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Researchers create new "pangenome" that provides better view of human genome

When it was launched in April 2003, the Human Genome Project helped revolutionize biomedical research by providing scientists a reference map that allowed them to analyze DNA sequences for genetic clues to the origins of a host of diseases.

10 May 2023

Researchers release new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences

Researchers have released a new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.

10 May 2023

Is wind spreading urban malaria?

Researchers proposed that the wind may facilitate mosquito transmission over long distances.

10 May 2023

MGI empowers the completion of nearly 60,000 samples for the million microbiome of humans project

Through the Million Microbiome of Humans Project, MGI Tech is building a comprehensive microbiome database to support global health and research initiatives.

From MGI 10 May 2023

Can artificial intelligence help predict the risk of pancreatic cancer using disease trajectories?

Researchers designed surveillance programs for the early detection of patients at elevated risk of pancreatic cancer.

10 May 2023

Same genetic defects shared by some patients with motor neuron disease and frontotemporal dementia

New research has discovered that some patients with motor neuron disease (MND) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) carry the same rare genetic defects that cause other neurodegenerative diseases.

9 May 2023

Study shows the power of gamma enhancement as potential approach for countering depression

Led by researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Hungary's University of Szeged, a new study in mice and rats found that restoring certain signals in a brain region that processes smells countered depression.

9 May 2023

Baylor scientists link MRTFB gene variants with novel neurodevelopmental disorder

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have linked specific variants or mutations of the gene myocardin-related transcription factor B (MRTFB) with a novel neurodevelopmental disorder.

9 May 2023

Monitoring change in breast density over time may help identify women at high risk of cancer

Many middle-aged and older women get mammograms every one to two years to screen for breast cancer, as recommended by their doctors.

9 May 2023

New AI tool shows early promise in detecting Parkinson's disease years before symptom onset

Scientists from UNSW Sydney with collaborators at Boston University have developed a tool that shows early promise in detecting Parkinson's disease years before the first symptoms start appearing.

9 May 2023

Study explores the role of dynamin protein DYN-1 in regenerative axonal fusion

A study explores the role of the dynamin protein DYN-1 in axonal fusion. The axon is a long, thin protrusion of nerve cells that carries electrical impulses.

9 May 2023

Study reports cost-effectiveness of population genetic testing

An exhaustive cost-benefit analysis of population genetic testing published in Annals of Internal Medicine concludes with a recommendation to U.S. health policymakers to adopt routine testing of adults ages 40 and under for three genetic conditions posing high risk of life-threatening illness.

9 May 2023

Genetic News and Research

Researchers create new "pangenome" that provides better view of human genome

Researchers release new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences

Is wind spreading urban malaria?

MGI empowers the completion of nearly 60,000 samples for the million microbiome of humans project

Can artificial intelligence help predict the risk of pancreatic cancer using disease trajectories?

Same genetic defects shared by some patients with motor neuron disease and frontotemporal dementia

Study shows the power of gamma enhancement as potential approach for countering depression

Baylor scientists link MRTFB gene variants with novel neurodevelopmental disorder

Monitoring change in breast density over time may help identify women at high risk of cancer

New AI tool shows early promise in detecting Parkinson's disease years before symptom onset

Study explores the role of dynamin protein DYN-1 in regenerative axonal fusion

Study reports cost-effectiveness of population genetic testing

New small-molecule drugs show potential clinical utility in treating world’s leading causes of blindness

Understanding Lupus: an interview with the Garvan Institute

Multiscale modeling and personalized therapies: tackling the complexities of epilepsy with degeneracy concept

Study introduces a new method for efficient delivery of particles into stem cells

New technique generates highest-resolution maps of the 3D genome

High-resolution atlas illustrates the development of human retina

AI tools can help simplify a test that works for hepatitis C and SARS-CoV-2

Organoids derived from cancer cells can reduce the need for trial and error in identifying effective treatments

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