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- 1Study links Y chromosome loss and disruption to cancer●Recurrent deletions and regulatory disruption of the Y chromosome in cancer | Communications Biology
Researchers publishing in Communications Biology report that deletions and regulatory disruption of the Y chromosome recur across cancers, suggesting loss of this chromosome may play a functional role in tumour development rather than being a harmless byproduct. The findings add to growing interest in how sex chromosome instability shapes cancer risk and progression in men.
- 2Scientists Reverse-Engineer Insect Smell Receptors to Find Moth Pheromones▼Scientists Reverse-Engineer Insect Smell Receptors to Identify Moth Sex Pheromones
Researchers have reverse-engineered insect smell receptors to identify the sex pheromones of moths, according to a report by Bioengineer.org. By decoding how these olfactory receptors detect chemical signals, scientists can pinpoint the exact compounds moths use to attract mates. The work could lead to new pest-control methods that disrupt moth mating without pesticides, and highlights how receptor engineering is advancing the study of chemical communication in insects.
- 3New method developed to decode insect sexual communication▼Crop protection: A new method for understanding insect sexual communication
Researchers have introduced a new method for understanding how insects communicate sexually, according to a report carried by Phys.org. The work, framed under crop protection, could help in developing ways to disrupt pest mating and reduce insecticide use. Further details on the research team, funding and practical applications were not provided in the available coverage.