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New chemical trap catches trace glycoproteins, shows promise for targeted cancer treatments

Cancer drops sparse chemical hints of its presence early on, but unfortunately, many of them are in a class of biochemicals that could not be detected thoroughly, until now.

8 May 2018

Preclinical study suggests ARID1a mutations may help predict immunotherapy success

Functional loss of ARID1a, a frequently mutated tumor suppressor gene, causes deficiencies in normal DNA repair and may sensitize tumors to immune checkpoint blockade therapies, according to researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

8 May 2018

Genes that control the immune system may play role in hair graying

A study has found a link between genes that warn our bodies of a pathogenic infection and genes that play a role in determining hair color.

4 May 2018

New EU collaborative project aims to improve prevention and treatment of stroke

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin is hosting a new EU collaborative project.

4 May 2018

Researchers characterize new protein that plays key role in genetic stability of cells

Researchers from the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences have characterized a new protein that is important to the genetic stability of our cells.

3 May 2018

Study reveals essential malaria parasite genes

Researchers have exploited a quirk in the genetic make-up of the deadly malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, to create 38,000 mutant strains and then determine which of the organism's genes are essential to its growth and survival.

3 May 2018

‘Splash Away Cancer!’ swimming fundraiser slated for May 19

The 'Splash Away Cancer!' event will take place Saturday, May 19. The swimming fundraiser supports cancer research and patient care programs at The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center. The event is sponsored by the Lobo Aquatic Club, UNM Recreational Services and New Mexico Masters Swimming.

2 May 2018

Research findings challenge feasibility of 'shock and kill' approach to cure HIV

Researchers have provided new insight into the cellular processes behind the 'shock and kill' approach to curing HIV, which they say challenges the effectiveness of the treatment.

2 May 2018

New GP-write project to develop ultra-safe cells resistant to natural viruses

The Center for Excellence in Engineering Biology and the leadership of Genome Project-write today announced its first grand-scale community-wide project, to develop "ultra-safe cells" that resist natural viruses and potentially radiation, freezing, aging and cancer.

2 May 2018

Researchers use human and worm data to explore mutational causes of cancer

Researchers at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), the University of Dundee and the Wellcome Sanger Institute have used human and worm data to explore the mutational causes of cancer.

2 May 2018

New optogenetic tools show promise in treating cardiovascular, neuropsychiatric disorders

You've heard of "nature versus nurture," and philosophers argue about which is more important. But how does this work on the cellular level?

27 Apr 2018

Blood biopsies may offer more comprehensive genetic information than bone marrow tests, shows research

Bone marrow biopsies are the gold standard for diagnosing and monitoring the progression of multiple myeloma, but these procedures are far too invasive to perform at every patient visit.

27 Apr 2018

Specific type of RNA editing plays key role in protein variation in cancer cells, shows research

A multi-center study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has shed light on why proteins, the seedlings that serve as the incubator for many cancers, can vary from cancer to cancer and even patient to patient, a discovery that adds to a growing base of knowledge important for developing more effective precision therapies.

27 Apr 2018

Zika virus can be used for treating aggressive human central nervous system tumors, shows study

A Brazilian study published April 26 in the journal Cancer Research shows for the first time in vivo that Zika virus can be used as a tool to treat aggressive human central nervous system (CNS) tumors.

27 Apr 2018

New study identifies 44 genomic variants linked to depression

A new meta-analysis of more than 135,000 people with major depression and more than 344,000 controls has identified 44 genomic variants, or loci, that have a statistically significant association with depression.

26 Apr 2018

Advances in genetic testing give new insights to parents of children with epileptic encephalopathy

Advances in genetic testing offer new insights to parents who have a child with a rare but serious form of epilepsy, epileptic encephalopathy (EE), found in one of about every 2,000 births and characterized by developmental disabilities as well as horrible seizures.

26 Apr 2018

Salk researchers develop new glioblastoma model using gene-edited organoids

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an incredibly deadly brain cancer and presents a serious black box challenge. It's virtually impossible to observe how these tumors operate in their natural environment and animal models don't always provide good answers.

25 Apr 2018

New technique harnesses 'natural barcodes' to facilitate better cell tracking

Each of us carries in our genomes about 10 million genetic variations called single nucleotide polymorphisms, which represent a difference of just one letter in the genetic code.

24 Apr 2018

Researchers discover new gene associated with aortic aneurysms

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has identified a new gene linked to human aortic aneurysms. By combining comprehensive genetic studies in the fruit fly, dataset searches and analysis of diseased human aortic tissue, the researchers shed light on mechanisms not previously known to be associated with this devastating disease.

24 Apr 2018

Scientists use haploid stem cells to create an atlas of the human genome

Researchers have used a sophisticated gene-editing technology to create a new type of embryonic stem cell and an atlas of the human genome.

24 Apr 2018

Genome News and Research

New chemical trap catches trace glycoproteins, shows promise for targeted cancer treatments

Preclinical study suggests ARID1a mutations may help predict immunotherapy success

Genes that control the immune system may play role in hair graying

New EU collaborative project aims to improve prevention and treatment of stroke

Researchers characterize new protein that plays key role in genetic stability of cells

Study reveals essential malaria parasite genes

‘Splash Away Cancer!’ swimming fundraiser slated for May 19

Research findings challenge feasibility of 'shock and kill' approach to cure HIV

New GP-write project to develop ultra-safe cells resistant to natural viruses

Researchers use human and worm data to explore mutational causes of cancer

New optogenetic tools show promise in treating cardiovascular, neuropsychiatric disorders

Blood biopsies may offer more comprehensive genetic information than bone marrow tests, shows research

Specific type of RNA editing plays key role in protein variation in cancer cells, shows research

Zika virus can be used for treating aggressive human central nervous system tumors, shows study

New study identifies 44 genomic variants linked to depression

Advances in genetic testing give new insights to parents of children with epileptic encephalopathy

Salk researchers develop new glioblastoma model using gene-edited organoids

New technique harnesses 'natural barcodes' to facilitate better cell tracking

Researchers discover new gene associated with aortic aneurysms

Scientists use haploid stem cells to create an atlas of the human genome

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