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Bioinformatics is the application of information techniques for the storage, retrieval, and analysis of large quantities of biological data.

Study reveals unexpected mechanism that induces thirst after alcohol or sugar exposure

Why does drinking alcohol or consuming sugar make us thirsty? An international study of mice in Texas and humans in Europe reveals an unexpected anti-dehydration mechanism.

12 Apr 2018

Novel tool successfully predicts outcomes for lung cancer

Researchers have used open source data to develop a personalized risk assessment tool that can predict survival rate and treatment outcomes among patients with early-stage lung cancer.

11 Apr 2018

Research identifies link between rare gene variants and survival after blood and marrow transplant

Blood and marrow transplant, or BMT, is a lifesaving and effective treatment for many patients, but the procedure can cause serious and life-threatening complications.

10 Apr 2018

Scientists develop indices that provide information about prognosis of cancers

Researchers from the School of Medicine in Ribeirão Preto, at the University of São Paulo, in collaboration with international groups, have developed indices that provide information about the prognosis of cancers, aid in the choice of the most appropriate therapy to be used and identify potential targets for the development of new drugs.

6 Apr 2018

Research provides new insights about gender differences in airway disease risk

Human airways already demonstrate gender-based differences in DNA methylation signatures at birth, providing an early hint of which infants may be predisposed to develop respiratory disorders like asthma later in life, a research team reports in a paper published online April 3, 2018, in Scientific Reports.

6 Apr 2018

Insilico to present recent advances in AI for aging biomarkers and age management research

Insilico Medicine, a Baltimore-based next-generation artificial intelligence company specializing in the application of deep learning for drug discovery, biomarker development and aging research, is pleased to announce the presentation of its Director of Drug Discovery, Dr. Ivan Ozerov, at the 24th Clinical Applications for Age Management Medicine Conference, April 27, 2018, organized by Age Management Medicine Group.

6 Apr 2018

New comprehensive analysis of breast and gynecological cancers

A large amount of information has been gathered by researchers from University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center who were studying the molecular features of tumors and their subtypes. They were working on breast and four types of gynaecological cancers.

6 Apr 2018

Study provides systematic view of gene enhancer activity in diverse tumors

At the heart of any cancer diagnosis or treatment are cells. If one thinks of the cell components controlling gene activation as a Russian nesting-doll of gene regulatory layers, within those increasingly smaller tiers are short pieces of non-coding DNA called enhancers.

5 Apr 2018

Researchers identify 200 mutations in non-coding DNA that play role in cancer

Most of the human genome - 98 percent - is made up of DNA but doesn't actually encode genes, the recipes cells use to build proteins.

2 Apr 2018

UTSW study reveals mechanisms underlying development of Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma

A delicate balance during brain development could have profound implications for understanding and treating medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor affecting children.

29 Mar 2018

Largest-ever study uncovers new genetic contributors to stroke

An international research group, including scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, studying 520,000 people from around the world has identified 22 new genetic risk factors for stroke, tripling the number of gene regions known to affect stroke risk.

28 Mar 2018

USC researchers launch global project that aims to curb worldwide rise of diabetes

USC researchers have launched a massive scientific effort to construct a detailed, virtual 3-D model of the pancreatic beta cell and its components -- a global project that aims to one day curb the worldwide rise of diabetes.

26 Mar 2018

New computational method helps to identify tumor cell mutations with greater accuracy

A new computational method developed by researchers at the New York Genome Center allows scientists to identify rare gene mutations in cancer cells with greater accuracy and sensitivity than currently available approaches.

22 Mar 2018

Researchers find investigational compound to treat triple negative breast cancer after brain metastasis

Researchers at Houston Methodist used computer modeling to find an existing investigational drug compound for leukemia patients to treat triple negative breast cancer once it spreads to the brain.

22 Mar 2018

Researchers propose alternative treatment to target lymphoma signaling at its root

Non-Hodgkin lymphomas are cancers that affect white blood cells of the immune system called B-lymphocytes or B cells. Like cells in all cancers, the B cells begin to grow out of control, creating tumors in the lymph nodes, spleen or other tissues. In 2010 alone, it was estimated that non-Hodgkin lymphomas caused 210,000 deaths worldwide.

22 Mar 2018

Researchers identify new treatment targets for lung diseases using big data

Every year, approximately 12 million adults in the U.S. are diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and 120,000 die from it. For people with COPD, Haemophilus influenzae, a bacterium, can be particularly dangerous.

20 Mar 2018

Genomics England announces appointment of global genomics pioneer as first CEO

Genomics England announces the appointment of its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) today. Global genomics pioneer Professor John Mattick will join Genomics England in June. He will lead the organization as work done in the 100,000 Genomes Project provides the foundation for the systems NHS England is mobilizing in its ground breaking Genomic Medicine Service.

From Genomics England 20 Mar 2018

Genomics England announces new partnership to improve efficiency of next-generation sequencing analysis

Today (8 January 2018) at the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Edico Genome and Genomics England announced a new partnership to strengthen the accuracy and consistency of next-generation sequencing data analysis in Genomics England’s Rare Disease Pilot.

From Genomics England 20 Mar 2018

Blockade of a protein increases surveillance activity of blood-patrolling monocytes, study shows

Researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), led by Dr. Alicia G. Arroyo, have identified a function of a protease that could be targeted for the treatment of some infections and even tumor metastasis.

2 Mar 2018

Impairment of interneuron migration could lead to cortical malformation

A team from the University of Liège has discovered a new crosstalk between the migrating inhibitory interneurons and the stem cells that generate the excitatory neurons.

24 Feb 2018

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Study reveals unexpected mechanism that induces thirst after alcohol or sugar exposure

Novel tool successfully predicts outcomes for lung cancer

Research identifies link between rare gene variants and survival after blood and marrow transplant

Scientists develop indices that provide information about prognosis of cancers

Research provides new insights about gender differences in airway disease risk

Insilico to present recent advances in AI for aging biomarkers and age management research

New comprehensive analysis of breast and gynecological cancers

Study provides systematic view of gene enhancer activity in diverse tumors

Researchers identify 200 mutations in non-coding DNA that play role in cancer

UTSW study reveals mechanisms underlying development of Sonic Hedgehog medulloblastoma

Largest-ever study uncovers new genetic contributors to stroke

USC researchers launch global project that aims to curb worldwide rise of diabetes

New computational method helps to identify tumor cell mutations with greater accuracy

Researchers find investigational compound to treat triple negative breast cancer after brain metastasis

Researchers propose alternative treatment to target lymphoma signaling at its root

Researchers identify new treatment targets for lung diseases using big data

Genomics England announces appointment of global genomics pioneer as first CEO

Genomics England announces new partnership to improve efficiency of next-generation sequencing analysis

Blockade of a protein increases surveillance activity of blood-patrolling monocytes, study shows

Impairment of interneuron migration could lead to cortical malformation

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