The last few years have provided us with a new level of understanding of how chromosomes are replicated, segregated and read - and how their 3D organisation influences expression of individual genes ...

Using Hi-C, MicroC, ChIP-seq and RNA-seq data, as well as imaging, this work characterizes the plasmid contact positions along eukaryotic chromosomes with high spatial resolution. ∼70 discrete ...

Some vegetarian sources of vitamin B12 include eggs, dairy products, nutritional yeast, and nori. Share on Pinterest Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin for the cells. Meats naturally contain this ...

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free and usually gluten-free way to add a savory, nutty flavor to dishes. It provides vitamins, minerals, and protein to the diet. Benefits may include boosting energy ...

Some evidence suggests that plant stanols and sterols, soluble fiber, garlic, and red yeast rice could have mild to moderate cholesterol-lowering effects. Alongside these potential benefits ...

A vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast (a type of fungus) in the body. People with diabetes are more prone to getting these infections because their blood sugar levels are often ...

A proof-of-concept study shows that CRISPR-Cas9 can eliminate extra chromosome copies in Down syndrome cells. The method restores normal gene function but is not yet ready for human trials. Scientists ...

Cutaneous candidiasis is a yeast infection that affects the skin and causes a red rash accompanied by dry and scaly patches of skin. Sometimes, these scales will ooze pus or become crusty. Although ...

People who have one of several well-documented medical conditions do not have only XX or XY chromosomes, which typically correspond with female and male sexes, respectively. Those conditions ...

Mollie Davies is a health and lifestyle journalist with 5 years of experience reporting. Her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, The Metro, Healthline, HelloGiggles, Reviewed, HuffPost, Independent ...