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DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person’s body has the same DNA. Most DNA is located in the cell nucleus (where it is called nuclear DNA), but a small amount of DNA can also be found in the mitochondria (where it is called mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA).

Study reveals link between CHD8 gene, gut abnormalities, and autism-related behaviors

The connection between the CHD gene and autism-related gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations.

4 Oct 2023

Gene variants linked to higher risk for nodular melanoma identified

Researchers from The University of Queensland and The Alfred hospital in Melbourne have identified gene variants which may contribute to people being at higher risk for nodular melanoma.

3 Oct 2023

NIH grant to fund development of new gene therapy platform for brain diseases

A two-phase NIH grant will fund research into a new CRISPR-based gene therapy platform that will target genetic brain diseases like Angelman syndrome and H1-4 (HIST1H1E) syndrome.

3 Oct 2023

Liquid biopsies can accurately detect residual disease in patients with cervical cancer, study confirms

Two liquid biopsy tests that look for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the blood accurately identified patients with a high risk of cervical cancer recurrence after the completion of chemoradiation, a new study confirms.

3 Oct 2023

Evonetix unveils new branding to align with its vision for gene-length DNA synthesis

EVONETIX LTD (‘Evonetix’) today announces the introduction of new branding.

From Evonetix 2 Oct 2023

Broken String Biosciences strengthens senior leadership team to accelerate product development and commercialization

Broken String Biosciences, a genomics company building a technology platform to drive the development of cell and gene therapies that are safer by design, today announced the expansion of its senior leadership team.

From Broken String Biosciences 2 Oct 2023

Ginger shows promise as a natural defense against autoimmune diseases

Comprehensive study reveals that whole ginger extracts have a significant impact on inhibiting neutrophil hyperactivity, a key factor in autoimmune diseases like APS and lupus. Consuming ginger for just a week showed promising results in both animal models and human trials, positioning it as a natural and affordable treatment option for a range of autoimmune disorders.

2 Oct 2023

Study shows consanguinity may raise risk of type 2 diabetes and other common diseases

A new study finds that consanguinity – unions between close relatives – may increase the risk of common diseases such as type 2 diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

30 Sep 2023

Cancer cells hijack enhancer DNA to grow faster, study finds

University of Toronto researchers have found that cancer cells can enhance tumor growth by hijacking enhancer DNA normally used when tissues and organs are formed.

29 Sep 2023

New CRISPR-based gene-editing tool could lead to better treatments for genetic disorders

A new CRISPR-based gene-editing tool has been developed which could lead to better treatments for patients with genetic disorders.

29 Sep 2023

Study reveals new insights into how the immune system prevents autoimmunity

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, and the Hospital for Special Surgery Research Institute have uncovered new details about how the immune system prevents the production of antibodies that can recognize and damage the body's own, healthy tissues.

29 Sep 2023

New biocomposite adhesive promises to revolutionize wound management and tissue repair

A team of researchers from China has made a significant breakthrough in biomedical engineering by developing a novel adhesive that promises to revolutionize wound management and tissue repair.

29 Sep 2023

New toolbox solves 50-year-old blood group mystery

Currently, a lot is known about which genes are responsible for our individual blood groups, however not much is understood about how and why the levels of the blood group molecules differ between one person and another.

29 Sep 2023

Cutting-edge NanoSIMS imaging sheds light on the progression of Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a complex neurodegenerative disorder that leads to the deterioration of specific types of neurons in the brain, resulting in a number of motor and non-motor symptoms.

29 Sep 2023

What are the pharmacological properties of black goji berries?

The pharmacological effects of the components of Lycium ruthenicum Murray fruits.

29 Sep 2023

Study reveals how DNA damage caused by chromosomal instability increases cancer invasiveness

Chromosomal instability is a phenomenon characterized by rapid changes in the number and structure of chromosomes during cell division.

28 Sep 2023

Unlocking the code: BigRNA's deep learning model predicts RNA behavior

Researchers have developed BigRNA, a groundbreaking deep learning model capable of predicting RNA behavior, including tissue-specific expression and splicing, directly from genomic DNA sequences. The model excels in identifying pathogenic variants and could be a game-changer in the development of personalized RNA-based therapies for treating genetic diseases.

28 Sep 2023

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Further Reading

Study reveals link between CHD8 gene, gut abnormalities, and autism-related behaviors

Gene variants linked to higher risk for nodular melanoma identified

NIH grant to fund development of new gene therapy platform for brain diseases

Liquid biopsies can accurately detect residual disease in patients with cervical cancer, study confirms

Evonetix unveils new branding to align with its vision for gene-length DNA synthesis

Broken String Biosciences strengthens senior leadership team to accelerate product development and commercialization

Ginger shows promise as a natural defense against autoimmune diseases

Study shows consanguinity may raise risk of type 2 diabetes and other common diseases

Cancer cells hijack enhancer DNA to grow faster, study finds

New CRISPR-based gene-editing tool could lead to better treatments for genetic disorders

Study reveals new insights into how the immune system prevents autoimmunity

New biocomposite adhesive promises to revolutionize wound management and tissue repair

New toolbox solves 50-year-old blood group mystery

Cutting-edge NanoSIMS imaging sheds light on the progression of Parkinson's disease

What are the pharmacological properties of black goji berries?

Study reveals how DNA damage caused by chromosomal instability increases cancer invasiveness

Unlocking the code: BigRNA's deep learning model predicts RNA behavior

Grandmother's advice holds true: Scrubbing behind the ears and between the toes may help keep skin healthy

New framework for ethical microbiome research practices that include Indigenous communities

Insights and new directions in basic, clinical research into neurodegenerative diseases

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