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Mitochondria are flinging their DNA into our brain cells

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study finds that mitochondria in our brain cells frequently fling their DNA into the cells' nucleus, where the mitochondrial DNA integrates into chromosomes, possibly causing harm.

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Scientists preserve DNA in an amber-like polymer

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With their 'T-REX' method, researchers developed a glassy, amber-like polymer that can be used for long-term storage of DNA, such as entire human genomes or digital files such as photos.

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Cracking the code of life: new AI model learns DNA's hidden language

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With GROVER, a new large language model trained on human DNA, researchers could now attempt to decode the complex information hidden in our genome. GROVER treats human DNA as a text, learning its rules and context to draw functional information about the DNA sequences.

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Researchers flip genes on and off with AI-designed DNA switches

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Researchers have used artificial intelligence to design thousands of new DNA switches that can precisely control the expression of a gene in different cell types.

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Nuclear DNA influences variation in mitochondrial DNA

Broad Institute

Nuclear DNA influences variation in mitochondrial DNA By Allessandra DiCorato August 16, 2023 Breadcrumb Home Nuclear DNA influences variation in mitochondrial DNA Whole genomes from hundreds of thousands of people reveal new complexity in how the nuclear and mitochondrial genomes interact, which may influence how cells produce energy.

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Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders

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New research has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.

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DNA origami folded into tiny motor

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The science team designed a turbine engineered from DNA that is powered by hydrodynamic flow inside a nanopore, a nanometer-sized hole in a membrane of solid-state silicon nitride. Scientists have created a working nanoscale electomotor.

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