Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

New Insight Into the Evolutionary Origins of Phylogenetic Interplay Between Sponges and Microbiome

Over the years, substantial evidence has consistently demonstrated the profound influence of the microbiome, encompassing all microorganisms residing within a living organism, on various vital processes and interactions with their hosts.

5 Jul 2023

Gut Microbes Could Be Harnessed to Block Mercury Absorption

New research by a team at Pennsylvania State University suggests that microbes in the human gut could be harnessed to block absorption of toxic metals like mercury and help the body absorb useful nutritional ones, like iron.

5 Jul 2023

Host Genetics Affects Composition of Switchgrass Root Microbiome

Plants provide a home for a wide diversity of microbes, especially in their roots. In turn, these communities can provide important benefits for the host.

5 Jul 2023

Understanding How Malaria Parasite Modulates Apicoplast Gene Expression

A recent study supported by Tokyo Tech’s World Research Hub Initiative discovered that gene expression within the apicoplast, an organelle in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, is controlled by melatonin (the circadian signaling hormone) in host blood and intrinsic parasite cues via a factor called ApSigma.

5 Jul 2023

Deep Learning Model Accurately Predicts RNA-Targeting CRISPR Activity

According to new research published in Nature Biotechnology, artificial intelligence can predict on- and off-target behavior of CRISPR tools that target RNA rather than DNA.

5 Jul 2023

Genetically Modified iPS Cell Applications for Fabry Disease

iPS cells have had a significant impact on biology and medicine, and they are expected to increase regenerative medicine. Clinical trials with various cell types derived from iPS cells have been performed since 2014 when a sheet of retinal pigment epithelial cells obtained from iPS cells was transplanted into patients with age-related macular degeneration.

4 Jul 2023

Camena Bioscience Closes $10m Series A Financing as Demand for DNA Synthesis Technology Increases

Camena Bioscience, a synthetic biology company providing genes to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, today announced it has closed a $10m Series A financing round, led by Mercia.

4 Jul 2023

Trim24 Limits the Ability of p53 to Function as a Tumor Suppressor

The tumor suppressor protein p53 has been nicknamed the “guardian of the genome” because it safeguards the DNA from long-term damage or stress by controlling the expression of numerous genes involved in DNA repair, cell division, and cell death.

3 Jul 2023

New AI Tool Tracks Complex Fruit Fly Behavior

What is the easiest way to know if a fruit fly is hungry? Ask a computer.

3 Jul 2023

Tiny Sea Creature Offers Insights into Healing and Aging

National Institutes of Health researchers and their collaborators revealed fresh insights into healing and aging by studying how a small marine creature regenerates a completely new body from only its mouth.

3 Jul 2023

Ancient Virus-Like Transposons Found to Mediate Horizontal Gene Transfer in Worms

Scientists have known for decades that genes can be transferred from one species to another, both in animals and plants.

30 Jun 2023

Study Shows Positive Attitude Towards Gene Editing

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gene editing have been the subject of intense discussion in recent years.

29 Jun 2023

Identifying the Genetic Variant That Increases Disease Severity in MS

Research of over 22,000 patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) has for the first time discovered a genetic variant linked with speedier progression of the disease, a buildup of disability that can deprive patients of their mobility and independence over time.

29 Jun 2023

The First Programmable RNA-Guided System in Eukaryotes Uncovered

Feng Zhang of the Broad Institute at MIT and Harvard and the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT headed a team of researchers who discovered the first programmable RNA-guided mechanism in eukaryotes, which include fungi, plants, and animals.

29 Jun 2023

Mechanisms of MCL-1 Inhibitor-Induced MCL-1 Protein Upregulation and Induction of Apoptosis

A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on June 21, 2023, entitled, "Decoding the mechanism behind MCL-1 inhibitors: A pathway to understanding MCL-1 protein stability."

29 Jun 2023

Analyzing Glioma Progression and Implicating CPNs’ Long-Range Projections

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive and lethal form of brain tumor. Despite treatment, GBM recurrence is inevitable and tends to occur outside surgical margins or in locations remote to the primary tumor, highlighting the central role played by tumor infiltration in this malicious disease.

29 Jun 2023

Understanding Mammary Biology That May Help Find Therapeutic Targets for Breast Cancer

A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer, University of California, Irvine and Baylor College of Medicine has created the world's largest and most comprehensive map of normal breast tissue, providing an unprecedented understanding of mammary biology that may help identify therapeutic targets for diseases such as breast cancer.

29 Jun 2023

Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

New Insight Into the Evolutionary Origins of Phylogenetic Interplay Between Sponges and Microbiome

Gut Microbes Could Be Harnessed to Block Mercury Absorption

Host Genetics Affects Composition of Switchgrass Root Microbiome

Understanding How Malaria Parasite Modulates Apicoplast Gene Expression

Deep Learning Model Accurately Predicts RNA-Targeting CRISPR Activity

Genetically Modified iPS Cell Applications for Fabry Disease

Camena Bioscience Closes $10m Series A Financing as Demand for DNA Synthesis Technology Increases

Trim24 Limits the Ability of p53 to Function as a Tumor Suppressor

New AI Tool Tracks Complex Fruit Fly Behavior

Tiny Sea Creature Offers Insights into Healing and Aging

Ancient Virus-Like Transposons Found to Mediate Horizontal Gene Transfer in Worms

Study Shows Positive Attitude Towards Gene Editing

Identifying the Genetic Variant That Increases Disease Severity in MS

The First Programmable RNA-Guided System in Eukaryotes Uncovered

Mechanisms of MCL-1 Inhibitor-Induced MCL-1 Protein Upregulation and Induction of Apoptosis

Analyzing Glioma Progression and Implicating CPNs’ Long-Range Projections

Understanding Mammary Biology That May Help Find Therapeutic Targets for Breast Cancer

New Breakthrough of Genetic Marker Improves Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

Analyzing the Role of Pyroptosis in Improving the Treatment of Lung Cancer

Disclosing the Key Role of Mitofusin 2 Cellular Makeup in Interconnecting Organelles Within Cells

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Driving Support for Pharmaceutical Testing Through Continuous Innovation

From Memory to Metaplasticity: Unraveling the Brain's Secrets

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Revolutionizing Mass Spectrometry: A Deep Dive into Plasmion’s SICRIT® Technology

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