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Chickpea's secret history: How trade routes and migrations shaped the legume's genetic heritage

With its nutty flavor and dense nutrient profile, the humble chickpea has captivated palates and nourished civilizations for millennia.

23 Jun 2023

Research sheds light on how steroids affect cancer Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is among the newest and most potent weapons against cancer. It prompts the immune system to recognize tumors as intruders in the body and attack. But not all patients respond well to immunotherapy. Why? Scientists aren't always sure.

23 Jun 2023

New project aims to improve the efficacy and safety of CAR T therapies for solid tumors

Partners in the international consortium CAR T-REX announce the awarding of a highly competitive EIC Pathfinder Open grant, following the positive evaluation of their project entitled 'CAR T Cells Rewired to Prevent EXhaustion in the Tumour Microenvironment'.

23 Jun 2023

Cell and gene therapy CDMO Andelyn Biosciences celebrates over 20 years of leadership and innovation with opening of new 180,000 square foot manufacturing headquarters

Andelyn Biosciences, a pioneer in the development and manufacturing of cell and gene therapies, today formally inaugurates its new manufacturing headquarters, the Andelyn Corporate Center (ACC), located in the Innovation District in Columbus, Ohio.

From Andelyn Biosciences 23 Jun 2023

Key viral protein produced by influenza A can shred a host cell's genetic materials, finds study

Influenza A is one of two influenza viruses that fuel costly annual flu seasons and is a near constant threat to humans and many other animals. It's also responsible for occasional pandemics that, like the one in 1918, leave millions dead and wreak havoc on health systems and wider society.

23 Jun 2023

Deciphering a biochemical mechanism explains the center of protein factories

Based on genetic blueprints, individual amino acids are assembled into long amino acid chains, the proteins, in the protein factories of our cells, the ribosomes. Each newly formed protein starts with the amino acid methionine.

23 Jun 2023

World's largest gathering of NF community convenes in Arizona to advance research and care

From June 21 through June 27, the largest gathering of NF researchers, clinicians, and patients in the world will take place at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona.

22 Jun 2023

Plant based compound peruvoside may be able to prevent up to 12 medically important viruses

Peruvoside, a plant-based compound that is commonly used to treat heart failure, has been discovered to be able to prevent up to 12 medically important viruses, all originating from different virus families.

22 Jun 2023

U.S. patent granted for novel tool designed to reliably diagnose and monitor sickle cell disease

In the United States, sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people and about 2 million Americans carry this genetic mutation.

22 Jun 2023

Scientists uncover molecular mechanism contributing to defective heart development in Down syndrome

Infants born with Down syndrome, the genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, or trisomy 21, are highly predisposed to congenital heart defects.

21 Jun 2023

Repurposing cancer drugs for malaria treatment

With malaria becoming increasingly drug-resistant, a team of UCF researchers is looking to use cancer drugs to accelerate the discovery of new life-saving therapies for the disease.

21 Jun 2023

Study reveals why some women with deadly ovarian cancer respond better to treatment than others

New research is increasing our understanding about why some women with the most lethal form of ovarian cancer respond much better to treatment than others.

21 Jun 2023

Single mutation of the hepatitis E virus stands in the way of sofosbuvir drug's effectiveness

A single mutation stands in the way of a drug's effectiveness. Understanding it helps find new therapeutic approaches.

21 Jun 2023

New insights into lymphatic cell migration and lymphatic vessel remodeling

Lymphangiogenesis refers to the formation and remodeling of lymphatic vessels (a network of thin tubes that carry lymph in the lymphatic system), and it supports the transport of molecules and immune cells around the body.

21 Jun 2023

Alternative splicing in neurodegenerative disease and the promise of RNA-based therapeutic strategies

Alternative splicing, a clever way a cell generates many different variations of messenger RNAs - single-stranded RNAs involved in protein synthesis - and proteins from the same stretch of DNA, plays an important role in molecular biology.

21 Jun 2023

Uncovering the hidden genetic connections behind COVID-19 and comorbidities

Researchers performed a protein diffusion network analysis using tissue-specific GRNs to identify predispositions to COVID-19.

21 Jun 2023

The Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance: A Promising Broad Host-Range CRISPR-Cas9 Delivery Tool for AMR Plasmid Removal

Study removes AMR plasmids using a mobile, broad-host-range CRISPR-Cas9 delivery tool.

21 Jun 2023

Study: Around 20% of women likely to get pregnant naturally after having a baby conceived with IVF

Around 20% of women who needed fertility treatment, such as IVF, to conceive their first child are likely to get pregnant naturally in the future, finds a new UCL study.

20 Jun 2023

New embryonic cell type that self-destructs to protect the developing fetus discovered

Scientists studying gene activity data of the early human embryo have discovered an overlooked type of cell which self-destructs within days of forming, as part of a quality control process to protect the developing fetus.

20 Jun 2023

Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 showcased the progress and possibilities of phage therapy in future

The 6th World Congress on Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 that was held on June 1-2 in Paris, and gathered more than 150 attendees from 30+ different countries. Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 included more than 71 presentations between major talks, short orals, and posters.

20 Jun 2023

Genetic News and Research

Chickpea's secret history: How trade routes and migrations shaped the legume's genetic heritage

Research sheds light on how steroids affect cancer Immunotherapy

New project aims to improve the efficacy and safety of CAR T therapies for solid tumors

Cell and gene therapy CDMO Andelyn Biosciences celebrates over 20 years of leadership and innovation with opening of new 180,000 square foot manufacturing headquarters

Key viral protein produced by influenza A can shred a host cell's genetic materials, finds study

Deciphering a biochemical mechanism explains the center of protein factories

World's largest gathering of NF community convenes in Arizona to advance research and care

Plant based compound peruvoside may be able to prevent up to 12 medically important viruses

U.S. patent granted for novel tool designed to reliably diagnose and monitor sickle cell disease

Scientists uncover molecular mechanism contributing to defective heart development in Down syndrome

Repurposing cancer drugs for malaria treatment

Study reveals why some women with deadly ovarian cancer respond better to treatment than others

Single mutation of the hepatitis E virus stands in the way of sofosbuvir drug's effectiveness

New insights into lymphatic cell migration and lymphatic vessel remodeling

Alternative splicing in neurodegenerative disease and the promise of RNA-based therapeutic strategies

Uncovering the hidden genetic connections behind COVID-19 and comorbidities

The Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance: A Promising Broad Host-Range CRISPR-Cas9 Delivery Tool for AMR Plasmid Removal

Study: Around 20% of women likely to get pregnant naturally after having a baby conceived with IVF

New embryonic cell type that self-destructs to protect the developing fetus discovered

Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 showcased the progress and possibilities of phage therapy in future

eBook: Using iPSCs models for human disease research and drug discovery eBook

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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