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Bacteria can break down waste carbon dioxide to make valuable industrial chemicals

Bacteria are known for breaking down lactose to make yogurt and sugar to make beer. Now researchers led by Northwestern University and LanzaTech have harnessed bacteria to break down waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make valuable industrial chemicals.

22 Feb 2022

Experts identify critical genes that cause coronary heart disease and trigger heart attacks

Recent research identified the major genes involved in coronary heart disease and cardiac arrest.

21 Feb 2022

Study findings open new avenues for research into host-directed therapies for TB

A*STAR’s GIS and ID Labs have discovered KCNJ15, a gene linked to the human immune system’s ability to combat TB and maybe other infectious diseases.

18 Feb 2022

New study deepens the understanding of microbial sulfur metabolism

The metabolism of sulfur compounds is among the most important microbial processes sustaining life in many anoxic environments where oxygen is not present.

18 Feb 2022

Novel tool for genome-wide design, evaluation of gRNA sequences for CRISPR experiments

Commercially viable biofuel crops are vital to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and a new tool developed by the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation should accelerate their development -; as well as genetic editing advances overall.

18 Feb 2022

Why is it Important to have Diverse Genomics Data in Science?

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Santiago Miriuka, CEO of MultiplAI Health, about the importance of having diverse genomics data in research.

From MultiplAI Health 17 Feb 2022

Illumina partners with centers across France to advance a precision medicine approach for patients with late-stage cancer

Joint study will assess clinical value of comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) on cancer therapy options in patients with advanced disease

17 Feb 2022

Researchers develop first genetic database of the Salvadoran people

El Salvador, like other Central American countries, has suffered repression and human rights violations ever since colonial times. Indeed, social injustice in the country persisted and was a major trigger of the 1980-1992 armed conflict.

15 Feb 2022

Research shows how genetically modified crops may help cut down greenhouse gas emissions

In agriculture, the use of genetically modified (GM) crops is still controversial, particularly in Europe.

14 Feb 2022

Epigenetic effects of pollutants can be transmitted over many generations in water fleas

A new study led by University of Liverpool reserchers has shown that the effects of pollutants can be transmitted over many generations in water fleas and may persist long enough to influence the evolutionary process.

10 Feb 2022

Study reveals genomic effects of inbreeding on Scandinavian wolf population

For many years, researchers at Uppsala University have been exploring the genetic origins of the Scandinavian grey wolf population, which was founded by only three immigrating wolves.

9 Feb 2022

Scientists on the verge of understanding how climate adaptation happens in plants

A century after scientists first noted that the environment contributes to the evolution of adaptive differences among plant populations, scientists are on the verge of figuring out how that adaptation happens -; by combining results from huge "common garden" experiments with genomic sequencing.

From Penn State University 9 Feb 2022

Genomic News and Research

Bacteria can break down waste carbon dioxide to make valuable industrial chemicals

Experts identify critical genes that cause coronary heart disease and trigger heart attacks

Study findings open new avenues for research into host-directed therapies for TB

New study deepens the understanding of microbial sulfur metabolism

Novel tool for genome-wide design, evaluation of gRNA sequences for CRISPR experiments

Why is it Important to have Diverse Genomics Data in Science?

Illumina partners with centers across France to advance a precision medicine approach for patients with late-stage cancer

Researchers develop first genetic database of the Salvadoran people

Research shows how genetically modified crops may help cut down greenhouse gas emissions

Epigenetic effects of pollutants can be transmitted over many generations in water fleas

Study reveals genomic effects of inbreeding on Scandinavian wolf population

Scientists on the verge of understanding how climate adaptation happens in plants

Researchers decipher the genome of Steller’s sea cow from fossil bones

Identification of a bivalent histone-mark switch essential for angiogenesis

Researchers make new advances in connecting the evolution of pregnancy and cancer metastasis

New proteomics method identifies proteins responsible for regulating R-loop levels in human cells

Genetic insights offer potential new targets for acne treatment

Scientists use genetically informed brain atlases to identify hundreds of genomic loci

Scientists design an open microfluidic system for excellent recovery of purified DNA

Scientists use CRISPRa to discover genes that play a role in immune cell biology

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