Opening the right doors: New work reveals 'jumping gene' control mechanisms

PHYSorg
Jul 11, 2024, 5:00 am1.2k ptsInteresting
International joint research led by Akihisa Osakabe and Yoshimasa Takizawa of the University of Tokyo has clarified the molecular mechanisms in thale cresses (Arabidopsis thaliana) by which the DDM1 (Decreased in DNA Methylation 1) protein prevents the transcription of "jumping genes."

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Colorado River Basin Candidates Wade Into Water Politics, but Winners Are Unlikely to Make Big Changes 119

Why Microplastics Are So Dangerous for Human Health 118

Leaders grapple with finance and harmful subsidies at UN’s COP17 biodiversity conference 115

Pennsylvania Opens a New Loophole for Oil and Gas Wastewater Disposal 112

A Year After Floodwaters Swept Away an Alaskan Native Village, Residents Remain in Limbo 103

Trump cut funding for farmers — then unlocked billions for them before Election Day 97

Young Canadians focus on mental health at key climate trial 94

Can Silicon Valley Build A Safe Class 8 Truck? Early EV Semi Fires Expose The Experience Gap 88

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.