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Researchers develop antibody drugs from tobacco plants for cancer treatment

For the first time in Thailand, lecturers at Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences have successfully developed antibody from tobacco plants with inhibitory effects on the growth of cancer cells in laboratory animals.

9 Aug 2023

Study reveals the genetics of hair whorl direction

The first gene mapping study on human scalp hair whorls not only shows that hair whorl direction has a genetic basis, but also that it is affected by multiple genes.

9 Aug 2023

ADHD diagnosis in childhood vs adulthood: is there a difference in genetic architecture?

Researchers investigated whether individuals diagnosed with ADHD during childhood vs adulthood differed in terms of unique and shared genetic and functional architectures.

9 Aug 2023

Effect of mutations in cancer-driving genes across human cancers

Effect of mutations in cancer-driving genes across human cancers.

9 Aug 2023

NLRP3 inflammasome plays a role in podocyte aging

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 14, entitled, "Inhibiting NLRP3 signaling in aging podocytes improves their life- and health-span."

8 Aug 2023

Nationwide Children's Hospital pioneers new gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

In a landmark moment for the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's, a 5-year-old from Bellefontaine, Ohio, received the first dose of a recently approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy at Nationwide Children's Hospital, where the therapy was invented and initially tested.

8 Aug 2023

Study finds genetic overlap between IBS, gastrointestinal diseases, and psychiatric disorders

Researchers characterized the genetic architecture of IBS and investigated genetic overlap with gastrointestinal and psychiatric phenotypes.

8 Aug 2023

Molecular insights: Detecting gene fusions offers new avenues for advanced cancer management

Study identifies gene fusions to understand their relationship with observed pathologies in cancer patients.

8 Aug 2023

Genome editing in the spotlight: genetic disorder carriers' views shape the conversation

Study explores perspectives on the applications of somatic genome editing.

8 Aug 2023

Impact of age-related alterations in lipid metabolism on general health

Scientists provide a detailed overview on age-related alterations in lipid metabolism and its association with age-related chronic diseases.

8 Aug 2023

Bone mineralization found to dampen metastatic progression of breast cancer

Tumor cells are known to be fickle sleeper agents, often lying dormant in distant tissues for years before reactivating and forming metastasis.

7 Aug 2023

Researchers develop new method to find mutations in pediatric brain tumors

Researchers at Uppsala university have developed a new method to find mutations in brain tumors in children.

7 Aug 2023

Computational model can help identify the sites of origin for enigmatic cancers

For a small percentage of cancer patients, doctors are unable to determine where their cancer originated. This makes it much more difficult to choose a treatment for those patients, because many cancer drugs are typically developed for specific cancer types.

7 Aug 2023

Researchers uncover genetic machinery responsible for EBV-induced B cell growth transformation

B cells or B lymphocytes are an important part of the body's immune system. When healthy B cells are infected with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), they undergo growth transformation, a process that immortalizes B cells, leading to their uncontrolled proliferation.

7 Aug 2023

The genetics of resting heart rate and its connection to cardiovascular disorders

Researchers investigated the genetics behind resting heart rate and its impact on cardiovascular disease.

7 Aug 2023

Similarities in gene expression between post-mortem and living human brains

Researchers compare human prefrontal cortex gene expression between living and post-mortem samples.

7 Aug 2023

Genetic reasons behind Raynaud's phenomenon discovered

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London's Precision Healthcare Research Institute (PHURI) and the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have identified the genetic causes of Raynaud's phenomenon.

4 Aug 2023

Recent advances in the understanding of the role and mechanism of CCAR2 in cancer

Researchers described the dual role of cell cycle and apoptosis regulator 2 (CCAR2) in cancer progression as a tumor suppressor and promoter.

4 Aug 2023

Study discloses vital role of LINC00901 and its regulatory network in pancreatic cancer progression

Chemical modifications of RNA molecules, such as m6A, can critically impact gene expression, influencing various aspects of cancer development and progression.

4 Aug 2023

New study provides promising results for metformin in periodontitis

Periodontitis, a prevalent global health concern, results in the gradual destruction of tooth-supporting tissues and is often exacerbated by oxidative stress conditions and bacterial changes. Current treatment methodologies include mechanical debridement, anti-inflammatory drugs, and regenerative surgery.

4 Aug 2023

Genes News and Research

Researchers develop antibody drugs from tobacco plants for cancer treatment

Study reveals the genetics of hair whorl direction

ADHD diagnosis in childhood vs adulthood: is there a difference in genetic architecture?

Effect of mutations in cancer-driving genes across human cancers

NLRP3 inflammasome plays a role in podocyte aging

Nationwide Children's Hospital pioneers new gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Study finds genetic overlap between IBS, gastrointestinal diseases, and psychiatric disorders

Molecular insights: Detecting gene fusions offers new avenues for advanced cancer management

Genome editing in the spotlight: genetic disorder carriers' views shape the conversation

Impact of age-related alterations in lipid metabolism on general health

Bone mineralization found to dampen metastatic progression of breast cancer

Researchers develop new method to find mutations in pediatric brain tumors

Computational model can help identify the sites of origin for enigmatic cancers

Researchers uncover genetic machinery responsible for EBV-induced B cell growth transformation

The genetics of resting heart rate and its connection to cardiovascular disorders

Similarities in gene expression between post-mortem and living human brains

Genetic reasons behind Raynaud's phenomenon discovered

Recent advances in the understanding of the role and mechanism of CCAR2 in cancer

Study discloses vital role of LINC00901 and its regulatory network in pancreatic cancer progression

New study provides promising results for metformin in periodontitis

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