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MU researcher receives $3 million grant to use gene editing for investigating the building blocks of disease

In a new study funded by a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), University of Missouri researcher Kiho Lee, an associate professor in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, will use gene editing to investigate the building blocks of disease.

27 Jul 2023

Study provides valuable insights into the UV susceptibility of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variants

The global outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its new variants has created a need for effective disinfection technologies to protect against harmful pathogens.

27 Jul 2023

Study highlights need for integration of policy, behavior change, and risk communication in pandemic response

Researchers measured the association between reproduction number, a weekly measure of real-time severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

27 Jul 2023

How MGI boosts agrigenomics and food sustainability with sequencing technology: an Australian case study

In the wake of the recent UN Food Systems +2 Stocktaking Moment in Rome, the spotlight on global food security has never been more critical. Addressing the challenges of a burgeoning population and changing climate requires innovative solutions, and one area showing remarkable promise is agrigenomics.

From MGI 27 Jul 2023

How do De novo sequencing, QTL mapping, WGS, and lcWGS empower breakthroughs in agrigenomics

Sequencing technology is playing an increasingly important role in agriculture, including crops, livestock and poultry, aquatic organisms, and more.

From MGI 27 Jul 2023

Study identifies specific genetic variants that affect the skeletal form and ties a major evolutionary facet of human anatomical change to pathogenesis

Researchers evaluate imaging information and characterize skeletal proportions to assess the genetic root of these traits and their connections to each other.

26 Jul 2023

Can epigenetic changes explain the strong link between age and cancer?

Researchers reported the link between aging, cancer, and epigenomic changes.

26 Jul 2023

New targets for psoriasis treatment? Study reveals 165 associated genes

Researchers conducted a transcriptome-wide association study.

25 Jul 2023

Generating functional parathyroid glands from mouse embryonic stem cells

Regenerative medicine has opened up exciting possibilities in the world of medicine. Now, researchers in Japan are searching for ways to recreate and rebuild body tissues and organs, which may be an alternative cure for diseases.

24 Jul 2023

Probiotic may help prevent cognitive decline during aging

Findings from a new study suggest that taking a probiotic could help prevent the decline in memory and thinking that can accompany aging.

24 Jul 2023

Arming phages with heterologous effectors paves the way for successful UTI treatment

Study demonstrated how phage can be engineered to produce bacteriocins and cell wall hydrolases as antimicrobial effector genes.

24 Jul 2023

Salk researchers uncover molecular mechanisms of HIV drug resistance

Salk Institute researchers, in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health, have discovered the molecular mechanisms by which the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) becomes resistant to Dolutegravir, one of the most effective, clinically used antiviral drugs for treating HIV.

21 Jul 2023

New sensor may be deployed to screen patients for hard-to-diagnose cancers

Drawing inspiration from natural sensory systems, an MIT-led team has designed a novel sensor that could detect the same molecules that naturally occurring cell receptors can identify.

21 Jul 2023

Researchers discover how ribosomes regulate protein production

The human body consists of numerous trillions of cells, and 60 percent of the energy used within a cell is dedicated to a specific molecular machine.

21 Jul 2023

American Heart Association invests in the future of heart and brain health research

More than 100 scientists from across the U.S. are receiving special grants to support their research work in finding innovative solutions to fight heart disease and stroke.

21 Jul 2023

Trypsin and anaerobic bacteria boost SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant infectivity: oral hygiene key to prevention

Researchers investigated whether trypsin, a protease, increased SARS-CoV-2 infectivity.

21 Jul 2023

AI-powered study pinpoints genes that shape bones

Using artificial intelligence to analyze tens of thousands of X-ray images and genetic sequences, researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and New York Genome Center have been able to pinpoint the genes that shape our skeletons, from the width of our shoulders to the length of our legs.

20 Jul 2023

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MU researcher receives $3 million grant to use gene editing for investigating the building blocks of disease

Study provides valuable insights into the UV susceptibility of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variants

Study highlights need for integration of policy, behavior change, and risk communication in pandemic response

How MGI boosts agrigenomics and food sustainability with sequencing technology: an Australian case study

How do De novo sequencing, QTL mapping, WGS, and lcWGS empower breakthroughs in agrigenomics

Study identifies specific genetic variants that affect the skeletal form and ties a major evolutionary facet of human anatomical change to pathogenesis

Can epigenetic changes explain the strong link between age and cancer?

New targets for psoriasis treatment? Study reveals 165 associated genes

Generating functional parathyroid glands from mouse embryonic stem cells

Probiotic may help prevent cognitive decline during aging

Arming phages with heterologous effectors paves the way for successful UTI treatment

Salk researchers uncover molecular mechanisms of HIV drug resistance

New sensor may be deployed to screen patients for hard-to-diagnose cancers

Researchers discover how ribosomes regulate protein production

American Heart Association invests in the future of heart and brain health research

Trypsin and anaerobic bacteria boost SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant infectivity: oral hygiene key to prevention

AI-powered study pinpoints genes that shape bones

Research illuminates the genetic basis of human skeletal proportions

Understanding persistent COVID-19 symptoms: study explores early indicators of long COVID

UC Davis MIND Institute receives 24th consecutive year of NIH funding for FXTAS research

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

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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