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Gene Defects Linked To Eczema, Wheeze And Nasal Disease Among Babies

A link has been discovered between a common gene defect and eczema, nasal blockage, and wheeze among babies as young as six months, according to a new study.

29 Apr 2020

Scientists Double Understanding Of Genetic Risk Of Melanoma

A global collaboration of scientists has more than doubled the known number of regions on the human genome that influence the risk of developing melanoma.

28 Apr 2020

A Cellular Mechanism Protecting Against Cancer

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have discovered a natural protective mechanism that leads to the programmed death of potentially diseased cells.

24 Apr 2020

A ‘virtual embryo’ for unprecedented single-cell studies

Researchers from EMBL Heidelberg and from the University of Padua School of Medicine have created the first complete description of early embryo development, accounting for every single cell in the embryo.

21 Apr 2020

Online tool to refine results from RNA sequencing from clinically accessible tissues

DNA sequencing has turned out to be a common method for diagnosing diseases and enhancing precision medicine.

9 Apr 2020

Researchers discover the RNA editing process in squids

Researchers have recently discovered that squid can vastly edit their own genetic instructions, inside the nucleus of their neurons and also inside the axon.

24 Mar 2020

Biochemical, analytical high-throughput methods used to map proteome of plants

Plants play a crucial role in the survival of life on earth. They offer oxygen for breathing and food for all organisms, as well as regulate the planet’s climate. Proteins are vital in controlling all aspects of life, including plants.

13 Mar 2020