University of Texas at Austin
PNAS Papers on Mutation-Phenotype Machine Learning Method, Microviruses, More
In PNAS this week: machine learning tool to assess germline mutation-phenotype links, phage defense mechanisms among microviruses, and more.
PNAS Papers on Host Infection Response, RNA Virus Replication, Bidirectional Expression Method
In PNAS this week: role for RTP4 gene in severe malaria, other infections; CRISPR-based approach to alter gene expression; and more.
Nature Papers Examine Genetics of Height Among Peruvians, Genetics of Sex-Biased Disease Susceptibility, More
In Nature this week: missense variant linked to decreased height among Peruvians, genetic basis of sex-biased vulnerability to certain disorders, and more.
Science Studies Examine Genomes of African Population with High Schizophrenia Rate, Engineer Bee Microbiome, More
In Science this week: genetic mutation linked to schizophrenia among South African Xhosas, engineering the bee microbiome to address parasite and virus, and more.
Science Papers Describe MicroRNA Targeting Efficiency, Approach for Single-Cell High-Throughput Chemical Screens
In Science this week: approach to measure microRNA targeting efficiency, strategy to conduct high-throughput chemical screens at single-cell resolution, and more.