Finally, scientists uncover the genetic basis of fingerprints

Plus: Researchers make alternatives to shark-sourced vaccine ingredient, methylation in young brains may be key to obesity, and more

View in browser February 24, 2023 Advertisement   Finally, Scientists Uncover the Genetic Basis of Fingerprints By James M. Gaines Much like with a zebra's stripes or a leopard's spots, Turing patterns explain how the distinctive patterns of human fingerprints form, a study finds.     Researchers Make Alternatives to Shark-Sourced Vaccine Ingredient By Natalia Mesa, PhD Synthetic variations of squalene, which is used to boost immune responses, could make vaccines more effective while reducing fisheries for struggling sharks.   Advertisement Keep Reading   Methylation in Young Brains May Be Key to Obesity: Mouse Study By Alejandra Manjarrez, PhD Epigenetic events, such as methylation, during early brain development in mice occur in genomic regions associated with BMI in humans, according to a new study.   Chytrid Fungus Deploys Varying Strategies to Infect Amphibians Infographic: An Incredible Journey Repeated El Niño Events Could Spark Big Ecological Shifts   Advertisement Research Resources Symposium: Neoantigen Prediction for Precision Immunotherapies By The Scientist's Creative Services Team Learn about the tools and resources researchers use to define, discover, and deploy antitumor immunotherapies.   Podcast: The New Era of Neurodegeneration Research By The Scientist's Creative Services Team Erdem Gültekin Tamgüney discusses the future of neurodegeneration research and his work exploring the link between stroke and Parkinson's disease.     Ten-Minute Sabbatical: February 2023 Interactive Crossword Puzzle Take a break and try your hand at this month's interactive crossword puzzle.   Thanks for reading! I'm Christie, and I curate and edit this newsletter. My inbox is always open, so if you have thoughts or ideas about this newsletter or tips for our news team, I'd love to hear from you. Questions? Comments? News Tips? Was This Email Forwarded to You? Sign up here. Want More? We also offer curated newsletters that focus in on research areas, including Microbiology and Genetics & Genomics. Advertisement Follow The Scientist       Never miss an email from The Scientist. Click here to add The Scientist to your safe-sender list. The Scientist, 1000 N West Street, Suite 1200,  Wilmington, Delaware, United States, 19801   Toll-Free: (888) 781-0328 | Phone: (705) 528-6888 Email: privacy@the-scientist.com www.the-scientist.com You received this email because you are subscribed to The Scientist Daily from The Scientist. Click to Unsubscribe | View Privacy Policy Stop receiving email from The Scientist