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Researchers identify key mechanisms to address future treatments for hereditary blindness

There are still many enigmas about the mechanism of action of the CERKL gene, which causes retinitis pigmentosa and other hereditary vision diseases.

18 Sep 2023

Researchers identify a rare cause of male infertility and discover a potential cure

Researchers investigated the genetic underpinning of asthenozoospermia, the leading cause of male fertility.

18 Sep 2023

Broken String Biosciences closes $15M series A funding round

Broken String Biosciences today announced that it has closed a $15 million Series A investment round.

From Broken String Biosciences 18 Sep 2023

How important is inflammation and body weight in the origin of depression?

A new paper in BMC Medicine examines the role of inflammation and body mass index (BMI) in the etiology of treatment-resistant depression.

18 Sep 2023

Single-cell screening of cerebral organoids to identify developmental defects in autism

Researchers develop CRISPR-human organoids-single-cell RNA sequencing system to identify developmental brain defects in autism.

18 Sep 2023

Physical therapy can help reduce risk of dizziness-induced injury

The association between symptomatic dizziness and vestibular disorders and the subsequent risk of falls and other injuries.

18 Sep 2023

MGI partners with National Cancer Centre Singapore to undergo comprehensive genomic profiling of Asian-Prevalent cancers

MGI Tech Singapore Pte, Ltd. ("MGI"), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, recently entered a research partnership with National Cancer Centre Singapore ("NCCS") to facilitate comprehensive, multi-dimensional genomic profiling of Asian-prevalent cancers using MGI's core DNBSEQ™ technology.

From MGI 18 Sep 2023

MGI and Bio-Medical Science sign MOU to deliver cutting-edge sequencing platforms and reagents to South Korea

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today announced MOU with Bio-Medical Science Co., Ltd. ("BMS") to expand genomics solutions in South Korea by leveraging MGI's cutting-edge technology.

From MGI 18 Sep 2023

MGI introduces new chapter in smart laboratory management with official opening of αLab in HKSTP

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today announced the official opening of αLab in the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks ("HKSTP"), the city's largest R&D base and one of the most important incubators.

From MGI 18 Sep 2023

Polish gulls harbor new coronavirus strains, spotlighting avian role in viral evolution

Researchers in Poland have identified five strains of gammacoronaviruses and deltacoronaviruses in black-headed and common gulls, shedding new light on the diversity and evolutionary potential of these viruses. The study highlights the need for ongoing research into animal reservoirs of coronaviruses, as they pose a risk for zoonotic transmission to humans.

17 Sep 2023

Study upends common belief in what triggers Parkinson's disease

A new Northwestern Medicine study challenges a common belief in what triggers Parkinson's disease.

15 Sep 2023

BU researchers receive NIH grant to identify genetic factors for Alzheimer's disease

The National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging recently awarded a $13.7 million grant to a project led by Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine principal investigators Lindsay Farrer, PhD, chief of biomedical genetics and distinguished professor of genetics, and Richard Sherva, PhD, assistant professor of medicine in biomedical genetics, for research using whole genome sequencing and other approaches to identify genetic factors for Alzheimer disease (AD) in Jews currently living in Israel who trace their ancestors to southern Spain and locations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Arab citizens of Israel.

15 Sep 2023

NICER: A safer alternative to CRISPR/Cas9 for gene editing

The gene editing technique CRISPR/Cas9 has allowed researchers to make precise and impactful changes to an organism's DNA to fix mutations that cause genetic disease.

15 Sep 2023

A comprehensive analysis of first monkeypox outbreak in Shenzhen, China

This paper comprehensively analyses the first-ever monkeypox outbreak in Shenzhen, China encompassing clinical symptomatology, therapeutic approaches, epidemiological research, and comprehensive laboratory tests, aiming to establish a robust reference for future mitigation and management strategies for monkeypox.

15 Sep 2023

How does Helicobacter pylori infection influence rheumatoid arthritis?

The association between Helicobacter pylori infection and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

15 Sep 2023

New genetic test reveals a person’s predisposition to happiness

Your happiness levels aren't only based on external events. Genome testing can reveal how happy and optimistic you are predisposed to be. A leading testing expert reveals how variations of a key gene, CNR1, may have a significant impact on your level of happiness.

15 Sep 2023

What drives the willingness to quit cigarette or snus use among young males?

The factors that enhance the willingness of young males to quit snus and cigarette smoking.

15 Sep 2023

Comparative genomic analysis between systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes

Shared genetic markers and immune system involvement in sJRA and T1D.

15 Sep 2023

How does the APOE4 gene play both hero and villain in your health risks?

The study reveals that APOE4, a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease and cardiovascular diseases, has complex effects on mortality risk. While APOE4 carriers with higher AD neuropathology have increased mortality risk, those with low neuropathology had a reduced risk of certain cancers, warranting further research into this genetic factor's diverse impact on health outcomes.

14 Sep 2023

Genetic sequencing shows promise as first-tier newborn screening test

Newborn screening (NBS) is routinely performed across the world using biochemical testing methods. Recent advancements in genetic sequencing are a potential game-changer for newborn screening, swiftly assessing a comprehensive range of monogenic disorders.

14 Sep 2023

Genetic News and Research

Researchers identify key mechanisms to address future treatments for hereditary blindness

Researchers identify a rare cause of male infertility and discover a potential cure

Broken String Biosciences closes $15M series A funding round

How important is inflammation and body weight in the origin of depression?

Single-cell screening of cerebral organoids to identify developmental defects in autism

Physical therapy can help reduce risk of dizziness-induced injury

MGI partners with National Cancer Centre Singapore to undergo comprehensive genomic profiling of Asian-Prevalent cancers

MGI and Bio-Medical Science sign MOU to deliver cutting-edge sequencing platforms and reagents to South Korea

MGI introduces new chapter in smart laboratory management with official opening of αLab in HKSTP

Polish gulls harbor new coronavirus strains, spotlighting avian role in viral evolution

Study upends common belief in what triggers Parkinson's disease

BU researchers receive NIH grant to identify genetic factors for Alzheimer's disease

NICER: A safer alternative to CRISPR/Cas9 for gene editing

A comprehensive analysis of first monkeypox outbreak in Shenzhen, China

How does Helicobacter pylori infection influence rheumatoid arthritis?

New genetic test reveals a person’s predisposition to happiness

What drives the willingness to quit cigarette or snus use among young males?

Comparative genomic analysis between systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes

How does the APOE4 gene play both hero and villain in your health risks?

Genetic sequencing shows promise as first-tier newborn screening test

Event guide: 2nd World RNA-Based Therapeutics & Vaccines Summit Korea eBook

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The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

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