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Brain cells may age faster in people with cocaine use disorder

A new study finds evidence from the DNA methylome that the biological age – different from the chronological age – of cells in Brodmann Area 9 of the prefrontal cortex might be greater in people with cocaine use disorder.

16 Feb 2023

Machine learning algorithm predicts DNA insertion efficiency of prime editing

A new tool to predict the chances of successfully inserting a gene-edited sequence of DNA into the genome of a cell, using a technique known as prime editing, has been developed by researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.

15 Feb 2023

Study highlights the interconnectedness of autoimmunity and cancer

In a recent study published in the journal Immunity, researchers reviewed the T cell response in cancer and autoimmunity to propose strategies for more effective immunotherapies.

15 Feb 2023

First successful correction of limb length in mouse model of autosomal dominant Robinow Syndrome

Robinow Syndrome is the best known of a set of genetic disorders that affect the growth and development of the skeletal system.

15 Feb 2023

Delayed presentation of MIS-C following COVID-19

Researchers elucidate the pathophysiology of MIS-C and describe the probable reasons for the delayed presentation of the condition following COVID-19.

15 Feb 2023

Comparative study on retinoic acid-inducible gene-I of humans and bats

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers cloned and functionally characterized the virus ribonucleic acid (RNA) sensor, retinoic acid-inducible gene-I (RIG-I), from the microbat Myotis daubentonii (Yangochiroptera suborder) and the megabat Rousettus aegyptiacus (Yinpterochiroptera suborder), and compared them to the human ortholog.

15 Feb 2023

Sleep irregularity may increase the risk for atherosclerosis

Sleep irregularity - chronically disrupted sleep and highly variable sleep durations night after night - may increase the risk for atherosclerosis, according to a study led by Kelsie Full, PhD, MPH, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

15 Feb 2023

Researchers identify a novel mechanism of DNA repair that occurs in neurons

"Use it or lose it" goes the adage, applied liberally to everything from our muscles to our minds, especially as we age.

15 Feb 2023

Computational modeling helps uncover genomic mutations that likely influenced human cognition

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) used computational modeling to uncover mutations in the human genome that likely influenced the evolution of human cognition.

15 Feb 2023

"AutoPLP" technique enables rapid, accurate detection of mutating bacteria and viruses

As we now know from our experience with the COVID-19 pandemic, the microbes responsible for some infections can rapidly mutate into variants that evade detection and treatment.

15 Feb 2023

Scientific breakthrough by Sjöberg laureate brings new hope to lung cancer patients

This year's Sjöberg Prize in cancer research of one million dollars is awarded to professor Kevan Shokat, University of California, USA.

15 Feb 2023

Scientists reach a substantial consensus on the four principles that will enable the future development and expansion of virus taxonomy

A team of 45 virologists, evolutionary biologists, bioinformaticians, and structural biologists from around the world arrived at a consensus on virus classification methodologies and presented an integrated taxonomical framework for the systematics and taxonomy of viruses.

15 Feb 2023

Genes News and Research

Brain cells may age faster in people with cocaine use disorder

Machine learning algorithm predicts DNA insertion efficiency of prime editing

Study highlights the interconnectedness of autoimmunity and cancer

First successful correction of limb length in mouse model of autosomal dominant Robinow Syndrome

Delayed presentation of MIS-C following COVID-19

Comparative study on retinoic acid-inducible gene-I of humans and bats

Sleep irregularity may increase the risk for atherosclerosis

Researchers identify a novel mechanism of DNA repair that occurs in neurons

Computational modeling helps uncover genomic mutations that likely influenced human cognition

"AutoPLP" technique enables rapid, accurate detection of mutating bacteria and viruses

Scientific breakthrough by Sjöberg laureate brings new hope to lung cancer patients

Scientists reach a substantial consensus on the four principles that will enable the future development and expansion of virus taxonomy

Study finds a new mammalian antiviral response pathway restricting poxviruses replication

Cocaine use disorder leads to changes in the 'methylome' of a brain region

Research examines whether meat or dairy-based complementary foods affect gut microbiota and growth

New insights into the role of T-cells during long COVID

Enhanced prediction of prostate cancer recurrence using machine learning model

Drug treatment in adulthood can counteract the behavioral abnormalities typical of autism

Influenza A virus suppresses SARS-CoV-2 replication during co-infection

Behavioral deficits associated with chronic stress involve impaired neurosteroid synthesis and signaling

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