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New Stem Cell Technique to Revolutionize Stem Cell Research

Studies of the interaction between human genetics and biology on a wide scale have been made possible by a potent new stem cell technology.

12 Jun 2023

Assembled DNA Nanostructures Without the Use of Magnesium Yield Greater Stability

Researchers at the University at Albany’s RNA Institute have demonstrated a new approach to DNA nanostructure assembly that does not require magnesium.

7 Jun 2023

Innovative Online Tool Allows 'the Plant Destroyer' to Meets Its Match

Known as the "plant destroyer," the genus Phytophthora is considered one of the most important groups of plant pathogens-;causing significant economic and environmental losses throughout history and into today.

25 May 2023

A High-Throughput Assay for Identifying and Validating ECHS1 Enzyme Genetic Variants

The enzyme variations of mitochondrial enoyl-CoA hydratase short-chain 1 (ECHS1) are dysfunctional. In Japan, they are mostly responsible for mitochondrial disease.

19 May 2023

Study Implicates RNA Molecules as New Players in Esophageal Cancer

Irregularities in the body's genetic coding to make proteins are linked to cancerous tumors. But most genetic material contains elements whose function isn't clear.

16 May 2023

Launching Revvity: A Scientific Solutions Company Powering Innovation from Discovery to Cure

Transformation aimed at revolutionizing next generation scientific breakthroughs that solve the world’s greatest health challenges

From Revvity 9 May 2023

Researchers Map GCK Gene Variants to Better Diagnose Hereditary Diseases

Researchers at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, have now contributed to solving this problem for a specific gene called GCK. The study has just been published in Genome Biology.

4 May 2023

Development of Biocomputing’s Third Approach: Trumpet

Biological computing or biocomputing can revolutionize computers and medicine from early diagnosis and internal cure of diseases to futuristic applications like expanding human memory.

2 May 2023

Research Shows How Mammalian Genomes Have Developed Over the Course of Evolution

Why is it that certain mammals have an exceptional sense of smell, some hibernate, and yet others, including humans, are predisposed to disease?

28 Apr 2023

Interpreting Mutations in Disease Genes and Improving Clinical Decision-Making

DeMAG is a new method that was developed by Max Planck and Harvard’s research team. It is a new technique that has been shared as an open-source web server (demag.org) to assist interpret mutations in disease genes and enhance clinical decision-making.

26 Apr 2023

Genetic Variants of TNFAIP3 May Protect the Kidneys from Damage

A breakthrough in gene variants of an inflammation “brake” brings researchers one step closer to developing personalized treatments for those at risk of kidney disease and kidney failure.

26 Apr 2023

Study Tracks How the Gut Microbiota Changes During First Three Months of Life

Details of how the gut microbiota changes during the first three months of life will be presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, Denmark (15-18 April).

17 Apr 2023

Scientists Develop AI-Based Method for Virtual Staining of Histopathological Tissues

Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Turku, and Tampere University have developed an artificial intelligence-based method for virtual staining of histopathological tissue samples as a part of the Nordic ABCAP consortium.

17 Apr 2023

New Clinical RNA Sequencing Platform Helps Facilitate Research into Rare Genetic Conditions

A new clinical RNA sequencing platform at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is helping to facilitate research into rare genetic conditions and carve a path for Precision Child Health, a movement at SickKids to deliver individualized care for every patient.

17 Apr 2023

Akili Labs and BGI Genomics Sign Agreement to Provide Southern Africa with Clinical-Grade Sequencing Solutions

Akili Labs (Pty) Ltd, a pioneer of cost-effective molecular diagnostics and secure genomic data storage solutions, and BGI Genomics Co. Ltd, the world's leading integrated solutions provider of precision medicine, today announced the signing of a technology transfer agreement that will provide the Southern region of Africa with clinical-grade sequencing solutions.

7 Apr 2023

Harnessing a natural bacterial system to deliver proteins in mice and human cells

Researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT have harnessed a natural bacterial system to develop a new protein delivery approach that works in human cells and animals.

30 Mar 2023

Identifying biomarkers that help treat fatty liver patients with a personalized diet

Recent research from the University of Jyväskylä contrasted the gut microbiota and gut-derived metabolites of healthy controls and fatty liver patients. The findings show that some microbial metabolites are linked to liver fat content.

23 Mar 2023

Scientists devise a tiny, nano-sized sensor capable of detecting protein biomarkers

While a popular hobby for many, fishing is also a pastime full of uncertainty. Each time you have something on the line, you can never be completely sure what type of fish you've hooked until you pull it out of the water.

21 Mar 2023

INTEGRA Biosciences acquires Miroculus to accelerate genomics

INTEGRA Biosciences is delighted to announce that it has acquired Miroculus, a biotechnology specialist focused on developing hands-off automation solutions for next generation sequencing (NGS) protocols.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 20 Mar 2023

Previously unknown genetic causes of three rare conditions discovered

Using a new computational approach they developed to analyze large genetic datasets from rare disease cohorts, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and colleagues have discovered previously unknown genetic causes of three rare conditions: primary lymphedema (characterized by tissue swelling), thoracic aortic aneurysm disease, and congenital deafness.

20 Mar 2023

Diagnostics News and Research

New Stem Cell Technique to Revolutionize Stem Cell Research

Assembled DNA Nanostructures Without the Use of Magnesium Yield Greater Stability

Innovative Online Tool Allows 'the Plant Destroyer' to Meets Its Match

A High-Throughput Assay for Identifying and Validating ECHS1 Enzyme Genetic Variants

Study Implicates RNA Molecules as New Players in Esophageal Cancer

Launching Revvity: A Scientific Solutions Company Powering Innovation from Discovery to Cure

Researchers Map GCK Gene Variants to Better Diagnose Hereditary Diseases

Development of Biocomputing’s Third Approach: Trumpet

Research Shows How Mammalian Genomes Have Developed Over the Course of Evolution

Interpreting Mutations in Disease Genes and Improving Clinical Decision-Making

Genetic Variants of TNFAIP3 May Protect the Kidneys from Damage

Study Tracks How the Gut Microbiota Changes During First Three Months of Life

Scientists Develop AI-Based Method for Virtual Staining of Histopathological Tissues

New Clinical RNA Sequencing Platform Helps Facilitate Research into Rare Genetic Conditions

Akili Labs and BGI Genomics Sign Agreement to Provide Southern Africa with Clinical-Grade Sequencing Solutions

Harnessing a natural bacterial system to deliver proteins in mice and human cells

Identifying biomarkers that help treat fatty liver patients with a personalized diet

Scientists devise a tiny, nano-sized sensor capable of detecting protein biomarkers

INTEGRA Biosciences acquires Miroculus to accelerate genomics

Previously unknown genetic causes of three rare conditions discovered

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