by Bioinfocodes | Dec 9, 2025 | Bioinfonews
The accelerating migration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) research into industry has raised concerns within academic circles. This trend has prompted the question of whether academia can continue to steer advancements in AI and counterbalance the growing influence of...
by Tuana | Nov 3, 2025 | Bioinfonews
Sex determination has long been explained using the “heads or tails” analogy. However, new findings show that the issue is not that simple. Siwen Wang and her team at Harvard University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital examined 146,064 births (excluding twin and...
by Bioinfocodes | Sep 7, 2025 | Bioinfonews
Once again, the DNA segments previously considered “junk” have been shown to possess a significant biological function, actively contributing to the recurrence of leukemia. This recent discovery focuses on non-coding DNA, specifically excised DNA circles (ESCs), which...
by Zeynep | Aug 24, 2025 | Bioinfonews
Researchers at Oxford University conducted an important study on the Drosophila (fruit flies) in order to understand the biological importance of sleep. As a result, they discovered that sleep deprivation directly challenges the function of mitochondria, which are the...
by Bioinfocodes | Aug 20, 2025 | Bioinfonews
Robot technology is now used in many fields. Did you know that it is also used in the human body? Over the past 20 years, many microrobots have been developed and used to intervene in anatomically difficult-to-reach areas of the human body. The microrobots used have...
by Tuana | Aug 12, 2025 | Bioinfonews
Over the last decade, microplastics and nanoplastics (NPs) have emerged as a global concern. Our former world seems to be normalizing the plastic usage to the extent of little particles accumulating in human bodies. Among these, nanoplastics, which are particles...
by Bioinfocodes | Jul 24, 2025 | Bioinfonews
Artificial intelligence’s transformative impact on genetic science re-emerged via Alphagenome, which is an AI tool developed by OpenAI. Developed to decode the complex structure of the genome and shed light on the non-coding regions of DNA, the model stands out for...
by Bioinfocodes | Jul 21, 2025 | Bioinfonews
Living organisms adapt to the natural 24-hour daily cycle through the circadian system, which acts as an internal timer. This system helps organisms anticipate and adapt to environmental threats. The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), located in the hypothalamus of the...
by Bioinfocodes | Jan 23, 2025 | Bioinfonews
Chronic inflammation and tissue fibrosis are prevalent pathological responses that adversely affect organ function. However, the mechanisms governing intercellular interactions during these processes remain incompletely understood. In diseased organs, stress-induced...
by Bioinfocodes | Jan 3, 2025 | Bioinfonews
The small intestine performs multiple critical functions, including nutrient absorption and hormone secretion. It also hosts a diverse community of microorganisms known as the commensal microbiota, which enhances the body’s defense mechanisms. These functions exhibit...
by Bioinfocodes | Dec 17, 2024 | Bioinfonews
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are unique cells that give rise to blood and immune system cells and have emerged as a crucial target in the treatment of various blood disorders. Hematopoietic stem cell gene therapy (HSC-GT), which utilizes genetic modification to...
by Bioinfocodes | Dec 11, 2024 | Bioinfonews
Soil texture, also known as soil structure, refers to the relative amounts of sand, clay, and silt particles that make up the solid phase of the soil mass and their proportions to each other. Depending on the amounts of these components, soils are categorized into...
by Bioinfocodes | Dec 9, 2024 | Bioinfonews
In the evolving field of biotechnology, genome-editing technologies hold the potential to offer revolutionary solutions for human health. Among these technologies, the CRISPR-Cas9 system stands out for its ability to target and edit DNA sequences with high precision,...
by Bioinfocodes | Nov 21, 2024 | Bioinfonews
Human life unfolds through distinct stages, beginning at conception and progressing into old age. This intricate journey encompasses biological, physiological, and psychological transformations. These developmental phases are typically divided into the prenatal...
by Bioinfocodes | Nov 12, 2024 | Bioinfonews
Mutations in the Neuropeptide Y (NPY) gene have been linked to an elevated body mass index, although this does not seem to influence eating behaviors. NPY has been identified as having a protective function against obesity within sympathetic neurons and plays a role...
by Bioinfocodes | Oct 24, 2024 | Bioinfonews
The kidneys are vital organs that function as filtration systems in humans and other vertebrates. They regulate water, electrolyte, and pH balance by filtering blood, maintaining homeostasis. A significant and permanent decline in kidney function leads to chronic...
by Bioinfocodes | Oct 22, 2024 | Bioinfonews
Plant diversity, also known as botanical biodiversity, refers to the different plant species found in a specific region and the genetic diversity within those species. As one of the fundamental elements of biodiversity, it makes significant contributions to ecological...
by Bioinfocodes | Oct 18, 2024 | Bioinfonews
Evolutionary biology investigates the mechanisms through which organisms evolve over time, with mutations and natural selection shaping traits passed on to future generations. Beyond short-term adaptations, long-term evolvability plays a critical role in evolutionary...
by Bioinfocodes | Oct 16, 2024 | Bioinfonews
Studies conducted to date to measure animals’ awareness of their own bodies are generally based on the classical concept of self-representation. This concept suggests that animals can only represent themselves in their mental models if they pass the mirror mark...
by Bioinfocodes | Oct 4, 2024 | Bioinfonews
Recent discoveries regarding the structure and function of viral proteins reveal their pivotal role in the rapid evolutionary processes that govern infection and replication dynamics. The swift mutation rates and sequence variations observed in viruses often suggest...
