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High expression of cell death genes linked to increased risk of dying early from lung cancer

Patients with a high number of genes most associated with pathways that lead to cell death in lung cancer are at increased risk of dying early from their disease, researchers report.

6 Apr 2021

Novel, non-invasive biomarker test could help measure, track performance of senolytics

Scientists from Buck Institute have identified and are now developing an innovative, non-invasive biomarker test that could help quantify and track the performance of senolytics—a class of drugs that selectively destroy senescent cells.

5 Apr 2021

Customized tumor cell vaccine produces active immune response in melanoma, neuroblastoma models

A pre-clinical study for melanoma and neuroblastoma shows that a customized tumor cell vaccine technique that targets Myc oncogenes coupled with checkpoint therapy produces an active immune response that bypasses antigen selection and immune privilege.

5 Apr 2021

New mechanism of transcriptional regulators influences tumor development

The Wistar Institute scientists have discovered a novel mechanism of transcriptional regulation of cellular senescence that promotes the release of inflammatory molecules that, in turn, affect tumor growth by changing the surrounding microenvironment.

2 Apr 2021

New research aims to take the study of the human genome to the next level

A global consortium of biologists, geneticists, mathematicians, clinicians, and other scientists is all set to elevate the study of the human genome to the next level—developing an exhaustive atlas of genetic variants to improve the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.

2 Apr 2021

Study sheds new light on age-related neurodegenerative disorders

Neurons cannot simulate their DNA and hence they work continuously to repair any damage caused to their genome.

2 Apr 2021

Discovering a new genetic mutation in Schizophrenia

A new genetic mutation has been discovered in schizophrenia, and we spoke to Dr. Todd Lencz from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research to find out more.

From Northwell Health 1 Apr 2021

Study reveals the evolution of the human gut microbiota

The gut microbiota in human beings mostly evolves into an adult-like composition five years after birth, but significant differences continue to persist.

1 Apr 2021

Targeting epigenetic mechanisms to advance pharmacological treatments for alcoholism

Abusive alcohol drinking considerably impacts human health. Alcoholism, better defined as Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD), includes a group of pathological entities related to alcohol-induced damage.

1 Apr 2021

Supercomputer simulations help uncover the mechanism for HIV replication

Viruses lurk in the grey area between the living and the nonliving, according to scientists. Like living things, they replicate but they don't do it on their own. The HIV-1 virus, like all viruses, needs to hijack a host cell through infection in order to make copies of itself.

1 Apr 2021

B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 spreading quickly in the United States

The faster-spreading B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 first detected in the United Kingdom, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, is quickly on its way to becoming the dominant variant of the virus in the United States, according to a study from scientists at Scripps Research and the COVID-19 test maker Helix.

31 Mar 2021

Researchers pinpoint sponges as our most distant animal relative in the tree of life

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin believe they have pinpointed our most distant animal relative in the tree of life and, in doing so, have resolved an ongoing debate.

31 Mar 2021

Neurod4 gene found to be the key factor in nerve regeneration after spinal cord injury

Nagoya University researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in regenerating neurons of African clawed frog tadpoles, which has an unusually high capacity for nerve regeneration.

31 Mar 2021

Plants use signaling molecule to regulate their water balance

During drought conditions, plants utilize a signaling molecule known from animals to reduce their water loss.

31 Mar 2021

Six novel CRISPR-Cas12a variants expand genome engineering in plants

Yiping Qi continues to create new genome editing and engineering in plants, with the ultimate objective of enhancing the efficiency of food production.

31 Mar 2021

Developing a new CRISPR technique

Researchers from Vanderbilt University spoke to AZoLifeSciences about a new CRISPR technique that could help us to further understand the mechanisms behind cancer.

From Vanderbilt University 31 Mar 2021

Study reveals molecular mechanisms involved in eliminating unwanted cells in the body

Researchers have uncovered molecular mechanisms involved in removing unwanted cells in the body.

29 Mar 2021

Strong cell-cell junctions preserve the quiescent properties of stem cells

The skin is known to be the largest organ in the human body, and its outermost layer, called the epidermis, is renewed every three weeks.

29 Mar 2021

Study shows how WAVE2 protein maintains the immune system balance

Sinai Health researchers have reported that they have uncovered a new mechanism that regulates harmful overreactions in the body’s immune system.

26 Mar 2021

Specific protein helps insect-eating plants trap their prey

A Venus flytrap will shut immediately just at the brush of an insect’s wing.

26 Mar 2021

Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

High expression of cell death genes linked to increased risk of dying early from lung cancer

Novel, non-invasive biomarker test could help measure, track performance of senolytics

Customized tumor cell vaccine produces active immune response in melanoma, neuroblastoma models

New mechanism of transcriptional regulators influences tumor development

New research aims to take the study of the human genome to the next level

Study sheds new light on age-related neurodegenerative disorders

Discovering a new genetic mutation in Schizophrenia

Study reveals the evolution of the human gut microbiota

Targeting epigenetic mechanisms to advance pharmacological treatments for alcoholism

Supercomputer simulations help uncover the mechanism for HIV replication

B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 spreading quickly in the United States

Researchers pinpoint sponges as our most distant animal relative in the tree of life

Neurod4 gene found to be the key factor in nerve regeneration after spinal cord injury

Plants use signaling molecule to regulate their water balance

Six novel CRISPR-Cas12a variants expand genome engineering in plants

Developing a new CRISPR technique

Study reveals molecular mechanisms involved in eliminating unwanted cells in the body

Strong cell-cell junctions preserve the quiescent properties of stem cells

Study shows how WAVE2 protein maintains the immune system balance

Specific protein helps insect-eating plants trap their prey

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