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Methylation is a small protein modification that uses SAM as a co-factor. This study shows how SAM is required for mitochondrial function in various...
Date Time Genes that dance to circadian rhythm Scientists at EPFL have made breakthrough discoveries on the circadian clock and how it affects gene expression. Some of the findings suggest a biological underpinning for different behaviors in people, such as morning people, nappers, evening people, night owls etc. In 2017, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine went to three scientists who uncovered the molecular mechanisms that control the circadian rhythm, otherwise known as the “wake-sleep” cycle. To carry out their work, the scientists used the common fruit fly Drosophila melanogast...
Date Time CRISPR improves method for studying gene functions Since the genetics revolution, biologists have been working to understand the roles that individual genes play, often with the help of advanced techniques. One such method, mosaic analysis, has led to many discoveries of the functions of genes. Although mosaic analysis has been widely used in Drosophila, a popular model organism, it is much harder to implement in other organisms. A new paper describes a technique called Mosaic Analysis by gRNA-induced Crossing-over (MAGIC), which uses CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology to make mosa...
Australian Government is providing $6.5 million towards the Strengthening Australia's Fruit Fly System Research Program State and territory governments...
Queensland Fruit Flies are currently becoming more active. Swan Hill Rural City Council has noticed an increase in the reporting of infestation and this...