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

New pangenome reference could deepen our understanding of human biology and disease

The first human genome, which has served as the reference until now, was released approximately 20 years ago.

5 Jun 2023

Experts find remnants of ancient RNA viruses embedded inside reef-building corals

An international team of marine biologists has discovered the remnants of ancient RNA viruses embedded in the DNA of symbiotic organisms living inside reef-building corals.

2 Jun 2023

Researchers create an open-source, reproducible analysis platform for pediatric brain tumors

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Childhood Cancer Data Lab, the Children's Brain Tumor Network, the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium, and more than 20 additional institutions have partnered to create a first-of-its-kind open-source, reproducible analysis platform for pediatric brain tumors.

31 May 2023

UNIGE researchers identify how the influenza A virus manages to penetrate host cells

Influenza epidemics, caused by influenza A or B viruses, result in acute respiratory infection. They kill half a million people worldwide every year.

31 May 2023

Alternative gene splicing can impact the risk for alcohol use disorder

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered alternative gene splicing, which occurs during gene expression, can impact a person's risk of alcohol use disorder (AUD).

30 May 2023

New pan-cancer T cell atlas provides a deeper understanding of complex tumor microenvironment

A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, published today in Nature Medicine, provides a deeper understanding of the vast diversity of T cell states as well as their relationships and roles within the complex tumor microenvironment, bringing a fresh perspective to understanding immunotherapy efficacy in cancer.

29 May 2023

Penn State researchers create first protein-based nano-computing agent

The first protein-based nano-computing agent that functions as a circuit has been created by Penn State researchers.

26 May 2023

Insights into the direction and extent of gut microbiome dysbiosis in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to determine the association between intestinal microbiota and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

26 May 2023

Reseachers use CT scans to track the progression of emphysema over time

Researchers at National Jewish Health evaluating computerized tomography (CT) scans of emphysema progression in the COPDGene® study showed that, during a span of 10 years, participants with pre-existing emphysema who continued smoking had the largest decline in adjusted lung density (ALD).

23 May 2023

New process for automated and highly accurate reporting of NGS-based clonality testing

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on May 12, 2023, entitled, "Development and implementation of an automated and highly accurate reporting process for NGS-based clonality testing."

16 May 2023

Researchers develop a computational approach to predict diabetic kidney disease

Researchers from Sanford Burnham Prebys and the Chinese University of Hong Kong have developed a computational approach to predict whether a person with type 2 diabetes will develop kidney disease, a frequent and dangerous complication of diabetes.

15 May 2023

Game-changers reshaping our world: From mRNA vaccines to AI-powered medicine

The paper covers recent breakthroughs in science and technology that can bring immediate and long-term changes to human life while prioritizing sustainability.

8 May 2023

Waco COVID Survey provides insights into the dynamics of COVID-19 transmission, health behaviors

Results from the Waco COVID Survey have provided needed insights into how the dynamics of COVID-19 transmission, health behaviors and COVID-19-related attitudes changed across the first two years of the pandemic in the McLennan County, Texas.

8 May 2023

NIH researchers identify new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia.

8 May 2023

First CRISPR-armed phage therapeutic can specifically target and remove E. coli in the human gut

SNIPR Biome ApS ("SNIPR"), the company pioneering CRISPR-based microbial gene therapy, announces today that Nature Biotechnology has published research findings from its preclinical work on SNIPR001, the first CRISPR-armed phage therapeutic developed to specifically target and remove E. coli, including antibiotic-resistant strains, in the human gastrointestinal tract.

8 May 2023

Wistar scientists uncover a key mechanism as to how p53 suppresses tumors

The p53 gene is one of the most important in the human genome: the only role of the p53 protein that this gene encodes is to sense when a tumor is forming and to kill it.

5 May 2023

Genome-based surveillance offers new hope in the fight against healthcare-associated infections

Researchers discuss major healthcare-associated pathogens, as well as current and future public health priorities related to these microorganisms.

2 May 2023

Opening doors for broader participation in oral microbiome studies: the stability and comparability of ethanol-free mouthwash

Researchers compared the use of ethanol-free and ethanol-containing mouthwash for oral microbiome studies.

1 May 2023

Insights into potential targets for improving diagnosis and treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a non-ischemic heart disease that poses a substantial global health burden, but its underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood.

28 Apr 2023

Researchers develop novel bio-inspired molecules to enhance bone regeneration

People's ability to regenerate bones declines with age and is further decreased by diseases such as osteoporosis.

28 Apr 2023

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New pangenome reference could deepen our understanding of human biology and disease

Experts find remnants of ancient RNA viruses embedded inside reef-building corals

Researchers create an open-source, reproducible analysis platform for pediatric brain tumors

UNIGE researchers identify how the influenza A virus manages to penetrate host cells

Alternative gene splicing can impact the risk for alcohol use disorder

New pan-cancer T cell atlas provides a deeper understanding of complex tumor microenvironment

Penn State researchers create first protein-based nano-computing agent

Insights into the direction and extent of gut microbiome dysbiosis in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment

Reseachers use CT scans to track the progression of emphysema over time

New process for automated and highly accurate reporting of NGS-based clonality testing

Researchers develop a computational approach to predict diabetic kidney disease

Game-changers reshaping our world: From mRNA vaccines to AI-powered medicine

Waco COVID Survey provides insights into the dynamics of COVID-19 transmission, health behaviors

NIH researchers identify new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia

First CRISPR-armed phage therapeutic can specifically target and remove E. coli in the human gut

Wistar scientists uncover a key mechanism as to how p53 suppresses tumors

Genome-based surveillance offers new hope in the fight against healthcare-associated infections

Opening doors for broader participation in oral microbiome studies: the stability and comparability of ethanol-free mouthwash

Insights into potential targets for improving diagnosis and treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy

Researchers develop novel bio-inspired molecules to enhance bone regeneration

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