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How new Insights into ESR1 Mutant Breast Cancers may lead to Novel Therapy Targets

In this interview, we speak to Steffi Oesterreich, PH.D., from the University of Pittsburgh, about how new insights into a gene mutation present in 20-30% of breast cancer recurrences may have a silver lining, leading to novel treatment opportunities.

9 May 2022

What can chimpanzees tell us about cancer propensity in humans?

A recent study published in the renowned journal Cell Reports finds evidence for reduced functional activity of certain human cancer genes (such as breast cancer 2 gene or BRCA2), following the divergence from the chimpanzee-human last common ancestor.

9 May 2022

Using PCR-based genotyping to detect SARS-CoV-2 delta-omicron coinfection

In a recently published ‘Letter to the Editor’ in the journal Microbiology Spectrum, scientists have described the procedure of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based genotyping in identifying delta-omicron coinfection in clinical samples.

9 May 2022

Inversions in the human genome found to be more common than previously thought

Researchers at EMBL Heidelberg found that inversions in the human genome are more common than previously thought, which impacts our understanding of certain genetic diseases.

6 May 2022

Researchers confirm the existence of 36-mer cellulose synthase supercomplex in cotton fiber

About 180 billion tons of celluloses are produced by the world's vegetation annually, making this polysaccharide the most abundant biological macromolecule on earth.

6 May 2022

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute joins Cancer Proteome Project

The Josep Carreras Institute becomes part of the Cancer Proteome project, an international initiative for the study of malignant tumors.

6 May 2022

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals characteristics of myeloid immune cells in coronary plaque

Through single-cell RNA sequencing, a research group has successfully illuminated the characteristics of Myeloid immune cells in coronary plaque, which causes acute coronary syndrome (this term includes conditions such as unstable angina and acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)).

6 May 2022

Study finds promising new treatment for patients with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia

A Monash University led study has found a promising new treatment for patients with behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia, the second most common form of dementia in the under 60s – resulting in a stabilising of what would normally be escalating behavioural issues, and a slowing of brain shrinkage due to the disease.

6 May 2022

Potential antiviral targets in SARS-CoV-2

Researchers assessed potential targets in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

6 May 2022

Scientists explore immunopathology of COVID-19

Researchers explored the interactions between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and the host in the development of COVID-19.

6 May 2022

Insight into Neurological Diagnosis in Children

In this interview, we speak to Amy Brin, MSN, MA, PCNS-BC, CEO of the Child Neurology Foundation, about the current landscape of neurological diagnosis in children and the importance of helping patients and their families through the diagnosis and treatment process.

6 May 2022

Honeybee-based SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics

In a recent study posted to the Biology Open journal, researchers showed that honey bees could be conditioned to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)-infected samples.

6 May 2022

Influenza and pneumonia vaccinations linked with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Flu (influenza) and pneumonia vaccinations are associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2020.

5 May 2022

Reduced-calorie diet plus time-restricted eating promote longevity in mice

One recipe for longevity is simple, if not easy to follow: eat less. Studies in a variety of animals have shown that restricting calories can lead to a longer, healthier life.

5 May 2022

New method improves polygenic prediction of disease risk across diverse populations

Polygenic risk scores (PRS) are promising tools for predicting disease risk, but current versions have built-in bias that can affect their accuracy in some populations and result in health disparities.

5 May 2022

The impact of COVID-19 on digital health adoption

A new study analyzed the impact that coronavirus disease 2019 has had on the adoption of digital health.

5 May 2022

Scientists investigate the association between walking pace and leucocyte telomere length

In a new study, scientists investigated the association between walking pace and leucocyte telomere length.

5 May 2022

Are you getting enough sleep?

Sleep plays a vital role in the cognitive processing and maintenance of psychological health, which includes the processing of emotions and the consolidation of memories.

5 May 2022

Relevance of stem-loop 2 motif in SARS-CoV-2 and astroviruses

A recent paper posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server demonstrated that the stem-loop 2 motif (s2m) was substantial for astroviruses but unnecessary for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

5 May 2022

Benefits of endurance exercise in primary mitochondrial disease depend on the underlying mutation

Mitochondria serve as the main source of energy production in our cells, and endurance exercise is generally known to improve the function of mitochondria.

4 May 2022

Genetic News and Research

How new Insights into ESR1 Mutant Breast Cancers may lead to Novel Therapy Targets

What can chimpanzees tell us about cancer propensity in humans?

Using PCR-based genotyping to detect SARS-CoV-2 delta-omicron coinfection

Inversions in the human genome found to be more common than previously thought

Researchers confirm the existence of 36-mer cellulose synthase supercomplex in cotton fiber

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute joins Cancer Proteome Project

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals characteristics of myeloid immune cells in coronary plaque

Study finds promising new treatment for patients with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia

Potential antiviral targets in SARS-CoV-2

Scientists explore immunopathology of COVID-19

Insight into Neurological Diagnosis in Children

Honeybee-based SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics

Influenza and pneumonia vaccinations linked with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Reduced-calorie diet plus time-restricted eating promote longevity in mice

New method improves polygenic prediction of disease risk across diverse populations

The impact of COVID-19 on digital health adoption

Scientists investigate the association between walking pace and leucocyte telomere length

Are you getting enough sleep?

Relevance of stem-loop 2 motif in SARS-CoV-2 and astroviruses

Benefits of endurance exercise in primary mitochondrial disease depend on the underlying mutation

Sequencing & Genomics: Elevating Science and Healthcare 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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