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Changes to tumor DNA can help predict cancer's next move

Knowing whether a tumor might grow or spread to other parts of a patient’s body could be key to survival – and now scientists are one step closer to unlocking the ability to predict just that.

13 Apr 2023

From Sanger Sequencing to the Human Genome Project: The Evolution of DNA Sequencing Technology

In this inspiring interview, we speak to Dr. Radoje Drmanac, co-founder of Complete Genomics, about the past, present, and future of genomics research.

From MGI 13 Apr 2023

Study provides direct evidence of adaptive evolution in the skin microbiome

Human skin is home to millions of microbes. One of these microbes, Staphylococcus aureus, is an opportunistic pathogen that can invade patches of skin affected by eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis.

12 Apr 2023

Researchers conduct experiments comparing de novo proteins with computer-generated proteins

Proteins are components of every cell. How they have changed in the course of evolution for the purpose of taking on new functions in the body, has long been a subject of research.

12 Apr 2023

The international spread of drug-resistant Shigella sonnei

Researchers examined the international dissemination of the outbreak of extensively drug-resistant Shigella sonnei.

12 Apr 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection among infants born to maternal COVID-19 cases during Omicron variant predominance

Researchers assessed the incidence rate of SARS-CoV-2 infections pre- and post-SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC dominance among infants.

12 Apr 2023

Daily statin medication could improve cardiovascular outcomes in people with HIV

A National Institutes of Health clinical trial was stopped early because a daily statin medication was found to reduce the increased risk of cardiovascular disease among people living with HIV in the first large-scale clinical study to test a primary cardiovascular prevention strategy in this population.

11 Apr 2023

Scientists isolate two antibodies that neutralize all current SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Researchers found antibodies that neutralize all current SARS-CoV-2 variants.

11 Apr 2023

Study finds human surfactant protein A can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

Researchers assess the efficacy of the human surfactant protein A against SARS-CoV-2 infectivity.

10 Apr 2023

3D structure of a probable precursor to the CRISPR-Cas12 enzyme revealed

Gene editing is one of the latest breakthroughs in biology. The widely known CRISPR-Cas gene editing system provided prokaryotes (organisms that lack cell nuclei) an immunity against foreign DNA. Since the discovery of the CRISPR gene editing technology, scientists are revealing the evolution of the CRISPR-Cas proteins from their precursors.

7 Apr 2023

Highly complementary, biologically relevant protein-protein interactions can evolve entirely by chance

Proteins are the key players for virtually all molecular processes within the cell. To fulfil their diverse functions, they have to interact with other proteins.

7 Apr 2023

Research opens the door to new approaches for tackling antibiotic-resistant TB

University of Otago researchers have discovered new ways to treat antibiotic-resistant strains of tuberculosis (TB), opening the door to new approaches for tackling the disease that kills about 4,000 people a day.

6 Apr 2023

mAb therapy reduces risk of hospitalization and death against Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants

Researchers assess the efficacy of monoclonal antibodies in treating COVID-19 caused by different viral variants.

6 Apr 2023

Revolution in MDR-TB treatment: Shorter all-oral regimens

Researchers reported on the evolution of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) therapy.

6 Apr 2023

Omicron BA.5 variant demonstrates increased neuroinvasiveness and pathogenicity in mice

Researchers assessed the extent of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC BA.5 sub-VOC infection-associated brain infection and death.

5 Apr 2023

Shape-shifting antibiotics may be the new weapon against drug-resistant superbugs

In the United States alone, drug-resistant bacteria and fungi infect almost 3 million people per year and kill about 35,000. Antibiotics are essential and effective, but in recent years overuse has led to some bacteria developing resistance to them.

4 Apr 2023

ChatGPT provides correct health advice about 88% of the time, study finds

As more consumers turn to the newly available ChatGPT for health advice, researchers are eager to see whether the information provided by the artificial intelligence chatbot is reliable and accurate.

4 Apr 2023

Study indicates an increased likelihood of COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children living in rural areas

Researchers investigated characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infections related to pediatric hospitalizations.

4 Apr 2023

Researchers elucidate how a single mutation causes episodic ataxia type 6

Worldwide, only a handful of patients are known to suffer from episodic ataxia type 6, a neurological disease that causes transient loss of muscle control.

3 Apr 2023

Cold temperature plays a central role in longevity

Cold activates a cellular cleansing mechanism that breaks down harmful protein aggregations responsible for various diseases associated with aging.

3 Apr 2023

Evolution News and Research

Changes to tumor DNA can help predict cancer's next move

From Sanger Sequencing to the Human Genome Project: The Evolution of DNA Sequencing Technology

Study provides direct evidence of adaptive evolution in the skin microbiome

Researchers conduct experiments comparing de novo proteins with computer-generated proteins

The international spread of drug-resistant Shigella sonnei

SARS-CoV-2 infection among infants born to maternal COVID-19 cases during Omicron variant predominance

Daily statin medication could improve cardiovascular outcomes in people with HIV

Scientists isolate two antibodies that neutralize all current SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Study finds human surfactant protein A can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

3D structure of a probable precursor to the CRISPR-Cas12 enzyme revealed

Highly complementary, biologically relevant protein-protein interactions can evolve entirely by chance

Research opens the door to new approaches for tackling antibiotic-resistant TB

mAb therapy reduces risk of hospitalization and death against Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants

Revolution in MDR-TB treatment: Shorter all-oral regimens

Omicron BA.5 variant demonstrates increased neuroinvasiveness and pathogenicity in mice

Shape-shifting antibiotics may be the new weapon against drug-resistant superbugs

ChatGPT provides correct health advice about 88% of the time, study finds

Study indicates an increased likelihood of COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children living in rural areas

Researchers elucidate how a single mutation causes episodic ataxia type 6

Cold temperature plays a central role in longevity

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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