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Risk linked to coronary arteriosclerosis may be explained by changes in gene networks

Up to 60 percent of the risk associated with coronary arteriosclerosis may be explained by changes in the activity of hundreds of genes working together in networks across several organs in the body.

17 Jan 2022

Changes in the activity of gene networks may explain arteriosclerosis risk

Up to 60 percent of the risk associated with coronary arteriosclerosis may be explained by changes in the activity of hundreds of genes working together in networks across several organs in the body.

13 Jan 2022

Cloud-based platform enables easy access to global genomics databases

The capacity to examine large numbers of genomes is expensive and time-consuming, thus using genomics to uncover risk factors for major diseases is difficult.

13 Jan 2022

Researchers conduct genome sequencing studies in children with in-born immunity disorders

The Sanford Children’s Genomic Medicine Consortium has ten hospitals collaborating for whole genome sequencing studies on patients with suspected inborn immunity disorders (IEI).

13 Jan 2022

Scientists examine key mechanisms underlying genomic imprinting

Hereditary diseases, along with cancers and cardiovascular diseases, may be linked to genomic imprinting.

13 Jan 2022

Novel research sheds light on the genetic pathways underlying obesity

A new study has shed light on the genetic factors that underpin obesity.

13 Jan 2022

Study finds gene family that regulates tissue-specific DNA methylation patterns

According to researchers at Salk, the CLASSY gene family controls which portions of the genome are turned off in a tissue-specific manner.

13 Jan 2022

Targeting MAPK4 in triple-negative breast cancer may lead to improved treatments

Scientific evidence supporting the involvement of the enzyme MAPK4 in cancer growth and resistance to certain therapies has been growing quickly.

12 Jan 2022

Researchers reveal molecular and cellular mechanisms that lead to tertiary lymphoid structures formation

Tertiary lymphoid structures are formations that occur outside of the lymphatic system. They contain immune cells and are similar in structure and function to lymph nodes and other lymphoid structures.

12 Jan 2022

Study shows how skin cells act as a firewall against cancer

A study published today in Cell Reports reveals important insights into the molecular mechanisms that underpin the body's natural defenses against the development of skin cancer.

12 Jan 2022

New gene determines whether ultraviolet iridescence shows up in butterfly wings

A team of researchers at the George Washington University has identified a gene that determines whether ultraviolet iridescence shows up in the wings of butterflies.

11 Jan 2022

Neurons derived from human stem cells can predict the cardinal features of psychiatric illness

In a breakthrough that holds significant promise for early diagnosis and better treatment of psychiatric illness, researchers have for the first time used neurons derived from human stem cells to predict the cardinal features of a psychiatric illness, such as psychosis and cognitive deficits in patients with schizophrenia.

11 Jan 2022

Researchers fine-tune an additional system for more efficient gene editing

Over the past decade, the CRISPR genome-editing system has revolutionized molecular biology, giving scientists the ability to alter genes inside living cells for research or medical applications. Now, researchers at Gladstone Institutes have fine-tuned an additional system for more efficient gene editing, using molecules called retrons.

6 Jan 2022

Genomic News and Research

Risk linked to coronary arteriosclerosis may be explained by changes in gene networks

Changes in the activity of gene networks may explain arteriosclerosis risk

Cloud-based platform enables easy access to global genomics databases

Researchers conduct genome sequencing studies in children with in-born immunity disorders

Scientists examine key mechanisms underlying genomic imprinting

Novel research sheds light on the genetic pathways underlying obesity

Study finds gene family that regulates tissue-specific DNA methylation patterns

Targeting MAPK4 in triple-negative breast cancer may lead to improved treatments

Researchers reveal molecular and cellular mechanisms that lead to tertiary lymphoid structures formation

Study shows how skin cells act as a firewall against cancer

New gene determines whether ultraviolet iridescence shows up in butterfly wings

Neurons derived from human stem cells can predict the cardinal features of psychiatric illness

Researchers fine-tune an additional system for more efficient gene editing

New model system reveals how tiny bacteria from the environment have adapted to live inside humans

Genes key to microbial colonization of plant roots discovered

Scientists discover hotspots in the 'dark genome' associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Researchers identify genes responsible for “spinach teeth”

Novel tool can efficiently map new genome sequences to a "pangenome"

Services to accelerate genome editing research

Research reveals nutrient responses underpinning a potentially deadly, low-chlorophyll state in plants

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