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Analyzing Genome Sequencing of 2,000 Canids by the Dog10K Consortium

More than 2,000 canine genomes have been generated and examined by an international research consortium.

21 Aug 2023

Aging Disrupts Gene Expression in Specific Regions of the Brain

Most of us who've reached middle age have noticed a slowing in memory and cognition, but scientists don't have a clear picture of the molecular changes that take place in the brain to cause it.

18 Aug 2023

Single Injection of CRISPR Gene-Editing Treatment Safely Removes SIV From Non-Human Primates

A single injection of a novel CRISPR gene-editing treatment safely and efficiently removes SIV – a virus related to the AIDS-causing agent HIV – from the genomes of non-human primates, scientists at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University now report.

17 Aug 2023

Bios Health Group Enters the Market to Offer Investment-Driven and Clinical Development Optimization Strategies for Biotech and Life Science Companies

Bios Health Group launches into the Life Science market to help biotech entrepreneurs and executives take their innovative ideas to the next level.

17 Aug 2023

Animal Protein More Metabolically Responsive Than Plant Protein in Young and Older Adults, Study Finds

Protein from two ounce-equivalents (oz-eq) of animal-based protein foods provides greater essential amino acids (EAA) bioavailability than an equal two oz-eq of plant-based protein foods, according to scientists at Purdue University.

16 Aug 2023

Targeting Long-read RNA Sequencing with Low-Cost Technology

Researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have created a flexible and affordable approach for targeted sequencing of full-length RNA molecules, which might hasten the development of novel diagnostics and therapies.

16 Aug 2023

New Microscope Combined with AI Software to Identify Malaria Parasites in Blood Samples

Each year, more than 200 million people fall sick with malaria and more than half a million of these infections lead to death.

11 Aug 2023

Newly Developed Antibody Therapy to Have Benefits Over Existing Opioid-Overdose Treatments

An antibody in single-chain fragment variable (scFv) format that binds to the powerful opioid carfentanil was shown to reverse signs of carfentanil overdose in preclinical tests conducted by scientists at Scripps Research.

11 Aug 2023

Gene Therapy Prevents Progression of Kidney Disease in Children

Researchers at the University of Bristol have made a remarkable step forward in finding a potential cure for a type of childhood kidney disease.

11 Aug 2023

Persons With Type 2 Diabetes are More Likely to Experience Changes in Brain Structure

The longer a person has type 2 diabetes, the more likely they may be to experience changes in brain structure, a Michigan Medicine study finds.

11 Aug 2023

Study Links Adenovirus Infection With a Rare Blood Clotting Disorder

Platelets, or thrombocytes, are specialized cellular fragments that form blood clots when we get scrapes and traumatic injuries. Viral infections, autoimmune disease, and other conditions can cause platelet levels to drop throughout the body, termed thrombocytopenia.

11 Aug 2023

The Bilateral Laryngeal Motor Cortex’s Role in Preventing Speech Perception Difficulties

Understanding how the motor cortex participates in active inference of speech perception and choice is critical for understanding human language intelligence, which may inspire the next generation of AI.

10 Aug 2023

Researchers Elucidate STING Protein's New Role in Immune Defense

A signaling protein known as STING is a critical player in the human immune system, detecting signs of danger within cells and then activating a variety of defense mechanisms.

7 Aug 2023

Reptile Conservation Could Benefit From New Range of Cell Lines

The creation of the first wide variety of reptile cell lines is highlighted in a new scientific study that was published in the journal Microorganisms.

7 Aug 2023

GEMINI Test Uses Genome-Wide Sequencing to Detect Cancer

Novel blood testing technology being developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center that combines genome-wide sequencing of single molecules of DNA shed from tumors and machine learning may allow earlier detection of lung and other cancers.

7 Aug 2023

Determining a Network of Cellular Programs Controlling Human Cancers

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a pair of genes whose expression by a type of immune cell within tumors is predictive of outcomes for cancer patients and is linked to a vast network of gene expression programs, engaged by multiple cell types in the tumor microenvironment, that control human cancers.

4 Aug 2023

Study Shows How Sensory Neurons Control Gastrointestinal Tracts

Gastrointestinal and digestive issues impact roughly 3 million people across the United States alone, and that number is growing.

4 Aug 2023

The Peptoid Approach to Antiviral Resistance

Antiviral therapies are difficult to develop because viruses can rapidly mutate to become drug resistant.

3 Aug 2023

New Breakthrough in Generative AI Models and AlphaFold Structures for Drug Discovery

Insilico Medicine ("Insilico"), a clinical-stage end-to-end generative artificial intelligence (AI) drug discovery company, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the application of multiple generative AI models and AlphaFold structures for drug discovery.

3 Aug 2023

Using a New Class of Molecules to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Since most therapeutic medicines no longer work against harmful bacteria, the World Health Organization has classified antimicrobial resistance as a worldwide problem.

1 Aug 2023

Clinical News and Research

Analyzing Genome Sequencing of 2,000 Canids by the Dog10K Consortium

Aging Disrupts Gene Expression in Specific Regions of the Brain

Single Injection of CRISPR Gene-Editing Treatment Safely Removes SIV From Non-Human Primates

Bios Health Group Enters the Market to Offer Investment-Driven and Clinical Development Optimization Strategies for Biotech and Life Science Companies

Animal Protein More Metabolically Responsive Than Plant Protein in Young and Older Adults, Study Finds

Targeting Long-read RNA Sequencing with Low-Cost Technology

New Microscope Combined with AI Software to Identify Malaria Parasites in Blood Samples

Newly Developed Antibody Therapy to Have Benefits Over Existing Opioid-Overdose Treatments

Gene Therapy Prevents Progression of Kidney Disease in Children

Persons With Type 2 Diabetes are More Likely to Experience Changes in Brain Structure

Study Links Adenovirus Infection With a Rare Blood Clotting Disorder

The Bilateral Laryngeal Motor Cortex’s Role in Preventing Speech Perception Difficulties

Researchers Elucidate STING Protein's New Role in Immune Defense

Reptile Conservation Could Benefit From New Range of Cell Lines

GEMINI Test Uses Genome-Wide Sequencing to Detect Cancer

Determining a Network of Cellular Programs Controlling Human Cancers

Study Shows How Sensory Neurons Control Gastrointestinal Tracts

The Peptoid Approach to Antiviral Resistance

New Breakthrough in Generative AI Models and AlphaFold Structures for Drug Discovery

Using a New Class of Molecules to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

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From Memory to Metaplasticity: Unraveling the Brain's Secrets

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