Genetics and Genomics News and Research

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Study sheds light on new element of plant immune defense response to biotic stress

Plants are at the mercy of many stresses, both abiotic, such as drought and heat, and biotic, such as pathogens.

28 Aug 2020

UQ researchers identify genetic link between cattle temperament and autism in humans

A strong association between the genes influencing cattle temperament and autism in humans has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers.

28 Aug 2020

First lethal mouse model established for COVID-19 infection

Army scientists have developed the first lethal mouse model of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, using mice that were genetically engineered to express the human ACE2 gene--a key mechanism by which the virus enters human cells.

28 Aug 2020

Human gut microbiota may play a significant role in maintaining health

Bacteria and other microorganisms in the digestive tract are linked with dozens of health conditions including high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and body mass index (BMI) according to research presented today at ESC Congress 2020.

28 Aug 2020

Researchers identify new pathway that targets common vulnerability in different pandemic viruses

Researchers working in human cells have identified a new pathway that targets a common vulnerability in several different pandemic viruses.

28 Aug 2020

Study shows how individualization with pharmacogenomics could impact COVID-19 treatments

Over the past few months, a number of drugs have been under investigation to treat COVID-19 without well-established safety or data to support these claims.

28 Aug 2020

DNA repair enzymes offer potential drug targets for personalized cancer therapies

Chemical lesions in the genetic material DNA can have catastrophic consequences for cells, and even for the organism concerned.

28 Aug 2020

Largely ignored 'housekeeping' gene plays unexpected role in neurological diseases

Within cells, molecules known as transfer RNAs, or "tRNAs," play an important but unglamorous workhorse role in keeping the genetic translation process moving along from codes of DNA to functional proteins.

27 Aug 2020

Novel computational approach helps find genetic causes of severe childhood brain disorders

A team of researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia affiliated with the CHOP Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative (ENGIN) have combined clinical information with large-scale genomic data to successfully link characteristic presentations of childhood epilepsies with specific genetic variants.

27 Aug 2020

AF4-MALS: A powerful tool to separate viruses and aggregates

Postnova Analytics has published an applications report that presents data from a collaboration with the Analytical Development group at Biogen Inc. on separation of a virus mixture using Asymmetrical Flow Field-Flow Fractionation and measurement of their radius of gyration.

From Postnova Analytics 27 Aug 2020

Macrophage programming allows the body to fight infections and promotes tissue repair

Macrophages are white blood cells that, depending on the signals they get from the immune system, become specialized in either increasing or decreasing inflammation.

26 Aug 2020

Scientists document communication pathways in SARS-CoV-2 infected human cells

In the transmission of signals within the cell which, for example, stimulate cell growth or trigger metabolic processes, phosphate groups play an important biochemical role.

26 Aug 2020

Scientists identify key genes that influence cancer treatment success

Radiotherapy is a cornerstone of today's cancer treatment. About half of all people suffering from cancer with a so-called radiotherapy.

26 Aug 2020

New genotyping chip could boost coral conservation efforts

Coral conservation efforts could get a boost from a newly developed genotyping "chip"--the first of its kind for corals.

26 Aug 2020

Study looks into safety and early outcomes of gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy

In May 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a gene replacement therapy for the inherited, progressive neuromuscular disease 5q-linked spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

26 Aug 2020

Study reveals key biomolecule that can heal damaged heart tissues

When a person suffers a heart attack, parts of the heart can become stiff and scarred, leading to disability and possible progression toward heart failure.

26 Aug 2020

Each person's gut has a unique viral 'fingerprint'

Each person's gut virus composition is as unique as a fingerprint, according to the first study to assemble a comprehensive database of viral populations in the human digestive system.

25 Aug 2020

Lasting nature of IBD linked to long-lived immune cell that causes persistent inflammation

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of intestinal disorders affecting an estimated six to eight million people worldwide.

25 Aug 2020

Study examines the effects of crossbreeding on fertility and milk production in cows

Since 1960, Holstein dairy cows have exhibited a substantial decline in fertility, with serious economic consequences for farmers.

25 Aug 2020

Rare disorder of fat metabolism can cause chronic hyperreaction of the immune system

A congenital disorder of the fat metabolism can apparently cause chronic hyperreaction of the immune system. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from the University of Bonn in a recent study.

25 Aug 2020

Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Study sheds light on new element of plant immune defense response to biotic stress

UQ researchers identify genetic link between cattle temperament and autism in humans

First lethal mouse model established for COVID-19 infection

Human gut microbiota may play a significant role in maintaining health

Researchers identify new pathway that targets common vulnerability in different pandemic viruses

Study shows how individualization with pharmacogenomics could impact COVID-19 treatments

DNA repair enzymes offer potential drug targets for personalized cancer therapies

Largely ignored 'housekeeping' gene plays unexpected role in neurological diseases

Novel computational approach helps find genetic causes of severe childhood brain disorders

AF4-MALS: A powerful tool to separate viruses and aggregates

Macrophage programming allows the body to fight infections and promotes tissue repair

Scientists document communication pathways in SARS-CoV-2 infected human cells

Scientists identify key genes that influence cancer treatment success

New genotyping chip could boost coral conservation efforts

Study looks into safety and early outcomes of gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy

Study reveals key biomolecule that can heal damaged heart tissues

Each person's gut has a unique viral 'fingerprint'

Lasting nature of IBD linked to long-lived immune cell that causes persistent inflammation

Study examines the effects of crossbreeding on fertility and milk production in cows

Rare disorder of fat metabolism can cause chronic hyperreaction of the immune system

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