Unbalanced Allele Expression Associated with Mutation, Disease
Unbalanced Allele Expression Associated with Mutation, Disease
A study identifies nearly 3,000 genes where one allele tends to be expressed more than the other, but the findings ignited controversy in the field.
A study identifies nearly 3,000 genes where one allele tends to be expressed more than the other, but the findings ignited controversy in the field.
differential gene expression
All About Alternative Splicing
Amielle Moreno, PhD | Sep 27, 2024 | 7 min read
Enhancing protein diversity and guiding cellular functions, alternative splicing is a key dimension of genetic regulation.
Immunity-Linked Genes Expressed Differently in Brains of Autistic People
Laura Dattaro, Spectrum | Jan 11, 2023 | 4 min read
Data from postmortem brain tissues adds to the evidence that inflammation is associated with autism.
Exercise-Associated Protein Boosts Brain Function in Mice
Chloe Tenn | Dec 9, 2021 | 5 min read
A study that transfused plasma from active to inactive mice suggests the protein clusterin enhances cognition.
Image of the Day: Species-Specific Songs
Emily Makowski | Nov 14, 2019 | 1 min read
Gene activity is linked to songbirds’ tunes.
Sex Differences in Human Gene Expression
Jef Akst | May 4, 2017 | 2 min read
Researchers uncover thousands of genes whose activity varies between men and women.
Seasonal Genes
Ashley P. Taylor | May 12, 2015 | 4 min read
Gene expression varies not only during the day but also throughout the year, a study shows.
Performance Art
Mary Beth Aberlin | Jan 1, 2015 | 3 min read
Regulation of genome expression orchestrates the behavior of insect castes and the human response to social stress.