cancer more

An artificial chromosome combines all t-RNA genes for cellular protein production more

New method brings breakthrough in the precise introduction of mutations in human genomes more

Malfunction of cellular condensates is a disease mechanism relevant for congenital malformations, common diseases, and cancer more

Ancient dormant sequences in the genome impact embryonic development in unexpected ways more

A global database helps explore the complex history of our genes and languages more

A large-scale gene study identifies series of DNA variants linked to dyslexia more

Due to the change of a single amino acid, brain evolution has proceeded differently more

Brain stem cells of modern humans make fewer mistakes in the distribution of their chromosomes to the daughter cells more

Researchers identify the genes controlling the mechanical structure of exploding seed pods more

Nothing works with incomprehensible code – not even a cell. Patrick Cramer is carrying out research on the enzyme that transcribes the DNA code to enable a protein to be synthesized from a gene. To do so, he relies on high-resolution microscopes and artificial intelligence. more

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2022 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Scientists analyse, how jumping genes can be copied in the DNA more

First complete genome assembly of planarian flatworm reveals treasure trove on the function and evolution of genes more

The sequencing of the largest genome to date lays the foundation for novel insights into tissue regeneration more

Salmonella enterica, the bacterium responsible for enteric fever, may be the long-debated cause of the 1545-1550 AD “cocoliztli” epidemic in Oaxaca, Mexico that heavily affected the native population. more

The genome of a European Neandertal allows more Neandertal DNA to be identified in present-day people more

Neandertal DNA influences variation in skin tone and hair colour in people living today more

Genetic analyses uncover lost human populations and surprising relationships, revealing a complex history of population movements in ancient Africa more

Scientists discover anatomical link for the loss of smell in Parkinson’s disease more