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Multi-omics study offers insights into psoriasis treatment

Researchers use a multi-omics approach combining immune cell-enriched scRNA-seq, microarray analysis, and immunohistochemistry to elucidate the translational role of anti-IL-17A in suppressing the autoimmune functions of T17 cells, thereby effectively treating human psoriasis.

14 Sep 2023

New Omicron subvariant BA.2.86: A master of immune escape but not taking over yet

Researchers have isolated a new SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant, BA.2.86, revealing its ability to escape neutralizing antibodies five-fold greater than its ancestor strain. Despite its enhanced immune evasion capabilities, BA.2.86 has not shown a significant difference in spread compared to other current variants.

13 Sep 2023

UC Riverside study uncovers COVID's Achilles heel

New UC Riverside research has revealed COVID's Achilles heel - its dependence on key human proteins for its replication - which can be used to prevent the virus from making people sick.

13 Sep 2023

AfricaBP aims to foster grassroots knowledge exchange in biodiversity genomics and bioinformatics

Since its inception in 2021, the African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP), has made significant gains towards its ambitious goal of sequencing 100,000 endemic African species within the next 10 years.

13 Sep 2023

Australian researchers uncover new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

Australian researchers have uncovered new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus, revealing what makes the bacterium so dangerous when it enters the blood.

12 Sep 2023

Research sheds light on the role of lipidome in human physiology

The sequencing of the human genome promised a revolution in medicine, but scientists soon realized that a genetic blueprint alone does not show the body in action.

11 Sep 2023

How did COVID-19 pandemic restrictions impact invasive meningococcal disease trends?

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on the incidence and strain distribution of meningococcus.

11 Sep 2023

Unlocking the secret drivers of deadly pancreatic cancer: New target offers hope for treatment

Researchers identify a super-enhancer-regulated RNA-binding protein cascade that drives the growth of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a deadly form of pancreatic cancer. The discovery offers a promising new avenue for targeted therapy, potentially sidestepping severe side effects associated with other treatments.

10 Sep 2023

Vaccination amps up antibody response and cuts down COVID severity, UK study shows

UK study reveals COVID-19 vaccination effectively boosts anti-S antibody levels and reduces symptom severity post-infection, irrespective of the viral variant involved. High antibody levels are linked to quicker viral clearance, suggesting reduced transmission risk.

10 Sep 2023

Unlocking the genetic code of blood sugar reveals new diabetes risks and lung complications

The study used a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to analyze random glucose levels in nearly half a million non-diabetic subjects, uncovering 150 distinct genetic signals, including 53 new ones, linked to glycemic traits and type 2 diabetes. The research also discovered a causal effect of random glucose and type 2 diabetes on lung function, identifying lung dysfunction as a new diabetes complication.

10 Sep 2023

Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants identified in the UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published SARS-CoV-2 variant surveillance and assessment technical briefing 53. It contains the latest epidemiological and genomic analysis of the emergent BA.2.86 variant.

8 Sep 2023

Breakthrough genome-wide study uncovers new loci impacting apolipoprotein E levels and Alzheimer's risk

New genetic factors that affect the plasma apolipoprotein E levels.

8 Sep 2023

Novel test could improve detection of cervical adenocarcinoma

In findings with potentially important implications for cervical cancer screening, scientists at the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center (MECC) have developed a test for detecting a type of cervical cancer that Pap tests often miss.

7 Sep 2023

Can brown fat really keep you slim? New study digs into the science of diet-induced thermogenesis

The research paper delves into the role of brown adipose tissue and its protein, UCP1, in diet-induced thermogenesis, questioning whether it could be a key to fighting obesity. Despite some evidence suggesting that brown fat activity could influence weight, the study calls for more research to determine the causality between reduced brown adipose tissue activity and obesity.

7 Sep 2023

New test could detect brain tumors using cerebrospinal fluid

Researchers with the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and four other institutions have developed a molecular test to identify the presence of brain tumors by measuring abnormal genetic material shed by tumors and circulating in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

7 Sep 2023

Genome News and Research

Multi-omics study offers insights into psoriasis treatment

New Omicron subvariant BA.2.86: A master of immune escape but not taking over yet

UC Riverside study uncovers COVID's Achilles heel

AfricaBP aims to foster grassroots knowledge exchange in biodiversity genomics and bioinformatics

Australian researchers uncover new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

Research sheds light on the role of lipidome in human physiology

How did COVID-19 pandemic restrictions impact invasive meningococcal disease trends?

Unlocking the secret drivers of deadly pancreatic cancer: New target offers hope for treatment

Vaccination amps up antibody response and cuts down COVID severity, UK study shows

Unlocking the genetic code of blood sugar reveals new diabetes risks and lung complications

Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants identified in the UK

Breakthrough genome-wide study uncovers new loci impacting apolipoprotein E levels and Alzheimer's risk

Novel test could improve detection of cervical adenocarcinoma

Can brown fat really keep you slim? New study digs into the science of diet-induced thermogenesis

New test could detect brain tumors using cerebrospinal fluid

Chronic inflammation's influence on TP53 mutations in leukemia evolution explored in new study

Novel method using DNA nanoballs could revolutionize pathogen detection

RIT researchers use CRISPR to develop new treatment for degenerative disc disease

Oral health worsens in morbidly obese people before and after bariatric surgery

Using ChatGPT to address vaccine hesitancy: a promising tool for guiding users to scientific information?

The art of CRISPR: The power and promise of gene editing eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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