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Gene-therapy administered through skin transplants could enable treatment of many diseases

A research team based at the University of Chicago has overcome challenges that have limited gene therapy and demonstrated how their novel approach with skin transplantation could enable a wide range of gene-based therapies to treat many human diseases.

3 Aug 2017

Researchers explore genetic differences, hereditary factors involved in hemiplegic cerebral palsy

Hemiplegic cerebral palsy hampers movement in one side of a person's body. In the first genetic study of its kind to exclusively focus on those with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, a group of 26 Canadian researchers has investigated the genetic differences and hereditary factors involved in this neurodevelopmental condition.

3 Aug 2017

Botulinum neurotoxin type X holds potential to open up new field of toxin therapeutics

Botulinum toxins are currently used on more than 80 medical conditions including Muscle spasms, Overactive bladder, Chronic migraine, Cervical dystonia, Sweating and Cerebral Palsy (CP).

3 Aug 2017

In-depth tumor sequencing reveals key molecular drivers of metastatic cancers

Five hundred cancer patients are getting an in-depth look at their genomes as part of a new clinical study that is revealing some of the key molecular drivers of metastatic cancers.

3 Aug 2017

IDT introduces first Cas9 enzyme variant that greatly reduces off-target effects in CRISPR genome editing

Integrated DNA Technologies today announced the launch of the first Cas9 enzyme variant that extensively reduces off-target effects in CRISPR genome editing without compromising on-target activity.

3 Aug 2017

Study shows new method for repairing disease-causing mutation in human embryos

Scientists have demonstrated an effective way of using a gene-editing tool to correct a disease-causing gene mutation in human embryos and stop it from passing to future generations.

3 Aug 2017

Researchers ferreting out patients most likely to become resistant to cancer treatment

According to the National Cancer Institute, the number of people beating a cancer diagnosis reached nearly 14.5 million in 2014 and is expected to rise to almost 19 million by 2024. Now, that's good news, but it doesn't mean that cancer researchers - in the lab or clinic - are resting on any laurels.

2 Aug 2017

Research shows great potential of embryonic gene editing to prevent inherited diseases

Scientists have, for the first time, corrected a disease-causing mutation in early stage human embryos with gene editing.

2 Aug 2017

Expert outlines pros and cons of ordering various genetic tests

The amount of information gathered via next-generation sequencing has made the diagnosis of genetic disorders quicker and more accessible to clinicians than ever before, but with expanded testing options come questions about ordering the correct type of testing.

2 Aug 2017

UNM professor receives $1.9-million NIH grant to battle against pervasive African parasite

UNM Distinguished Professor of Biology Eric S. Loker began studying the parasite that causes this disease more than three decades ago and is widely considered one of the world's foremost experts in this field. Loker was recently awarded a five-year, $1.9-million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his work in Africa.

2 Aug 2017

Natera's Panorama™ NIPT now offered by Biopticka Laborator in Czech Republic

Natera (NTRA), a leader in non-invasive genetic testing and the analysis of circulating cell-free DNA, and Biopticka Laborator, one of the largest and most well-established laboratories in the Czech Republic, today announced a Constellation™ technology transfer licensing agreement that enables Biopticka Laborator to leverage Natera’s proprietary single nucleotide polymorphism-based (SNP) technology to screen for fetal aneuploidies.

From Natera 2 Aug 2017

Amyloid precursor protein associated with AD may also be linked to intelligence in children

Rare mutations in the amyloid precursor protein (APP) have previously been shown to be strongly associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

2 Aug 2017

Expert highlights CRISPR’s applications, limitations, and ethical concerns

"Good morning, doctor, I am here for my gene editing appointment." In the future, could this be a greeting heard in physician offices around the world? With the introduction of CRISPR technology, genetic material can now be more easily and precisely edited, even creating changes that can subsequently be inherited by offspring.

1 Aug 2017

New partnership uses artificial intelligence methods to develop solutions for preventing early aging

Center for Healthy Aging at the University of Copenhagen today announced a research collaboration with a company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) to develop solutions for preventing early aging.

1 Aug 2017

HIV hides in more types of bone marrow cells than previously thought, research shows

Every day, 17 million HIV-infected people around the world swallow pills that keep the virus inside them at bay.

1 Aug 2017

Large clinical study reveals the performance of Natera's Panorama® non-invasive prenatal test

Natera, Inc. a leader in non-invasive genetic testing and the analysis of circulating cell-free DNA, today announced the publication of a large clinical experience study evaluating the performance of the company's Panorama® non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT).

From Natera 31 Jul 2017

Physiology-driven genetic changes have positive influence on brain development

SCIENTISTS in the UK and India have discovered more evidence that positive stimuli in early childhood can benefit the infant brain.

31 Jul 2017

New imaging approach reveals dynamic and structural interactions of DNA in cell's nucleus

Sixty-four years ago, James Watson and Francis Crick described the now-iconic double helix structure of DNA.

29 Jul 2017

DNA-protein structure more diverse and flexible chain than previously thought, study reveals

How can six and half feet of DNA be folded into the tiny nucleus of a cell? Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have developed a new imaging method that visualizes a very different DNA structure, featuring small folds of DNA in close proximity.

27 Jul 2017

Gene editing technology shines light on rare dyskeratosis congenita

Using the gene editing technology CRISPR, scientists have shed light on a rare, sometimes fatal syndrome that causes children to gradually lose the ability to manufacture vital blood cells.

27 Jul 2017

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Gene-therapy administered through skin transplants could enable treatment of many diseases

Researchers explore genetic differences, hereditary factors involved in hemiplegic cerebral palsy

Botulinum neurotoxin type X holds potential to open up new field of toxin therapeutics

In-depth tumor sequencing reveals key molecular drivers of metastatic cancers

IDT introduces first Cas9 enzyme variant that greatly reduces off-target effects in CRISPR genome editing

Study shows new method for repairing disease-causing mutation in human embryos

Researchers ferreting out patients most likely to become resistant to cancer treatment

Research shows great potential of embryonic gene editing to prevent inherited diseases

Expert outlines pros and cons of ordering various genetic tests

UNM professor receives $1.9-million NIH grant to battle against pervasive African parasite

Natera's Panorama™ NIPT now offered by Biopticka Laborator in Czech Republic

Amyloid precursor protein associated with AD may also be linked to intelligence in children

Expert highlights CRISPR’s applications, limitations, and ethical concerns

New partnership uses artificial intelligence methods to develop solutions for preventing early aging

HIV hides in more types of bone marrow cells than previously thought, research shows

Large clinical study reveals the performance of Natera's Panorama® non-invasive prenatal test

Physiology-driven genetic changes have positive influence on brain development

New imaging approach reveals dynamic and structural interactions of DNA in cell's nucleus

DNA-protein structure more diverse and flexible chain than previously thought, study reveals

Gene editing technology shines light on rare dyskeratosis congenita

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