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Research reveals why viruses will need to be reclassified and its biotech impact

New research reveals that the way viruses were perceived in terms of their architecture will need to be retooled, because they are actually structured in many more patterns than previously understood.

27 Sep 2019

Study provides new insights on how influenza virus achieves efficient viral RNA replication

New insights on how subunits of the influenza virus polymerase co-evolve to ensure efficient viral RNA replication are provided by a study published October 3 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Nadia Naffakh of the Institut Pasteur, and colleagues. As the authors note, the findings could lead to novel strategies for antiviral drug development.

From PLOS ONE 27 Sep 2019

PWSA (USA) announces support for H.R.4144 - Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey Act of 2019

Today, PWSA (USA) announced its support for H.R.4144 - Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey Act of 2019, a bill to enable States to better provide access to whole genome sequencing clinical services for certain undiagnosed children under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

27 Sep 2019

DNA sequencing helps confirm breast cancer link between Leicester sisters

Two Leicester sisters who had their entire genomes sequenced in the hope of finding answers to their family history of breast cancer have learnt they both carry a genetic variant that significantly increases their risk of developing the disease.

27 Sep 2019

Multiple sclerosis genomic map implicates immune cells in disease susceptibility

The International Multiple Sclerosis Genetic Consortium reports the results of its latest study, "Multiple sclerosis genomic map implicates peripheral immune cells and microglia in susceptibility", in the journal Science today: the highly productive collaborative group presents a new milestone in its efforts to understand the genetic basis of multiple sclerosis.

26 Sep 2019

New NIH program aims to improve lives for people with inherited blood and immune diseases

People with inherited diseases of the blood and immune system can now receive treatment at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center through a new, streamlined program that integrates expertise from many medical specialties and related basic science disciplines.

26 Sep 2019

Temporal fluctuations in protein concentrations can determine fate of stem cells

How do temporal variations in protein concentrations affect biology? It's a question that biologists have only recently begun to address, and the findings are increasingly showing that random temporal changes in the amount of certain proteins play a direct and significant role on biological processes.

26 Sep 2019

'A new era of drug discovery’: Company develops drug using AI

For the first time, a company has discovered a drug target and corresponding candidate using artificial intelligence (AI).

26 Sep 2019

Researchers identify novel genetic variants linked to plasma lipid levels and cardiovascular risk

An international research team has identified several novel genetic variants associated with plasma levels of lipid species and cardiovascular disease risk in humans.

26 Sep 2019

Personal Genome Diagnostics applies CE mark to PGDx elio tissue complete assay

Personal Genome Diagnostics Inc. (PGDx), a leader in cancer genomics, today announced that it has applied the CE mark to the PGDx elio™ tissue complete assay.

26 Sep 2019

Study may lead to earlier detection of heart failure and new targeted treatments

Genetic research led by Queen Mary University of London could open the way to earlier identification of people at risk of heart failure and to the development of new treatments.

26 Sep 2019

Study: Whole genome sequencing can improve surveillance, control of gastroenteritis

A new study into one of the UK's leading causes of gastroenteritis has shown how whole genome sequencing can improve its surveillance and control of the disease.

25 Sep 2019

Improved mapping of genomes from 1,000 Swedish individuals

In so-called whole genome sequencing, surveys are made of the total genome of an individual. It is still relatively rare in healthcare today, but it occurs at an increasing rate, for example in order to make an accurate diagnosis in the case of a rare disease.

25 Sep 2019

Acne may be a natural, transient inflammatory state when facial skin is exposed to microbes

Adolescent acne does not always result in a pathological condition; rather, it may be a natural, transient inflammatory state occurring when the maturing facial skin is exposed to new microbes and enhanced production of an oily substance called sebum, according to a Forum article published on September 26 in the journal Trends in Immunology.

25 Sep 2019

Study uncovers new DNA sequences in Swedish genomes

People - or more specifically just Swedes - are more like chimpanzees than previously known. This is indicated in a genetic mapping of one thousand Swedish individuals, where new DNA sequences that should be included in the reference genome have been identified.

24 Sep 2019

Researchers identify key switch that eliminates dormant HIV reservoirs

Using genetic sequencing, University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers have identified a principal cellular player controlling HIV reproduction in immune cells which, when turned off or deleted, eliminates dormant HIV reservoirs.

24 Sep 2019

Iranian population is highly heterogeneous than previously believed, genome study shows

An international research team including scientists from the University of Cologne, Germany, numerous Iranian universities and the University of Sydney, Australia, has shown that today's Iranian population is composed of partially highly heterogeneous ethnic groups, exhibiting a high degree of genetic variation.

24 Sep 2019

Genome News and Research

Research reveals why viruses will need to be reclassified and its biotech impact

Study provides new insights on how influenza virus achieves efficient viral RNA replication

PWSA (USA) announces support for H.R.4144 - Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey Act of 2019

DNA sequencing helps confirm breast cancer link between Leicester sisters

Multiple sclerosis genomic map implicates immune cells in disease susceptibility

New NIH program aims to improve lives for people with inherited blood and immune diseases

Temporal fluctuations in protein concentrations can determine fate of stem cells

'A new era of drug discovery’: Company develops drug using AI

Researchers identify novel genetic variants linked to plasma lipid levels and cardiovascular risk

Personal Genome Diagnostics applies CE mark to PGDx elio tissue complete assay

Study may lead to earlier detection of heart failure and new targeted treatments

Study: Whole genome sequencing can improve surveillance, control of gastroenteritis

Improved mapping of genomes from 1,000 Swedish individuals

Acne may be a natural, transient inflammatory state when facial skin is exposed to microbes

Study uncovers new DNA sequences in Swedish genomes

Researchers identify key switch that eliminates dormant HIV reservoirs

Iranian population is highly heterogeneous than previously believed, genome study shows

Researchers explore risk of ALL in children with Down syndrome

Study: Certain genes that predict risk of high cholesterol differ between countries

Gene regulators work together to raise individual's risk of schizophrenia

The art of CRISPR: The power and promise of gene editing eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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