Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Study offers insight into how activated protein C may protect aging patients from reperfusion injury

A University of South Florida Health (USF Health) preclinical study offers molecular insight into how activated protein C (APC) may improve aging patients' tolerance to reperfusion injury – a potentially adverse effect of treatment for ischemic heart disease.

1 Feb 2022

Ingenza collaborates with Johnson Matthey for efficient industrial enzyme synthesis

Biotechnology company Ingenza is excited to report the successful conclusion to its recent six-month project with Johnson Matthey.

1 Feb 2022

Novel approach accelerates cancer biomarker detection in point-of-care scenarios

The detection and quantification of cancer-associated molecular biomarkers in body fluids, or liquid biopsies, prove minimally invasive in early cancer diagnostics.

31 Jan 2022

Clemson University research focuses on identifying networks of genes involved in uterine cancer

No single gene causes uterine cancer, the fourth most common cancer among women, which is on the rise in the U.S.

31 Jan 2022

Novel technology combats cancer more quickly and efficiently

Researchers have created a new technology that allows them to use immune cells from tumors to combat cancer more quickly and efficiently.

31 Jan 2022

Researchers catalog the complete cells that form the blood vessels of the human brain

Researchers at UC San Francisco have cataloged all of the cells that make up the blood vessels in the human brain, as well as their positions and the genes produced.

31 Jan 2022

Study identifies new therapy to treat cystic fibrosis

The process of making proteins from genes is similar to that of a factory, where employees must follow a set of instructions that are both effective and precise.

31 Jan 2022

European Reference Genome Atlas intends to provide “reference genomes” for the biodiversity of Europe

In 2021, experts launched the “European Reference Genome Atlas” (ERGA) to give crucial genetic data to inform the study of Europe’s biodiversity.

31 Jan 2022

Scientists develop low-cost metagenome sequencing technique for microbiome research

A research team headed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, QIBEBT developed a low-cost metagenome sequencing technology.

31 Jan 2022

Diet induces permanent genetic alterations in the gut microbes, study reveals

A recent study found that diet can influence the evolutionary path of bacteria in the gut within host-relevant timescales.

31 Jan 2022

Researchers take a deep dive in understanding “dark proteome”

Researchers predicted that there would be approximately 20,000 protein-coding genes when the human genome sequence was revealed two decades ago.

31 Jan 2022

Study identifies genetic traits relevant to the appearance and behavior of two bee subspecies

Recently discovered genetic knowledge of two nuisance western honey bee subspecies will help commercial and hobby beekeepers.

28 Jan 2022

Genetic mutation that corresponds to small body size in dogs existed in ancient wolves

Popular belief has been that small dogs, such as Pomeranians and Chihuahuas, exist because once dogs were domesticated, humans wanted small, cute companions.

28 Jan 2022

Genetic variants that predict higher blood levels of lipoprotein A linked with prostate cancer risk

A new analysis has uncovered a potential link between higher prostate cancer risk and genetic variants associated with higher bloodstream levels of the cholesterol-transporting molecule lipoprotein A.

28 Jan 2022

Researchers identify changes in gene expression and cellular interactions in COPD lung cells

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Yale University and other institutions have identified previously unrecognized changes in gene expression and cellular interactions in distinct cell populations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

28 Jan 2022

RNA sequencing picks up more genetic changes in pediatric cancer patients than traditional tests

Analysis of the entire tumor RNA picks up more clinically relevant genetic changes in children with cancer than traditional diagnostic methods, new research has shown.

28 Jan 2022

Scientists discover families of proteins that could predict organ transplant rejection

Northwestern University scientists have discovered families of proteins in the body that could potentially predict which patients may reject a new organ transplant, helping inform decisions about care.

28 Jan 2022

Mother's unhealthy vaginal microbiome may contribute to mortality and altered development in babies

A new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in pregnant mothers in combination with an unhealthy diet contributed to increased pup deaths and altered development in the surviving babies.

28 Jan 2022

An Interview with The Million Veteran Program (MVP)

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar, the Program Director for VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) about the program and its aims for veterans.

28 Jan 2022

Leukemia-on-a-chip; The Future of Preventing Therapy Resistance?

We speak to Dr. Chao Ma, one of the speakers at SLAS 2022, about his groundbreaking 'leukemia-on-a-chip' technology and its future within therapy resistance.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 27 Jan 2022

Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Study offers insight into how activated protein C may protect aging patients from reperfusion injury

Ingenza collaborates with Johnson Matthey for efficient industrial enzyme synthesis

Novel approach accelerates cancer biomarker detection in point-of-care scenarios

Clemson University research focuses on identifying networks of genes involved in uterine cancer

Novel technology combats cancer more quickly and efficiently

Researchers catalog the complete cells that form the blood vessels of the human brain

Study identifies new therapy to treat cystic fibrosis

European Reference Genome Atlas intends to provide “reference genomes” for the biodiversity of Europe

Scientists develop low-cost metagenome sequencing technique for microbiome research

Diet induces permanent genetic alterations in the gut microbes, study reveals

Researchers take a deep dive in understanding “dark proteome”

Study identifies genetic traits relevant to the appearance and behavior of two bee subspecies

Genetic mutation that corresponds to small body size in dogs existed in ancient wolves

Genetic variants that predict higher blood levels of lipoprotein A linked with prostate cancer risk

Researchers identify changes in gene expression and cellular interactions in COPD lung cells

RNA sequencing picks up more genetic changes in pediatric cancer patients than traditional tests

Scientists discover families of proteins that could predict organ transplant rejection

Mother's unhealthy vaginal microbiome may contribute to mortality and altered development in babies

An Interview with The Million Veteran Program (MVP)

Leukemia-on-a-chip; The Future of Preventing Therapy Resistance?

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