Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Study reveals mechanism that regulates genes on sex chromosomes

In the human population, males have one X and one Y chromosomes and females have two X chromosomes. As a result, somatic cells have unique mechanisms that maintain the same gene expression levels on the X chromosome between both genders.

10 Mar 2021

Spraying leaves with vitamin C can dramatically increase protein production

The production of high-value pharmaceutical proteins in plants provides benefits over other manufacturing techniques.

10 Mar 2021

RNA-editing events can reveal the genetic basis of many human diseases

Scientists from CHOP have detected RNA-editing events that affect the expression of genes and the phenotypic manifestation of that specific expression.

10 Mar 2021

Study offers fresh insights into infection process during spaceflight

Astronauts face many challenges to their health, due to the exceptional conditions of spaceflight. Among these are a variety of infectious microbes that can attack their suppressed immune systems.

10 Mar 2021

Comprehensive mutation map helps better understand the biological processes underlying Alzheimer's

A study published in the journal eLife made all the possible mutations in the amyloid beta peptide and tested how they influence its aggregation into plaques, a pathological hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

10 Mar 2021

Study identifies genes responsible for peach's tolerance to stress

A Boyce Thompson Institute-led team has identified genes enabling peaches and their wild relatives to tolerate stressful conditions -- findings that could help the domesticated peach adapt to climate change.

10 Mar 2021

Researchers construct smallest and cheapest high-resolution microscope

An international team led by researchers of the University of Barcelona builds the smallest and cheapest high-resolution microscope to date.

From University of Barcelona 10 Mar 2021

New technological approach to rapidly develop new drugs without animal experiments

A team of researchers led by Professor Yaakov Nahmias, director of the Grass Center for Bioengineering at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and founder of Tissue Dynamic, introduced a new technological approach that has the potential to rapidly develop new drugs without the need for animal experiments.

10 Mar 2021

Researchers grow first organoid of bone from human stem cells

Imagine using stem cells from your bone marrow to grow a piece of bone tissue in the lab, after which medical doctors explore which drugs have the desired effect on your bones.

10 Mar 2021

PrecisionTox aims to protect human health from the toxic effects of chemicals

A major research project to shape regulation and policy on chemical safety without the use of animal testing has been launched with the aid of €19.3M funding from the European Commission.

10 Mar 2021

Regenerating bone marrow after chemotherapy

In this interview, AZoLifeSciences speaks to Professor Masaru Ishii about his latest research that investigated how bone marrow regenerates after chemotherapy.

From Osaka University 10 Mar 2021

Evolutionary history of hosts can predict plants’ susceptibility to pathogens

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease found worldwide and is particularly toxic to plants within the sunflower family.

9 Mar 2021

Immune cells in cerebrospinal fluid could be biomarkers to predict immunotherapy response

Results from a study led by Joan Seoane, Director of Preclinical and Translational Research co-program at VHIO and ICREA Professor, show that immune cells accessing cerebrospinal fluid faithfully recapitulate the characteristics of cells identified in brain metastasis, and could therefore constitute novel biomarkers of response to immune-based therapies.

9 Mar 2021