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Researchers target pathogenic T cells that could lead to new immunotherapy treatments

According to a new study, a novel T cell genetically engineered by scientists from The University of Arizona Health Sciences can target and attack pathogenic T cells that are responsible for causing Type 1 diabetes. These latest findings may result in new immunotherapy therapies.

7 Dec 2020

CRISPR-based test for COVID-19 provides quick, accurate results

Imagine swabbing your nostrils, putting the swab in a device, and getting a read-out on your phone in 15 to 30 minutes that tells you if you are infected with the COVID-19 virus.

7 Dec 2020

Study sheds new light on potential risk factors for preterm birth

A recent study has detected new genetic markers linked to the duration of gestation. These findings shed new light on the possible risk factors for preterm birth.

4 Dec 2020

Study explains new associations between Neanderthal DNA and autoimmune diseases

A researcher at the University of Tartu described new associations between Neanderthal DNA and autoimmune diseases, prostate cancer and type 2 diabetes.

4 Dec 2020

Scientists propose a simple model for gene regulation in higher organisms

Although the DNA and its double-helix are some of the most familiar molecules of our time, our knowledge of how cells control what genes they want to express still is rather limited. In order to create, for example, an enzyme, the information that's inscribed in our DNA about this enzyme needs to be transcribed and translated.

4 Dec 2020

Research reveals fundamental insights into the causes of severe birth defects

Research by Kai Jiao, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and in Germany has yielded fundamental insights into the causes of severe birth defects known as CHARGE syndrome cases. These congenital birth defects include severe and life-threatening heart malformations.

3 Dec 2020

Researchers create high-quality reference genome to improve traits in tomato

Thousands of years ago, people in South America began domesticating Solanum pimpinellifolium, a weedy plant with small, intensely flavored fruit. Over time, the plant evolved into S. Lycopersicum - the modern cultivated tomato.

3 Dec 2020

Researchers unlock the mechanism that allows plants to pass on their ‘memories’ to offspring

Researchers at the University of Warwick have uncovered the mechanism that allows plants to pass on their 'memories' to offspring, which results in growth and developmental defects.

2 Dec 2020

Gene editing technology can introduce diversity, improve nutrition of tomatoes

Whether tomatoes are fresh, cooked, juiced, or sun-dried, they are arguably one of the most multipurpose fruits on Earth.

2 Dec 2020

Researchers develop new tool to study genes associated with autism spectrum disorder

Researchers have developed technology to analyze the function of different types of genes found in many types of cells in a living organism, at the same time.

1 Dec 2020

Scientists conduct “molecular dissection” of part of virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease

Scientists have conducted a 'molecular dissection' of a part of the virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease, to try and understand why the pathogen is so infectious.

1 Dec 2020

Scientists successfully edit SIV virus from genomes of non-human primates

Taking a major step forward in HIV research, scientists at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have successfully edited SIV - a virus closely related to HIV, the cause of AIDS - from the genomes of non-human primates.

1 Dec 2020

Scientists use molecular techniques to explain how corals survived tough conditions

In a ground-breaking new study, scientists used innovative molecular techniques to explain how corals on the east coast of Australia survived previous tough conditions--enabling the Great Barrier Reef to become the vast reef it is today.

1 Dec 2020

Novel DNA scanning technique can result in rapid diagnosis of cancer, rare disease

Understanding the sequence of human DNA gives scientists information about diseases, including potentially how to diagnose or treat them.

1 Dec 2020

New study refutes a major cellular process in bacteria

Despite explanations in textbooks, a new study has discovered and elucidated a cellular process that has continued to remain a mystery for researchers.

30 Nov 2020

New gene therapy can protect visual function in patients with dominant optic atrophy

Researchers have created a novel gene therapy approach that shows promise for someday treating an eye disease that results in progressive vision loss.

27 Nov 2020

Scientists unlock new genetic variation in wheat and barley

An international research collaboration, including scientists from the University of Adelaide's Waite Research Institute, has unlocked new genetic variation in wheat and barley - a major boost for the global effort in breeding higher-yielding wheat and barley varieties.

27 Nov 2020

Genomics

Researchers target pathogenic T cells that could lead to new immunotherapy treatments

CRISPR-based test for COVID-19 provides quick, accurate results

Study sheds new light on potential risk factors for preterm birth

Study explains new associations between Neanderthal DNA and autoimmune diseases

Scientists propose a simple model for gene regulation in higher organisms

Research reveals fundamental insights into the causes of severe birth defects

Researchers create high-quality reference genome to improve traits in tomato

Researchers unlock the mechanism that allows plants to pass on their ‘memories’ to offspring

Gene editing technology can introduce diversity, improve nutrition of tomatoes

Researchers develop new tool to study genes associated with autism spectrum disorder

Scientists conduct “molecular dissection” of part of virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease

Scientists successfully edit SIV virus from genomes of non-human primates

Scientists use molecular techniques to explain how corals survived tough conditions

Novel DNA scanning technique can result in rapid diagnosis of cancer, rare disease

New study refutes a major cellular process in bacteria

New gene therapy can protect visual function in patients with dominant optic atrophy

Scientists unlock new genetic variation in wheat and barley

International 10+ Genome Project provides an invaluable resource to improve wheat production

Researchers study how people at risk for cancer react to feedback of genetic findings

Multiple genomes reveal the diversity and adaptability of wheat

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