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From LED screens to genes: The effects of blue light on aging and m6A methylation in fruit flies

Researchers created Drosophila models using multi-omics profiles to elucidate the biological mechanisms and effects of everyday low-intensity blue light exposure (BLE).

7 Dec 2023

Targeting Alzheimer's with cell-specific genetics

Developing treatments for Alzheimer's disease (AD) is difficult because complex underlying mechanisms drive different types of cells that may contribute to the disorder.

5 Dec 2023

Study reveals how maternal diabetes affects birth defects at the single-cell level

The mechanisms by which maternal diabetes mellitus contributes to congenital abnormalities in the fetus.

4 Dec 2023

Study shows how aging affects communication between skin cells

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 22, entitled, "Chronological aging impacts abundance, function and microRNA content of extracellular vesicles produced by human epidermal keratinocytes."

30 Nov 2023

Decoding anxiety: Study reveals brain's role in behavioral inhibition risks

Researchers in the U.S. used non-human primate models to explore the molecular mechanisms and neural systems behind behavioral inhibition, a key risk factor for anxiety disorders. The study identified molecular systems in the posterior orbitofrontal cortex linked to variations in anxious temperament, offering potential targets for treating anxiety disorders.

28 Nov 2023

Novel urine-based prognostic model promises to transform bladder cancer treatment

In a study published in the journal Genes & Diseases, researchers from Fudan University, have developed a novel urine-based prognostic model that promises to transform the management and treatment of bladder cancer.

21 Nov 2023

Breakthrough in HIV treatment: NMN shows promise in reducing CD4+ T cell activation

The impact of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) on Clusters of differentiation 4+ (CD4+ ) Thymus cells (T cells) viz.

21 Nov 2023

Novel tool can help with analysis of single cell data

CITE-seq (cellular indexing of transcriptomes and epitopes) is an RNA sequencing-based method that simultaneously quantifies cell surface protein and transcriptomic data within a single cell readout.

17 Nov 2023

Senolytics show promise in combating brain aging and COVID-19 neuropathology

Study reveals that senolytics can reduce aging in human brain organoids and mitigate COVID-19 neuropathology, suggesting their potential as a therapeutic strategy against brain aging and coronavirus-related neurological complications.

15 Nov 2023

RNA-based molecular subtypes can help predict response to chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer

RNA-based molecular subtypes modestly improved predictions for pathologic downstaging in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

15 Nov 2023

Study uses cellulose sheets to map body's extracellular vesicles, unlocking disease insights

Study demonstrates the use of cellulose nanofiber sheets for spatial analysis of extracellular vesicles, revealing their geographical heterogeneity in the human body, which could advance the understanding and treatment of diseases.

14 Nov 2023

Early life stress circumstances alter more genes in the brain than head injuries

A surprising thing happened when researchers began exploring whether early-life stress compounds the effects of a childhood head injury on health and behavior later in life: In an animal study, stress changed the activation level of many more genes in the brain than were changed by a bump to the head.

13 Nov 2023

Pioneering study finds predictive biomarker in lung adenocarcinoma

The potential of the transcriptome of tumor-adjacent normal lung tissue in predicting the prognosis of lung cancer.

13 Nov 2023

Crown Bioscience launches large-scale organoid panel screening platform for accelerated preclinical oncology drug discovery

Crown Bioscience, a global contract research organization (CRO) and JSR Life Sciences company, today announced the launch of its ground-breaking service offering, OrganoidXploreTM.

13 Nov 2023

UCI researchers discover gene critical for muscle repair

University of California, Irvine researchers have identified a gene expressed during regeneration that is critical for muscle repair.

12 Nov 2023

Study shows rhesus macaques as an ideal animal model for studying pelvic organ prolapse

This study is led by Prof. Lan Zhu (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital), Prof. Tao Tan (State Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research, Kunming University of Science and Technology), and Prof. Weizhi Ji (State Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research, Kunming University of Science and Technology).

10 Nov 2023

Research redefines rheumatoid arthritis: Over 314,000 cells analyzed for precise treatment strategies

A new paper recently published in Nature, reported the examination of synovial tissue from the joints of nearly 80 people with RA, in combination with RNA sequencing and surface protein analyses.

10 Nov 2023

Tumor-immune interactions predict treatment responses in multiple myeloma

A multicenter study led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine shows how interactions between tumor cells and immune components of the microenvironment can impact treatment responses and outcomes in patients newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who undergo combination treatments that include targeted immunotherapy.

9 Nov 2023

Study sheds new light on the variety of cellular causes of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation that leads to pain, joint damage, and disability, which affects approximately 18 million people worldwide.

8 Nov 2023

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

Concurrent sequencing of DNA and RNA to detect the predisposition to hereditary cancer.

8 Nov 2023

RNA Sequencing News and Research

From LED screens to genes: The effects of blue light on aging and m6A methylation in fruit flies

Targeting Alzheimer's with cell-specific genetics

Study reveals how maternal diabetes affects birth defects at the single-cell level

Study shows how aging affects communication between skin cells

Decoding anxiety: Study reveals brain's role in behavioral inhibition risks

Novel urine-based prognostic model promises to transform bladder cancer treatment

Breakthrough in HIV treatment: NMN shows promise in reducing CD4+ T cell activation

Novel tool can help with analysis of single cell data

Senolytics show promise in combating brain aging and COVID-19 neuropathology

RNA-based molecular subtypes can help predict response to chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Study uses cellulose sheets to map body's extracellular vesicles, unlocking disease insights

Early life stress circumstances alter more genes in the brain than head injuries

Pioneering study finds predictive biomarker in lung adenocarcinoma

Crown Bioscience launches large-scale organoid panel screening platform for accelerated preclinical oncology drug discovery

UCI researchers discover gene critical for muscle repair

Study shows rhesus macaques as an ideal animal model for studying pelvic organ prolapse

Research redefines rheumatoid arthritis: Over 314,000 cells analyzed for precise treatment strategies

Tumor-immune interactions predict treatment responses in multiple myeloma

Study sheds new light on the variety of cellular causes of rheumatoid arthritis

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

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