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Novel study aims to develop personalized treatment for triple-negative breast cancer

Indiana University School of Medicine researcher Bryan P. Schneider, MD, is leading a novel nationwide study to better understand how to treat patients with triple-negative breast cancer based on their own unique genetic data.

8 Nov 2021

Study points to a new, effective treatment option for patients with mesothelioma

Combining the immunotherapy agent durvalumab with the chemotherapy agents pemetrexed and cisplatin or carboplatin may provide a new treatment option for patients who have inoperable pleural mesothelioma, a cancer of the tissues lining the lungs, according to a phase II clinical trial led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.

8 Nov 2021

SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1 deletions affect protein stability and translation inhibition

A new study discusses the purification of various Nsp1 proteins isolated from several mutated variants of SARS-CoV-2.

8 Nov 2021

Identification of a candidate effector gene at COVID-19 risk locus

A new study focuses on developing a comprehensive platform to decode the effects of sequence variation identified by GWAS.

8 Nov 2021

Study shows how whole genome sequencing could benefit children with cancer

Unravelling the entire genetic code for each child who has been diagnosed with cancer can give a more accurate diagnosis or reveal new treatment options, according to research presented at the NCRI Festival. These are the results of a pilot study of the process known as whole genome sequencing.

8 Nov 2021

Washington University School of Medicine receives $17 million to address disparities in cancers

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has received a $17 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to address disparities in cancer research, treatment and outcomes in underrepresented populations.

6 Nov 2021

“Catching SARS-CoV-2 in the act” – viral infection of nasal mucosa spares nerve cells

A new study discusses the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into the respiratory and olfactory mucosa of the nasal cavity.

4 Nov 2021

Genomic characterization of SARS-CoV-2 gamma variant in Brazil

In this study, researchers describe the full-length SARS-CoV-2 genomes of 44 clinical samples from Amazonas, Brazil.

4 Nov 2021

Novel model-based framework evaluates immune mechanism of COVID-19 vaccine response

A model framework for characterizing viral dynamics and vaccine efficacy in non-human primates is described and applied to the identification of correlates of protection in three independent vaccine studies.

4 Nov 2021

Identification of novel SARS-CoV-2 alpha variant sub-lineage in Europe

Scientists from Germany have recently identified a new sub-lineage of the alpha variant of SARS-CoV-2 in some European countries.

4 Nov 2021

Understanding the current medical landscape of prostate cancer

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Simon Chowdhury and Laetitia Guilloux about the current state of prostate cancer, it's prevalence, treatment options and its future.

From Janssen Pharmaceuticals 2 Nov 2021

Transmission of COVID-19 from pet parent to pet documented for first time in the U.S.

For the first time in the U.S., the transmission of COVID-19 from pet parent to pet is documented genetically as part of a study by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope.

1 Nov 2021

Curious case of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in a dog

In a recent study, researchers document the detection and sequencing of an AY.3 virus from a 12-year-old Collie living with a SARS-CoV-2-infected owner.

1 Nov 2021

New genetic epidemiology tool provides detailed information about viruses, coinfections

With mask wearing and social distancing on the decline and the cold and flu season upon us, researchers have developed a viral panel that enables the simultaneous testing for SARS-CoV-2 along with numerous common respiratory viruses, that tells us whether other viruses also are at play in patients hard hit by COVID.

1 Nov 2021

Genomic News and Research

Novel study aims to develop personalized treatment for triple-negative breast cancer

Study points to a new, effective treatment option for patients with mesothelioma

SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1 deletions affect protein stability and translation inhibition

Identification of a candidate effector gene at COVID-19 risk locus

Study shows how whole genome sequencing could benefit children with cancer

Washington University School of Medicine receives $17 million to address disparities in cancers

“Catching SARS-CoV-2 in the act” – viral infection of nasal mucosa spares nerve cells

Genomic characterization of SARS-CoV-2 gamma variant in Brazil

Novel model-based framework evaluates immune mechanism of COVID-19 vaccine response

Identification of novel SARS-CoV-2 alpha variant sub-lineage in Europe

Understanding the current medical landscape of prostate cancer

Transmission of COVID-19 from pet parent to pet documented for first time in the U.S.

Curious case of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in a dog

New genetic epidemiology tool provides detailed information about viruses, coinfections

Curcumin, a bioactive component of turmeric, effectively neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

Study suggests increased pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations related to increased Delta variant incidence

Real-life SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant secondary attack rate on naval ship

Clinical assay validation for SARS-CoV-2 sequencing using Swift Biosciences amplicon panel

Pathway preferential estrogens may be a safer alternative to hormone replacement therapy, study shows

Mitochondrial proteins last much longer than expected, finds study

Industry focus eBook: Genomics (4th edition) eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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