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CRISPR-based diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 detection

In a recent study posted to the Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology, researchers reviewed clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-based diagnostics for detecting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

6 Jun 2022

Study uncovers differences in genetic mutations between younger and older breast cancer patients

Women younger than 40 years of age with advanced breast cancer often suffer from more aggressive disease and worse prognoses than their older counterparts.

3 Jun 2022

Steady-state DNA motion allows cells to conduct housekeeping tasks under similar nuclear environments

Researchers in Japan have discovered that the local DNA motion inside of human cells remains steady throughout interphase, where the cell grows and replicates its DNA for cell division.

3 Jun 2022

Lack of diversity in genomic research could deprive Africans of life-changing care for chronic diseases

The lack of diversity in genomic research could mean Africans are missing out on potential life-changing care for chronic health disorders, according to a new study published in Nature Medicine.

3 Jun 2022

A system for detecting emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

An article published in the journal Nature Medicine examines the unpredictable evolution of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

2 Jun 2022

Phylogenomic characterization of the first genome sequences of the monkeypox virus outbreak variant

Researchers characterized infections caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV).

2 Jun 2022

New study uncovers the impact of genetic mutations on lifelong blood cell production

New research has uncovered how genetic mutations hijack the production of blood cells in different periods of life.

1 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 variant emergence patterns across Alaska

A new study preprint server assesses the pattern of SARS-CoV-2 variant emergence across Alaska.

1 Jun 2022

Tracking the emergence of potential drug-resistant mutations in SARS-CoV-2 proteins

Researchers hypothesized that the emergence of resistant SARS-CoV-2 variants can be anticipated by identifying possible escape mutations already present in the existing SARS-CoV-2 populations.

1 Jun 2022

Study investigates an outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 among children and adults after attending an overnight summer camp

Researchers investigated a SARS-CoV-2 outbreak among individuals who attended an overnight summer camp in Texas in June 2021.

1 Jun 2022

seqWell and Element Biosciences partner to demonstrate sequencing performance of multiplexed plexWell technology with the AVITI System

seqWell today announced a partnership with Element Biosciences Inc., developer of the Element AVITI™ System.

From Element Biosciences 1 Jun 2022

Robust and highly multiplexed assay for identification of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers compared the performance of a highly multiplexed mass spectrometry-based commercial assay to identify SARS-CoV-2 variants.

31 May 2022

Effectiveness of copper nanoparticle-based spray coating against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers demonstrate how copper NPs can potentially be incorporated into filters, PPE, facemasks, and clothing to effectively inactivate SARS-CoV-2.

31 May 2022

HIV research enables knowledge transfer for improved COVID-19 response

Global virology and immunology networks that were originally developed for HIV vaccine research were rapidly adapted to study COVID-19.

31 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2 evolutionary trends provide insights into its adaptive process to human hosts

The loss of genome heterogeneity in CoVs leads to high viral fitness variants that adapt to the human host.

31 May 2022

Researchers report the case of a non-vaccinated patient coinfected with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2

A recent study published in The Lancet Microbe described the case of a non-vaccinated female coinfected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 subvariants.

30 May 2022

Mapping the Types and Traits of Immune Cells

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to two researchers each discussing their respective studies that have contributed to the Human Cell Atlas; Dr. Chenqu Suo and Dr. Cecilia Domínguez Conde from the Wellcome Sanger Institute.

30 May 2022

Fast-breeding sea urchin species could open new avenues for genetic research

Many people may not realize that the humble sea urchin is a titan when it comes to the study of biology. Now, researchers from Japan have discovered that sea urchins could help biological studies go further than ever before.

29 May 2022

Penn biologists show evidence of a two-sided genomic arms race involving repetitive DNA

Biological arms races are commonplace in nature. Cheetahs, for example, have evolved a sleek body form that lends itself to rapid running, enabling them to feast upon similarly speedy gazelles, the fastest of which may evade predation.

27 May 2022

Understanding transposons provides a new starting point to generate more powerful gene editing tools

CRISPR has ushered in the era of genomic medicine. A line of powerful tools has been developed from the popular CRISPR-Cas9 to cure genetic diseases.

27 May 2022

Genomic News and Research

CRISPR-based diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Study uncovers differences in genetic mutations between younger and older breast cancer patients

Steady-state DNA motion allows cells to conduct housekeeping tasks under similar nuclear environments

Lack of diversity in genomic research could deprive Africans of life-changing care for chronic diseases

A system for detecting emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

Phylogenomic characterization of the first genome sequences of the monkeypox virus outbreak variant

New study uncovers the impact of genetic mutations on lifelong blood cell production

SARS-CoV-2 variant emergence patterns across Alaska

Tracking the emergence of potential drug-resistant mutations in SARS-CoV-2 proteins

Study investigates an outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 among children and adults after attending an overnight summer camp

seqWell and Element Biosciences partner to demonstrate sequencing performance of multiplexed plexWell technology with the AVITI System

Robust and highly multiplexed assay for identification of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Effectiveness of copper nanoparticle-based spray coating against SARS-CoV-2

HIV research enables knowledge transfer for improved COVID-19 response

SARS-CoV-2 evolutionary trends provide insights into its adaptive process to human hosts

Researchers report the case of a non-vaccinated patient coinfected with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2

Mapping the Types and Traits of Immune Cells

Fast-breeding sea urchin species could open new avenues for genetic research

Penn biologists show evidence of a two-sided genomic arms race involving repetitive DNA

Understanding transposons provides a new starting point to generate more powerful gene editing tools

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