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DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person’s body has the same DNA. Most DNA is located in the cell nucleus (where it is called nuclear DNA), but a small amount of DNA can also be found in the mitochondria (where it is called mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA).

IU Cancer Center secures new, renewed ACS funding to support research and education programs

As part of a longstanding partnership, the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center has received new and renewed funding from the American Cancer Society to support research and education programs.

27 Mar 2023

Myeloid cells can harbor HIV in people taking antiretroviral therapy

A subset of white blood cells, known as myeloid cells, can harbor HIV in people who have been virally suppressed for years on antiretroviral therapy, according to findings from a small study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

27 Mar 2023

Targeting the STING pathway with a combination strategy promotes antitumor activity

Immunotherapies have greatly improved the outcomes of many patients with melanoma. But there is still a need for new approaches for the subset of patients who do not respond well to this type of therapy.

27 Mar 2023

New statement suggests next steps to interpret incidentally identified gene variants related to heart disease

Increasing use of genetic testing means people may discover they have a gene variant associated with some types of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

27 Mar 2023

Human cells help scientists to better understand squid skin cells

Squids and octopuses are masters of camouflage, blending into their environment to evade predators or surprise prey.

27 Mar 2023

New technology can rapidly analyze the metabolic state of lipids in cells

Professor Itaru Hamachi, Lecturer Tomonori Tamura, and Assistant Professor Masaki Tsuchiya of Kyoto University have developed a new technology called O-ClickFC (Organelle-selective click labeling with flow cytometry), which can, at a very high speed, analyze the metabolic state of lipids in cells.

27 Mar 2023

Monocytes may be a stable reservoir of HIV in patients taking antiretroviral therapy

To develop treatments that may one day entirely rid the body of HIV infection, scientists have long sought to identify all of the places that the virus can hide its genetic code.

27 Mar 2023

Ask the Expert: 7 Questions about Colorectal Cancer & Non-invasive Fecal DNA Testing

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Dr. Yuying Wang, R&D Director (Oncology), from BGI Genomics, about colorectal cancer and the development and application of COLOTECTTM 1.0, a non-invasive fecal DNA test for the detection of colorectal cancer and pre-cancerous lesions.

From BGI Genomics 27 Mar 2023

BioEcho launches EchoLUTION™ FFPE DNA Kit for a simplified DNA extraction from FFPE samples

BioEcho Life Sciences, the biotechnology company delivering rapid and sustainable nucleic acid extraction products, announces the EchoLUTION FFPE DNA Kit release, for an innovative way to extract DNA from any kind of FFPE sample.

From BioEcho Life Sciences GmbH 27 Mar 2023

Possible pathways of C. auris emergence and the hypothetical role of interspecies transmission

Researchers summarized the current understanding of the emergence and ecologic niches of Candida auris.

27 Mar 2023

Advancements in understanding and treating breast cancer

Researchers describe recent advancements in breast cancer research.

26 Mar 2023

Study examines role of exercise on gut microbiome in middle-aged adults

Researchers evaluate the effects of BMI on physical activity-induced intestinal microbiome compositional alterations among middle-aged adult individuals.

26 Mar 2023

New discovery could help target the causes of aging and cancer development

A protein complex prevents the repair of genome damage in human cells, in mice and in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, a team of researchers at the University of Cologne has discovered.

23 Mar 2023

INTEGRA Biosciences’ products offer flexibility in the post-pandemic era

From INTEGRA Biosciences 23 Mar 2023

Menin protein protects against aging and cognitive decline

In a recent study published in the journal PLoS Biology, researchers from the University of Xiamen, China, explored the role of the hypothalamic menin in driving aging and associated cognitive decay.

23 Mar 2023

Pet dogs across the USA are becoming increasingly resistant to benzimidazole treatment

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS Pathogens, researchers in the United States of America (USA) and Canada found molecular evidence that the parasitic hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum) in pet dogs across the USA are becoming increasingly resistant to benzimidazole, a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug used for infection control.

22 Mar 2023

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IU Cancer Center secures new, renewed ACS funding to support research and education programs

Myeloid cells can harbor HIV in people taking antiretroviral therapy

Targeting the STING pathway with a combination strategy promotes antitumor activity

New statement suggests next steps to interpret incidentally identified gene variants related to heart disease

Human cells help scientists to better understand squid skin cells

New technology can rapidly analyze the metabolic state of lipids in cells

Monocytes may be a stable reservoir of HIV in patients taking antiretroviral therapy

Ask the Expert: 7 Questions about Colorectal Cancer & Non-invasive Fecal DNA Testing

BioEcho launches EchoLUTION™ FFPE DNA Kit for a simplified DNA extraction from FFPE samples

Possible pathways of C. auris emergence and the hypothetical role of interspecies transmission

Advancements in understanding and treating breast cancer

Study examines role of exercise on gut microbiome in middle-aged adults

New discovery could help target the causes of aging and cancer development

INTEGRA Biosciences’ products offer flexibility in the post-pandemic era

Menin protein protects against aging and cognitive decline

Pet dogs across the USA are becoming increasingly resistant to benzimidazole treatment

Study discovers a protein controlling resistance to chemotherapy

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