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C. difficile study finds the sharing of multiple antibiotic-resistance genes between pigs and humans

A study investigating samples of the superbug Clostridioides difficile across 14 pig farms in Denmark finds the sharing of multiple antibiotic-resistance genes between pigs and human patients, providing evidence that that animal to human (zoonotic) transmission is possible.

24 Apr 2022

Metabolomics and multi-omics perspective of cancer show promise for finding new treatments

While cancer is a genetic disease, the genetic component is just one piece of the puzzle - and researchers need to consider environmental and metabolic factors as well, according to a research review by a leading expert at the University of Alberta.

22 Apr 2022

Incidence of venous thromboembolism following COVID-19 vaccination

Researchers investigated the association between genetic predisposition to venous thromboembolism and increased risk of thrombosis post-COVID-19 vaccination.

22 Apr 2022

Efficacy of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 sublineages in Sweden

Researchers compared the vaccine effectiveness against infections by SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 sublineages in Sweden.

22 Apr 2022

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 is undergoing evolutionary changes at the functional RNA level in addition to the amino acid level

Researchers demonstrated SARS-CoV-2 evolution at the transcriptional level.

22 Apr 2022

Discovering Genetic Variants that Significantly Predispose People to Critical COVID-19

We speak with postdoctoral researcher Erola Pairo-Castineira about her recent work which aimed to find the genetic factors that may predispose individuals to critical COVID-19 and learn how COVID-19 affects cells in the body.

22 Apr 2022

Could DNA be linked to Premature Aging in Cancer Survivors?

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Wang about his latest research that investigated accelerated aging in childhood cancer survivors and the underlying genetics causing this.

22 Apr 2022

Dual release microparticle system promotes cranial bone defect healing

A new dual delivery system designed to sequentially release BMP2 and IGF1 in microparticles in an injectable hydrogel successfully healed an 8-mm cranial defect in rats.

21 Apr 2022

Most blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s disease perform inconsistently across racial groups

Three experimental blood tests used to identify people in early stages of Alzheimer's disease perform differently in Black individuals compared to white individuals, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

21 Apr 2022

Excitotoxicity matters for stroke recovery, new evidence shows

A new study has prompted scientists to reconsider a once-popular yet controversial idea in stroke research.

21 Apr 2022

New approach successfully differentiates between antibodies against influenza and SARS-CoV-2

A new study shows that it is possible to use the genetic sequences of a person's antibodies to predict what pathogens those antibodies will target.

21 Apr 2022

Cell division crucial for the success of macrophage infiltration

Researchers at ISTA discover a crucial process that enables immune cells to get to where they are needed. Study published in Science.

21 Apr 2022

DNA analysis of tumors uncovers a 'treasure trove' of clues about the causes of cancer

DNA analysis of thousands of tumors from NHS patients has found a 'treasure trove' of clues about the causes of cancer, with genetic mutations providing a personal history of the damage and repair processes each patient has been through.

21 Apr 2022

Abnormalities in astrocytes may play a key role in causing autism spectrum disorder symptoms

Abnormalities in a type of brain cell called astrocytes may play a pivotal role in causing some behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorders, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

21 Apr 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife scientists receive grant to fight pesticide-resistant cattle fever ticks

Two projects by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists aim to protect the U.S. cattle industry from the emerging threat of pesticide-resistant cattle fever ticks.

21 Apr 2022

Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Research has demonstrated the evolutionary process and biology of SARS-CoV-2, the causative pathogen of the COVID-19 pandemic.

21 Apr 2022

Study explores microbial genetic engineering approach as a replacement for shark livering for squalene

A new study examined possible genetic engineering approaches that could be utilized to tailor the metabolic processes of yeasts, bacteria, and thraustochytrids to optimize the synthesis of squalene.

21 Apr 2022

Study evaluates SARS-CoV-2 whole genome data from patients and staff in the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System

Researchers surveyed over 360 COVID-19 patients to characterize the SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequence diversity of individual infections.

21 Apr 2022

Researchers discover more needles in the haystack in the quest to unravel Alzheimer’s disease

21 million. That's the number of genetic variations in the human genome that researchers are sifting to identify patterns predisposing people to Alzheimer's disease.

20 Apr 2022

Mediterranean-style diet could reduce preeclampsia risk by at least 20%

A new Johns Hopkins Medicine study that surveyed a racially diverse group of more than 8,000 women has added to evidence that following a Mediterranean-style diet could lower the risk of preeclampsia by at least 20%.

20 Apr 2022

Genetic News and Research

C. difficile study finds the sharing of multiple antibiotic-resistance genes between pigs and humans

Metabolomics and multi-omics perspective of cancer show promise for finding new treatments

Incidence of venous thromboembolism following COVID-19 vaccination

Efficacy of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 sublineages in Sweden

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 is undergoing evolutionary changes at the functional RNA level in addition to the amino acid level

Discovering Genetic Variants that Significantly Predispose People to Critical COVID-19

Could DNA be linked to Premature Aging in Cancer Survivors?

Dual release microparticle system promotes cranial bone defect healing

Most blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s disease perform inconsistently across racial groups

Excitotoxicity matters for stroke recovery, new evidence shows

New approach successfully differentiates between antibodies against influenza and SARS-CoV-2

Cell division crucial for the success of macrophage infiltration

DNA analysis of tumors uncovers a 'treasure trove' of clues about the causes of cancer

Abnormalities in astrocytes may play a key role in causing autism spectrum disorder symptoms

Texas A&M AgriLife scientists receive grant to fight pesticide-resistant cattle fever ticks

Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study explores microbial genetic engineering approach as a replacement for shark livering for squalene

Study evaluates SARS-CoV-2 whole genome data from patients and staff in the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System

Researchers discover more needles in the haystack in the quest to unravel Alzheimer’s disease

Mediterranean-style diet could reduce preeclampsia risk by at least 20%

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