Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

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

Black-naped terns provide a glimpse into how they navigate tropical typhoons

Six black-naped terns -- a coastal seabird found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans -- have given researchers a glimpse into how they navigate tropical typhoons.

25 Aug 2020

Fault in RNA quality control system causes haywire production of toxic proteins

Osaka, Japan - Researchers at Osaka University have identified a fault in the RNA quality control system of cells that leads to the haywire production of toxic proteins in frontotemporal lobar degeneration and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (FTLD/ALS).

From Osaka University 25 Aug 2020

Lipid-based nanoparticles can help treat genetic disorders

Introducing genetic material into the body to treat diseases can work, but making sure that those materials are safely sent to the right location is complicated.

24 Aug 2020

Study shows Annexin molecule promotes resistance to anticancer drugs

Headed by Kumamoto University (Japan), a collaborative study has identified a novel mechanism for anticancer drug resistance in gastric cancer.

24 Aug 2020

Researchers identify a novel molecular mechanism of intestinal stem cells

Stem cells in the intestines maintain an excellent balance between two promising forms—developing into intestinal epithelial cells, or remaining as stem cells.

24 Aug 2020

Study shows how DUSP8 protein regulates glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity

The brain plays a major role in controlling our blood glucose levels. In type 2 diabetics this glucose metabolism brain control is often dysfunctional. Genetic components for this phenomenon have so far remained elusive.

24 Aug 2020

Researchers develop multiplex genetic diagnostic device for early detection, prevention of crop diseases

A research group composed of Professor Takayuki Shibata and his colleagues at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology has applied a microfluidic chip technology to develop a multiplex genetic diagnostic device for the early detection and prevention of crop diseases.

24 Aug 2020

Programmable DNA nanoswitches can rapidly detect emerging viruses, including SARS-CoV-2

Programmable DNA nanoswitches that bind to viral RNA in human body fluids may provide an inexpensive platform to rapidly detect a wide variety of emerging viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, according to a new study.

24 Aug 2020

Novel method to enhance biological nitrogen fixation in modern soybean cultivars

Soybean has been domesticated over 6000 years ago, and since then, it has been an innate part of Chinese agriculture for a long time.

24 Aug 2020

Study sheds new light on crucial proteins linked to genetic diseases

A new study offers a better understanding of the properties of important proteins found inside the ciliary membrane.

24 Aug 2020

Newly discovered molecule can help develop anticancer treatments

A molecule recently discovered by scientists can trigger a natural immune-boosting protein, known as STING (short for STimulator of INterferon Genes).

24 Aug 2020

Eliminating tumors with engineered ‘off-the-shelf’ therapeutic T cells

Personalized cancer treatments are no longer just options of the future. In the past few years, researchers have made significant progress in 'teaching' the body's immune T cells to recognize and kill specific cancer cells, and human clinical trials have shown that this approach can successfully eliminate tumors

21 Aug 2020

Exposure to air pollution may increase risk of cardiometabolic diseases

Air pollution is the world's leading environmental risk factor, and causes more than nine million deaths per year.

21 Aug 2020

Master regulator genes of asthma identified

Researchers identify master regulator genes of asthma, provide new path forward in the study of asthma and the development of novel therapies.

21 Aug 2020

Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

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

Black-naped terns provide a glimpse into how they navigate tropical typhoons

Fault in RNA quality control system causes haywire production of toxic proteins

Lipid-based nanoparticles can help treat genetic disorders

Study shows Annexin molecule promotes resistance to anticancer drugs

Researchers identify a novel molecular mechanism of intestinal stem cells

Study shows how DUSP8 protein regulates glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity

Researchers develop multiplex genetic diagnostic device for early detection, prevention of crop diseases

Programmable DNA nanoswitches can rapidly detect emerging viruses, including SARS-CoV-2

Novel method to enhance biological nitrogen fixation in modern soybean cultivars

Study sheds new light on crucial proteins linked to genetic diseases

Newly discovered molecule can help develop anticancer treatments

Eliminating tumors with engineered ‘off-the-shelf’ therapeutic T cells

Exposure to air pollution may increase risk of cardiometabolic diseases

Master regulator genes of asthma identified

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