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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).

"Deleted" pieces of genetic information may be crucial to the development of humankind

What the human genome is lacking compared with the genomes of other primates might have been as crucial to the development of humankind as what has been added during our evolutionary history, according to a new study led by researchers at Yale and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.

27 Apr 2023

Melanoma research unveils landscape of DNA and RNA alterations across multiple organs of metastasis

In a new translational study from UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers analyzed genetic changes in the organs of recently deceased patients to understand how metastatic cutaneous melanoma spreads in those who had initially benefited from precision therapies.

27 Apr 2023

Advanced DNA sequencing technique reveals the reason for COVID-19 related sudden child mortality

Sudden, unexplained child mortality is a tragedy; determining the cause of death is important for improving healthcare and providing loved ones with closure.

27 Apr 2023

Mechanism to protect the liver from destruction in case of obesity revealed

Scientists from the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University found out that blocking of receptor gp130 on the surface of liver cells helps to protect this organ from destruction in case of obesity.

27 Apr 2023

Biomarker signature test can predict tumor response to bladder cancer immunotherapy

In a discovery that could improve the survival of bladder cancer patients, Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a biomarker signature test to predict which tumors will respond to immunotherapy.

27 Apr 2023

MGI announces new customer experience center in South Korea with BMS

Cheonan, South Korea, 26 April 2023 – MGI Tech Co. Ltd. (MGI), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today celebrated the opening of its Customer Experience Center (CEC) in South Korea. In partnership with one of the country’s leading companies in life science technology, BMS (Bio-Medical science Co., Ltd.), the new CEC based in Cheonan aims to provide local customers and partners with the first-hand access to MGI's cutting-edge products.

From MGI 27 Apr 2023

HORIBA introduces simple in-house PCR test for faster strangles diagnosis

NORTHAMPTON, UK (27th April 2023) – HORIBA UK Veterinary is supporting Strangles Awareness Week 2023 to educate and improve biosecurity for this devastating equine specific disease.

From HORIBA Scientific UK 27 Apr 2023

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Researchers compared the impacts of Western and Mediterranean diets on breast cancer risk.

27 Apr 2023

Developing Next-Generation Nanomaterials for Medical Applications

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to Dr. Chad Merkin, Director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology, about his work developing next-generation nanomaterials for medical applications.

From Pittcon 27 Apr 2023

Study evaluates the effects of phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil on skin health

Researchers evaluated the effects of phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil on human fibroblasts.

27 Apr 2023

Smoking alters lung microbiome, leading to loss of diversity and community structure

Research investigates the impact of smoking on the lower respiratory tract microbiome. The study found that smoking results in a loss of diversity in the microbiome, changes in co-occurrence patterns, and a weakening of the tight community structure present in healthy microbiomes.

26 Apr 2023

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds

Research investigates the association between garlic consumption and colorectal cancer risk, as well as the influence of garlic consumption on bacterial DNA in the blood. The study found that garlic consumption was inversely associated with colorectal cancer risk and that it influenced the gut microbiota.

26 Apr 2023

Study sheds light on the mechanisms behind circadian rhythms

New research from a multidisciplinary team helps to illuminate the mechanisms behind circadian rhythms, offering new hope for dealing with jet lag, insomnia and other sleep disorders.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F

Usher Syndrome type 1F is a rare but severe genetic disease that causes deafness, lack of balance, and progressive blindness.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers explore the role of a genetic process in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common form of pancreatic cancer. It's also one of the deadliest. More than 90% of PDAC patients die within five years of diagnosis.

26 Apr 2023

Print your own vaccine: automatic printing of microneedle patch COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

Researchers reported on the automatic printing of microneedle patch SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines.

26 Apr 2023

New nanoparticle sensor could enable early cancer diagnosis with a simple urine test

MIT engineers have designed a new nanoparticle sensor that could enable early diagnosis of cancer with a simple urine test. The sensors, which can detect many different cancerous proteins, could also be used to distinguish the type of a tumor or how it is responding to treatment.

25 Apr 2023

Study finds biomarker pattern in children with COVID 19-linked multisystem inflammatory syndrome

Children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) — a rare condition linked with the virus that causes COVID-19 — have biochemical indicators of cell injury and cell death that are distinct from other children with COVID-19, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

25 Apr 2023

The Wonder of DNA: Reflections from Dr. Francis Collins on the 20th Anniversary of the Human Genome Project

To highlight how far the field of genetics has come, we spoke with Dr. Francis Collins, the leader of the Human Genome Project about his incredible career in genetics.

25 Apr 2023

Novel immunotherapy appears to be safe, well tolerated by children with relapsed brain tumors

The first in-human-study of a new immunotherapy that blocks a natural enzyme tumors commandeer for their protection was well tolerated by children with relapsed brain tumors and enabled many to have unexpected months of a more normal life, researchers say.

25 Apr 2023

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"Deleted" pieces of genetic information may be crucial to the development of humankind

Melanoma research unveils landscape of DNA and RNA alterations across multiple organs of metastasis

Advanced DNA sequencing technique reveals the reason for COVID-19 related sudden child mortality

Mechanism to protect the liver from destruction in case of obesity revealed

Biomarker signature test can predict tumor response to bladder cancer immunotherapy

MGI announces new customer experience center in South Korea with BMS

HORIBA introduces simple in-house PCR test for faster strangles diagnosis

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Developing Next-Generation Nanomaterials for Medical Applications

Study evaluates the effects of phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil on skin health

Smoking alters lung microbiome, leading to loss of diversity and community structure

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds

Study sheds light on the mechanisms behind circadian rhythms

Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F

Researchers explore the role of a genetic process in pancreatic cancer

Print your own vaccine: automatic printing of microneedle patch COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

New nanoparticle sensor could enable early cancer diagnosis with a simple urine test

Study finds biomarker pattern in children with COVID 19-linked multisystem inflammatory syndrome

The Wonder of DNA: Reflections from Dr. Francis Collins on the 20th Anniversary of the Human Genome Project

Novel immunotherapy appears to be safe, well tolerated by children with relapsed brain tumors

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