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Seven New Frogs Named After Iconic Star Trek Captains
Researchers identified seven new species of tree frogs in Madagascar that produce unique, high-pitched whistling calls. These frogs communicate in a way that helps them stand out amid the noise of their fast-flowing stream habitats.

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Integral T Cell Pathway Linked to X Chromosome Inactivation, Shedding Light on Sex-Based Immune Responses
Researchers found that NF-κB, a transcription factor, is essential for maintaining X chromosome inactivation in T cells, connecting immune activation to female genetic processes. The study enhances understanding of sex-biased immune responses.

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Lynch Syndrome Genetic Database Aims To Prevent Cancer
Researchers have established the English National Lynch Syndrome Registry, the UK’s first comprehensive database for patients with Lynch syndrome. This initiative links genomic data with cancer diagnosis and treatment information.

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New, Selectively Bred Corals Have Better Heat Tolerance
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a rise in coral heat tolerance, helping them to survive intense marine heatwaves.

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CRISPRmap Enables Spatially-Resolved Interrogation of Gene Function
Researchers developed CRISPRmap, an optical pooled screening approach that links the optical properties of single cells to targeted genetic perturbations. This technique enables high-throughput studies of gene function in complex tissues.

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Ancient DNA From “Yayoi” Individual Reveals Similarities With Korean Populations
A study revealed that the majority of immigration to the Japanese Archipelago during the Yayoi and Kofun periods originated from the Korean Peninsula. Rresearchers found the closest genetic links to modern Korean populations.

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USP50 Protein Supports the DNA Replication Process
A protein that is involved in determining which enzymes cut or unwind DNA during the replication process has been identified in a new study.

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Identifying Neurodevelopmental Symptoms That Could Indicate Genetic Disorders
Researchers have identified neurodevelopmental symptoms that are signs of underlying genetic disorders.

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Analysis of Tsavo “Man-Eater” Lions’ Teeth Reveals Human and Animal Hair
A new study reconstructed the diet of the infamous Tsavo lions using ancient DNA from hairs found in their teeth. The findings revealed the lions consumed giraffes, zebras, oryx, and waterbucks.

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Mitochondrial Dysfunction Disrupts the Gut Microbiome
Disruptions of mitochondrial functions have a fundamental influence on Crohn’s disease.
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