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Bioinformatics is the application of information techniques for the storage, retrieval, and analysis of large quantities of biological data.

Insilico Medicine's PandaOmics Box enhances drug discovery with advanced AI capabilities

The development of innovative medicines is an expensive, time-consuming and risky business. On average, it usually takes at least a decade and billions of dollars to bring a new drug from project initiation to approval.

25 Jul 2024

Breakthrough in acute myeloid leukemia treatment targets stem cells

Acute myeloid leukemia is one of the deadliest cancers. Leukemic stem cells responsible for the disease are highly resistant to treatment.

24 Jul 2024

Ohio State leads multi-million dollar research on long COVID solutions

A 2022 study suggesting that blocking a single molecule could protect against severe illness in COVID-19 has led to a $15 million federal grant supporting a comprehensive effort to learn more – with finding a solution to long COVID at the center of the new research.

23 Jul 2024

Study identifies trends in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists

Investigators at Cedars-Sinai and other institutions conducted a nationwide, population-based study to identify trends in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs)-;prescription medications sold under popular drug names like Ozempic and Wegovy-;in the United States.

22 Jul 2024

Research uncovers dengue’s surprising invasion strategies

Mosquito-borne viral infections once confined to tropical regions are spreading. Dengue virus infects up to 400 million people worldwide each year according to World Health Organization estimates, and no available treatments exist for this disease.

22 Jul 2024

Innovative genetic approaches to rare disease diagnosis

The majority of rare diseases have a genetic cause. The underlying genetic alteration can be found more and more easily, for example by means of exome sequencing (ES), leading to a molecular genetic diagnosis.

22 Jul 2024

High mutation count in new COVID-19 variants does not increase immune evasion, study finds

New research from UNC Charlotte's Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks (CIPHER) has found that the two recent and prevalent strains of the virus that cause COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 variants BA.2.86 and JN.1, are not significantly better than their predecessor Omicron at evading immune responses and causing infections despite having a high number of mutations compared to Omicron.

19 Jul 2024

Marshall University receives $3.3 million grant to examine genetic mechanisms behind fentanyl addiction

Marshall University was awarded a $3.3 million grant (#R01DA057931) from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to examine the genetic mechanisms that underlie fentanyl addiction.

19 Jul 2024

Discovery of over 1,000 undetected proteins in metabolite samples

Van Andel Institute scientists have identified more than 1,000 previously undetected proteins in common metabolite samples, which persist despite extraction methods designed to weed them out.

18 Jul 2024

Study highlights the role of RGS16 in glioma progression

Gang Li et al., at Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, China, presented a comprehensive study on the role of regulator of G-protein signaling 16 (RGS16) in the progression of glioma, a highly aggressive central nervous system tumor.

17 Jul 2024

Breakthrough interactive atlas offers pathway to precision medicine for TBI patients

Researchers at Phoenix's Barrow Neurological Institute and the University of Pittsburgh have created a vast interactive atlas that may eventually help doctors use precision medicine to target treatments for traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients – and could replace the existing uniform treatment model.

16 Jul 2024

Weill Cornell researchers define three Parkinson's subtypes with machine learning

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have used machine learning to define three subtypes of Parkinson's disease based on the pace at which the disease progresses.

16 Jul 2024

Bridging chemistry and computing to combat cancer

Vincent Zoete is developing computer tools to fight cancer. The chemist, who heads two groups at the University of Lausanne and the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, predicts the effects of new drugs.

16 Jul 2024

Study identifies RFC4 as key player in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Lichuan Wu et al., at Medical College of Guangxi University, China, presented a comprehensive study on the role of replication factor C subunit 4 (RFC4) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a type of epithelial cancer commonly associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection.

12 Jul 2024

New study reveals the genetic cause of Parkinson's disease

According to Science Alert, neuroscientists from Johns Hopkins University have recently discovered a new treatment for Parkinson's disease using an FDA-approved cancer drug.

11 Jul 2024

Salads under scrutiny: Study reveals contamination risks and solutions in ready-to-eat salads

The research paper highlights critical contamination points in the production of ready-to-eat salads and discusses solutions to ensure microbiological safety and health.

10 Jul 2024

Study examines the frequency and preventability of adverse drug events in outpatient settings

Rachel L. Wasserman, PharmD, of the Department of General Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, is the lead author and David W. Bates, MD, medical director of Clinical and Quality Analysis for Mass General Brigham and Co-Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence and BioInformatics for Mass General Brigham, is the senior author of a new study published in BMJ Quality & Safety, "Frequency and preventability of adverse drug events in the outpatient setting."

9 Jul 2024

New 'band-aid' measures body biomarkers that indicate health or disease through sweat

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a 'band-aid' or plaster that measures body 'biomarkers' that can indicate health or disease through sweat, paving the way for a new non-invasive and effective way for patients to monitor their health.

8 Jul 2024

Advancing genomics research: An inside look at Azenta Life Sciences' new Oxford Genomics Laboratory

This interview delves into the capabilities and services of Azenta Life Sciences' new Oxford Genomics Laboratory, discussing its role in advancing genomic research in the UK, the unique setup process, and future expansion plans.

From GENEWIZ from Azenta Life Sciences 8 Jul 2024

Novel antiviral protein SAMD9L blocks HIV-1 and other lentiviruses

Researchers discovered that interferon-stimulated SAMD9L restricts HIV-1 and other lentiviruses by inhibiting viral translation and endosomal trafficking, while SAMD9 enhances HIV-1 replication.

7 Jul 2024

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Insilico Medicine's PandaOmics Box enhances drug discovery with advanced AI capabilities

Breakthrough in acute myeloid leukemia treatment targets stem cells

Ohio State leads multi-million dollar research on long COVID solutions

Study identifies trends in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists

Research uncovers dengue’s surprising invasion strategies

Innovative genetic approaches to rare disease diagnosis

High mutation count in new COVID-19 variants does not increase immune evasion, study finds

Marshall University receives $3.3 million grant to examine genetic mechanisms behind fentanyl addiction

Discovery of over 1,000 undetected proteins in metabolite samples

Study highlights the role of RGS16 in glioma progression

Breakthrough interactive atlas offers pathway to precision medicine for TBI patients

Weill Cornell researchers define three Parkinson's subtypes with machine learning

Bridging chemistry and computing to combat cancer

Study identifies RFC4 as key player in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

New study reveals the genetic cause of Parkinson's disease

Salads under scrutiny: Study reveals contamination risks and solutions in ready-to-eat salads

Study examines the frequency and preventability of adverse drug events in outpatient settings

New 'band-aid' measures body biomarkers that indicate health or disease through sweat

Advancing genomics research: An inside look at Azenta Life Sciences' new Oxford Genomics Laboratory

Novel antiviral protein SAMD9L blocks HIV-1 and other lentiviruses

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