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Genomics is the study of the complete genetic material, including genes and their functions, of an organism.

TGen, City of Hope to develop cell therapy manufacturing facility in Phoenix

City of Hope, a world-renowned independent cancer research and treatment center, and its affiliate, Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), have announced a letter of intent to develop a state-of-the-art cell therapy manufacturing facility in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, a move that would improve the speed at which stem cell research and cancer treatment is delivered.

2 Nov 2018

UA professor wins NIH grant to advance research in preventing heart failure

A University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix researcher has received a $393,493 grant from the National Institutes of Health to further her research in reducing the risk of heart failure in patients with high blood pressure.

1 Nov 2018

MCG selected as designated laboratory for NCI-MATCH trial

The Georgia Esoteric and Molecular Laboratory at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has been selected as a designated laboratory for the National Cancer Institute's Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice, or MATCH trial, which is assessing the effectiveness of targeting cancer-causing gene changes rather than cancer type.

1 Nov 2018

Observing functional changes of cells in blood vessels may help detect early signs of atherosclerosis

A study in mice has shown that it may be possible to detect the early signs of atherosclerosis, which leads to blocked arteries, by looking at how cells in our blood vessels change their function.

1 Nov 2018

Researchers uncover confusion and gaps in study participants’ understanding of genetic privacy

Confusion and ambiguity in how U.S. patients and researchers perceive genetic privacy is uncovered by a study published October 31, 2018 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Ellen W. Clayton from Vanderbilt University, USA, and colleagues.

1 Nov 2018

Cytokine levels could predict autoimmune reactions to cancer immunotherapy

The development of immunotherapy, which mobilizes the body's own immune system to destroy cancer cells, is one of the greatest advances in cancer treatment, but immunotherapy can cause harm to healthy tissue in some patients.

31 Oct 2018

Brain may have more influence on lifespan and sexual maturity of humans than their body

New Vanderbilt research finds how long humans and other live--and when they reach sexual maturity-- may have more to do with their brain than their body. More specifically, it is not animals with larger bodies or slower metabolic rates that live longer; it is animals with more neurons in the cerebral cortex, whatever the size of the body.

31 Oct 2018

Study: Single protein regulates network of genes essential for sperm development

A single protein regulates a battery of key genes inside developing sperm, according to a new study out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

31 Oct 2018

Top researchers call for unified standards in 3D genome and epigenetic data

Studying the three-dimensional structure of DNA and its dynamics is revealing a lot of information about gene expression, expanding our knowledge of how cells, tissues and organs actually work in health and disease.

30 Oct 2018

DIACARTA introduces new QClamp assays for detection of cancer gene mutations

DIACARTA Inc., a precision molecular diagnostics company headquartered in Richmond, California, today announced that it is launching a new suite of CE-IVD marked highly sensitive hydrolysis probe based QClamp assays for detection of common cancer mutations in genes, such as KRAS, NRAS, BRAF, EGFR, PIK3CA and JAK2, using tissue biopsyand liquid biopsy samples.

29 Oct 2018

Barcelona researchers win one of the most prestigious EU grants to study CLL

The European Research Council today announced the results of the 2018 Synergy Grants call for proposals. The aim of Synergy Grants is to address ambitious research questions that can only be answered by the coordinated work of a small group of two to four principal investigators and their teams, bringing together their complementary skills, knowledge and resources.

26 Oct 2018

New $3.3 million grant will fund human cell atlas of type 1 diabetes

The mechanism leading to development of type 1 diabetes remains a mystery, hampering the ability to find new ways to prevent, treat or even cure this condition.

25 Oct 2018

'Cancer Gene Census' could help find drug targets and design treatments

Researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute have created the first comprehensive summary of all genes known to be involved in human cancer, the "Cancer Gene Census". Describing all genes strongly implicated in causing cancer, the Census also describes how they function across all forms of this disease.

25 Oct 2018

Hamilton Storage release 6-channel head large format tubes

Hamilton Storage announces the availability of a 6-Channel head that automates capping and decapping to reduce hands-on time and hassle.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 24 Oct 2018

New symposium explores how technology can transform pediatric care

Innovations in technology offer convenience to patients, allow physicians to monitor patients from afar and offer promise in genetics-based diagnoses, according to leading experts scheduled to speak at the 2018 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

24 Oct 2018

Innovative computer software sheds new light on genetic processes underlying deadly diseases

Innovative computer software developed by University of Leicester scientists is shedding new light on the genetic makeup of deadly pathogens responsible for meningitis and gastroenteritis.

23 Oct 2018

New type of molecule shows early promise against treatment-resistant prostate cancer

A new type of molecule blocks the action of genes that drive the growth of therapy-resistant prostate cancer, a new study finds.

23 Oct 2018

Map of human liver cells reveals molecular make-up of individual cells

A map of the cells in the human liver has been created by University Health Network Transplant Program and University of Toronto researchers, revealing for the first time differences between individual cells at the molecular level which can have a profound impact on their behaviour in tissue, tumours and disease.

From 10x Genomics, Inc. 23 Oct 2018

Study: Targeting specific genomic mutation in breast cancer improves survival

Targeting a common mutation in patients with hormone receptor positive (HR+) HER2 negative (HER2-) advanced breast cancer with the alpha-specific phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor alpelisib significantly improves progression-free survival, according to late-breaking results reported at ESMO 2018.

22 Oct 2018

IDT to demonstrate CRISPR expertise at European-focused events

As an advocate for the genomics age, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), will showcase its renowned CRISPR expertise at a series of European-focused events.

From Integrated DNA Technologies 22 Oct 2018