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Genomics is the study of the complete genetic material, including genes and their functions, of an organism.

Some communities express mistrust and cynicism in response to conversations about genomics

New research published today in Human Genetics and Genomics Advances reveals the difference between ‘what we say’ and ‘what people hear’ when engaging underrepresented communities around genomics and healthcare.

4 Sep 2023

Scientists reclassify 200 rare immune system disorders using network-based approach

Scientists at CeMM, Max Perutz Labs, and St. Anna Children's Cancer Research Institute in Vienna have achieved a significant advancement in the research of rare immune system disorders.

1 Sep 2023

New liquid biopsy technology uses RNA "dark matter" to detect cancer

Cancer is most treatable in its early stages, so finding innovative and non-invasive methods to diagnose cancer early on is crucial for fighting the disease.

31 Aug 2023

Optibrium acquires BioPharmics LLC, expanding its 3D drug design and visualisation offering

Optibrium, a leading developer of software and AI solutions for drug discovery, today announced the acquisition of BioPharmics LLC.

From Optibrium Ltd. 31 Aug 2023

Smoking linked to increased risk of depression, bipolar disorder

Most of us know that smoking is unhealthy. Cigarette packets display shocking picture warnings of diseased lungs and rotting teeth. And we often hear in the media about how smoking can cause all sorts of cancer.

30 Aug 2023

Scale Biosciences Continues Commercial Expansion with Introduction of New and Differentiated Single Cell Methylation and Single Cell RNA Sequencing Solutions

Scale Biosciences, Inc. (ScaleBioTM), an innovator in single cell sequencing leveraging combinatorial indexing technologies, today announced an expansion of their product portfolio to enable a broader range of single cell omics experiments and unlock new translational research applications.

30 Aug 2023

AI-powered patient triage platform predicts COVID-19 severity and length of hospitalization

A team of researchers from Yale University and other institutions globally has developed an innovative patient triage platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that the researchers say is capable of predicting patient disease severity and length of hospitalization during a viral outbreak.

29 Aug 2023

Is obesity associated with risk of head and neck cancer?

The association between obesity and head and neck cancer risk.

29 Aug 2023

PROFID EHRA trial to assess the potential benefit of ICD therapy in myocardial infarction survivors

Is the routine implantation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) in myocardial infarction survivors with heart failure still an adequate therapy for prevention of sudden cardiac death?

28 Aug 2023

How does GERD increase the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding?

Study explores the potential causal link between GERD, a common gastrointestinal issue, and the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in women. The analysis suggests a potential causal relationship, although the results were inconclusive, pointing to the complexity of hormonal interactions in both conditions.

27 Aug 2023

Drexel University receives grants to support cell and gene therapy education

Drexel University's School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, in collaboration with Drexel's College of Medicine, has received grants from the pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb, to support the education and training of diverse and talented students looking to pursue careers in cell and gene therapy.

25 Aug 2023

Genetics and environment influence immune responses to SARS-CoV-2

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the clinical spectrum observed among people infected with SARS-CoV-2 ranged from asymptomatic carriage to death.

24 Aug 2023

Differences in immune responses to IL-6 inhibition therapy between male and female COVID-19 patients

Researchers investigated whether anti‑interleukin 6 monoclonal antibodies were related to heterogenous treatment effects between male and female COVID-19 patients.

24 Aug 2023

New gene variant linked to Parkinson's disease found in people of African ancestry

A gene variant found almost exclusively in the genomes of people of African ancestry increases the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to an international study of nearly 198,000 participants with this genetic background.

23 Aug 2023

First complete sequences of multiple human Y chromosomes shed light on its evolution and biology

Highly challenging to sequence and long overlooked, the human Y chromosome's contributions to health and disease remain largely unknown.

23 Aug 2023

Long-read sequencing reveals new details of Bartter syndrome type 3

Bartter syndrome type 3 is the result of several structural variants in the genome. By using long-read sequencing, Janine Altmüller and her team from the Max Delbrück Center, the BIH and University Hospital Cologne mapped out the rare disease in unprecedented detail.

23 Aug 2023

Artificial intelligence and polyclonal antibody sequencing redefine the future of antibody discovery

In this interview, News-Medical had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Xiaobing Han, Principal Scientist for Antibody Discovery at Rapid Novor.

From Rapid Novor Inc 23 Aug 2023

The value of whole-exome sequencing as a first-tier genetic test in the diagnosis of skin disorders

The genetic etiology by whole-exome sequencing (WES).

23 Aug 2023

New genes linked to breast cancer risk identified

A large-scale international collaborative study lead by Professor Jacques Simard from Université Laval and Professor Douglas Easton at the University of Cambridge, UK, has identified new genes associated with breast cancer that could eventually be included in tests to identify women at increased risk.

18 Aug 2023

Study finds how low levels of the TET2 gene fuel rapid growth of acute myeloid leukemia

Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, have identified how low levels of the TET2 gene fuel the rapid growth of acute myeloid leukemia in animal models.

17 Aug 2023

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Some communities express mistrust and cynicism in response to conversations about genomics

Scientists reclassify 200 rare immune system disorders using network-based approach

New liquid biopsy technology uses RNA "dark matter" to detect cancer

Optibrium acquires BioPharmics LLC, expanding its 3D drug design and visualisation offering

Smoking linked to increased risk of depression, bipolar disorder

Scale Biosciences Continues Commercial Expansion with Introduction of New and Differentiated Single Cell Methylation and Single Cell RNA Sequencing Solutions

AI-powered patient triage platform predicts COVID-19 severity and length of hospitalization

Is obesity associated with risk of head and neck cancer?

PROFID EHRA trial to assess the potential benefit of ICD therapy in myocardial infarction survivors

How does GERD increase the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding?

Drexel University receives grants to support cell and gene therapy education

Genetics and environment influence immune responses to SARS-CoV-2

Differences in immune responses to IL-6 inhibition therapy between male and female COVID-19 patients

New gene variant linked to Parkinson's disease found in people of African ancestry

First complete sequences of multiple human Y chromosomes shed light on its evolution and biology

Long-read sequencing reveals new details of Bartter syndrome type 3

Artificial intelligence and polyclonal antibody sequencing redefine the future of antibody discovery

The value of whole-exome sequencing as a first-tier genetic test in the diagnosis of skin disorders

New genes linked to breast cancer risk identified

Study finds how low levels of the TET2 gene fuel rapid growth of acute myeloid leukemia

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