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NHGRI researchers, collaborators at the University of California (UC) San Diego, UC Davis and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine lay out a new framework for comparing dog-to-human aging, one that uses epigenetics as a biological marker to better understand the aging process.
… between humans and domestic dogs provides an emerging model of aging. … One of the most common misconceptions is … the results obtained with humans. Dogs are a useful model for such comparisons because much of their environment, …
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The zebrafish is a powerhouse tool that helps researchers better understand the genes that are implicated in disease.
… National Institutes of Health live nearly half a million organisms that breathe underwater, develop from an egg so … researchers, the reasons for using zebrafish as their model organism of choice are as varied as the diseases they … For Dr. Brooks' research program, using the zebrafish as a model is both practical and eye-opening."The zebrafish …
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A genetic mutation that triggers bladder cancer in dogs is identical to a mutation that is implicated in multiple human cancers.
… way that canines may come to our aid-as a powerful animal model for research into human cancer. … A genetic mutation … cancers are similar, and dogs already have served as a model in cancer research. They were central to immune system … Occurring Canine Bladder Cancer-Evidence for a Relevant Model System and Urine-based Diagnostic Test , Molecular …
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Comparative genomics is a field of biological research in which researchers compare the complete genome sequences of different species.
… By carefully comparing characteristics that define various organisms, researchers can pinpoint regions of similarity and … Human Genome Project sequenced the genomes of a number of model organisms that are commonly used as surrogates in … as ENCODE (Encyclopedia of DNA Elements) and modENCODE (model organism Encyclopedia of DNA Elements) have compared …
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Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from harmful DNA viruses, strengthening the plant's protections.
… system has previously been adapted for use in many organisms, and this latest iteration develops gene-editing … economic losses. After looking at the machinery of simple organisms like bacteria, scientists set out to answer whether … species was chosen because it is well understood as a model organism, and new findings can be easily applied to …
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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that contains the biological instructions that make each species unique.
… with the instructions it contains, is passed from adult organisms to their offspring during reproduction. … In organisms called eukaryotes, DNA is found inside a special … the nucleus. Because the cell is very small, and because organisms have many DNA molecules per cell, each DNA molecule …
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Viruses are bundles of genetic material wrapped in a protein coat that can infect living things.
… in viral transmission. … How do viruses infect living organisms?   Viruses have proteins on their surface that … particles that are halfway between living and nonliving organisms. They are so small (a millionth of a millimeter) …
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NIH researchers identified a novel role for a gene known as heat shock protein 60, finding it is critical in tissue regeneration and wound healing.
… dramatically accelerates wound closure in a diabetic mouse model. … The study also describes the mechanism by which this … that the molecule might also be involved in an organisms' ability to regenerate. Using zebrafish - an ideal model for this work because fish can regenerate many tissues, …
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Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition is going on tour after having completed a 14-month engagement at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
… to regulate life. Visitors will see a three-dimensional model of a human genome and watch interviews with Human …