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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).

Low-dose ketamine is safe and effective to treat children with ADNP syndrome, study suggests

Results of a small, but unique research study, led by researchers from the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai and published online in Human Genetics and Genomic Advances, suggest that low-dose ketamine is generally safe, well-tolerated and effective to treat clinical symptoms in children diagnosed with ADNP syndrome (also known as Helsmoortel-VanDerAa syndrome), a rare neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutations in the activity dependent neuroprotective protein (ADNP) gene.

6 Sep 2022

Discovery of bacteria-killing toxin could pave the way for new generation of antibiotics

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a previously unknown bacteria-killing toxin that could pave the way for a new generation of antibiotics.

6 Sep 2022

Novel method can be used to study the resistance profile of bacteria that cause meningitis

A study published in the journal PLOS ONE could one day help health workers determine whether bacteria of the species Streptococcus pneumoniae, which cause meningitis – an inflammation of the membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord – are resistant to antibiotics.

6 Sep 2022

The virology, epidemiology, transmission, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies associated with monkeypox

Scientists have described the epidemiology, transmission, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive strategies of monkeypox infection among humans.

6 Sep 2022

New method accurately analyzes genomics data in cancer archival biopsies

A new paper from University of Helsinki, published today on Nature Communications, suggests a method for accurately analyzing genomics data in cancer archival biopsies.

6 Sep 2022

Neurological manifestations associated with monkeypox infection

A new study presents current information regarding the neurological presentations and complications of monkeypox infection.

5 Sep 2022

Neonatal ketone body plays key role in primordial follicle pool formation and regulates ovarian aging

Premature ovarian aging (POA) refers to an early decline in ovarian function; it is the main cause of infertility in elder women and is characterized by a markedly reduced ovarian reservoir.

5 Sep 2022

Researchers use Viking poop to genetically map one of the oldest human parasites

Using stool samples from Viking latrines, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have genetically mapped one of the oldest human parasites – the whipworm.

5 Sep 2022

Bringing flexibility to Sanger sequencing and DNA-fragment analysis with the Spectrum Compact CE System

In this interview, News Med is talking to Gabriela Saldanha about DNA Fragmentation and Sanger Sequencing.

From Promega Corporation 5 Sep 2022

Motion of chromatin can help facilitate effective repair of DNA damage in the nucleus

A multidisciplinary team of Indiana University researchers have discovered that the motion of chromatin, the material that DNA is made of, can help facilitate effective repair of DNA damage in the human nucleus -- a finding that could lead to improved cancer diagnosis and treatment.

2 Sep 2022

Study provides a comprehensive view of the genomics of all childhood ALL subtypes

Scientists have created a roadmap of the genetic mutations present in the most common childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

1 Sep 2022

Integrating recent advances in multi-omics tumor profiling into precision cancer treatment

Tumors have significant differences depending on the person affected, even if they are the same cancer, such as breast cancer.

1 Sep 2022

dsDNA Quantification for NGS Quality Control

Andrew Jones discusses the importance of quality control in NGS and the effect that a poorly followed protocol can have on experimental results.

From DeNovix Inc. 1 Sep 2022

Improving 1 µL UV-Vis Spectrophotometry Sample Results

Prior to microvolume spectrophotometry, UV-Vis quantification of biomolecules was performed using quartz cuvettes with a 10mm pathlength.

From DeNovix Inc. 1 Sep 2022

Detection of a novel bird flu virus with pandemic potential

A recent virological study published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal identified the novel influenza A virus (H3N8) in live poultry in Hong Kong, genetically similar to the zoonotic H3N8 viruses reported in mainland China with its origin akin to H5N1, H5N6, H10N8, and H7N9 viruses.

31 Aug 2022

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Further Reading

Low-dose ketamine is safe and effective to treat children with ADNP syndrome, study suggests

Discovery of bacteria-killing toxin could pave the way for new generation of antibiotics

Novel method can be used to study the resistance profile of bacteria that cause meningitis

The virology, epidemiology, transmission, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies associated with monkeypox

New method accurately analyzes genomics data in cancer archival biopsies

Neurological manifestations associated with monkeypox infection

Neonatal ketone body plays key role in primordial follicle pool formation and regulates ovarian aging

Researchers use Viking poop to genetically map one of the oldest human parasites

Bringing flexibility to Sanger sequencing and DNA-fragment analysis with the Spectrum Compact CE System

Motion of chromatin can help facilitate effective repair of DNA damage in the nucleus

Study provides a comprehensive view of the genomics of all childhood ALL subtypes

Integrating recent advances in multi-omics tumor profiling into precision cancer treatment

dsDNA Quantification for NGS Quality Control

Improving 1 µL UV-Vis Spectrophotometry Sample Results

Detection of a novel bird flu virus with pandemic potential

New case study provides comprehensive characterization and follow-up of monkeypox infection

The most recent evidence about phylogenesis, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment for monkeypox

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