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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).

Machine learning applications for the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of cancer

Researchers review the application of machine learning in improving cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

19 Mar 2023

Study describes sex-specific genetic variants linked with depression

Depression is widely reported to be more common in women than in men, with women twice as likely to receive a diagnosis than men.

17 Mar 2023

Designer DNA drug could be used to delay paralysis in ALS

In virtually all persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and in up to half of all cases of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and frontotemporal dementia, a protein called TDP-43 is lost from its normal location in the nucleus of the cell.

17 Mar 2023

Genomic analysis of Ashaninka individuals reveals an unexpected amount of underlying diversity

The Ashaninka are the most numerous Indigenous people living in the rainforests of Peru and Brazil where they inhabit a crucial area between the Andes and sources of the Amazon River. And yet, despite the size of the population and their importance in the past and present, their genetic history has remained understudied.

17 Mar 2023

Examining SARS-CoV-2 origin theories

A recent study published in the Journal of Virology summarized the evidence on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) origin hypotheses.

16 Mar 2023

Scientists develop genetically defined mouse models for multiple myeloma subtypes

A team of scientists led by Martin Janz and Klaus Rajewsky at the Max Delbrück Center has successfully generated genetically defined mouse models for two subtypes of multiple myeloma.

16 Mar 2023

One-Pot-LAMP: A promising tool for non-small cell lung cancer diagnosis

Researchers assessed the efficiency of a genetic decoding system for diagnosing non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

16 Mar 2023

A high-throughput CAMP assay for the evaluation of the vitamin D-dependent antimicrobial response

A recent developed a novel and high-throughput assay to evaluate cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide.

16 Mar 2023

Scientists discover mechanism used by cancer cells to repair DNA damage induced by radiotherapy

A team of scientists led by Dr. Kei-ichi TAKATA from the Center for Genomic Integrity within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), has discovered a new type of DNA repair mechanism that cancer cells use to recover from next-generation cancer radiation therapy.

16 Mar 2023

PBD Biotech’s new lyophilized PCR reaction bead offers easy ambient shipping, extends global reach of active TB test

Tuberculosis testing and treatment needs to happen close to the point of infection. PBD Biotech has developed a lyophilized PCR reaction bead for its Actiphage® blood test for active TB.

16 Mar 2023

Researchers uncover new clue as to how "whole genome doubling" drives cancer

A single cell contains 2-3 meters of DNA, meaning that the only way to store it is to package it into tight coils.

15 Mar 2023

Point-of-care test identifies patients who may benefit from hypnosis interventions for pain treatment

Hypnosis is an effective treatment for pain for many individuals but determining which patients will benefit most can be challenging. Hypnotizability testing requires special training and in-person evaluation rarely available in the clinical setting.

15 Mar 2023

‘Glow-in-the-dark’ proteins could make disease diagnosis quicker and easier

Despite recent advancements, many highly sensitive diagnostic tests for viral diseases still require complicated techniques to prepare a sample or interpret a result, making them impractical for point-of-care settings or areas with few resources.

15 Mar 2023

BioEcho Achieves My Green Lab® Certification

BioEcho announces that its headquartered laboratory in Cologne, Germany has received the highest level of My Green Lab Certification.

15 Mar 2023

An emerging target for chronic kidney disease treatment - DNA-PKcs

A recent Nature Communications study suggested that DNA-PKcs could be a potential target for treating chronic kidney disease.

15 Mar 2023

How does the gut microbiome affect muscle strength?

Researchers use fecal microbiome transplantation in mouse models to examine the role of gut microbiota in determining muscle strength.

14 Mar 2023

How does dietary intervention affect aging?

Aging is a process that includes multiple interwoven mechanisms that interact with lifestyle factors. A new review seeks to encapsulate the available information on the effect of diet on aging at the cellular level in humans.

14 Mar 2023

Study identifies link between oral and gut microbiomes and depression

Researchers investigate the role of the oral-gut-brain axis in anxiety and depression.

14 Mar 2023

Scientists find a good treatment target for pulmonary hypertension

The vascular smooth muscle cells that normally give blood vessel walls strength and flexibility proliferate and become destructive in pulmonary hypertension, a typically rapidly progressing condition that makes it hard to get blood inside our lungs and oxygen to our bodies.

14 Mar 2023

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 causes DNA damage and elicits an altered DNA damage response

Researchers assessed the association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and DNA damage and cellular senescence.

14 Mar 2023

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Machine learning applications for the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of cancer

Study describes sex-specific genetic variants linked with depression

Designer DNA drug could be used to delay paralysis in ALS

Genomic analysis of Ashaninka individuals reveals an unexpected amount of underlying diversity

Examining SARS-CoV-2 origin theories

Scientists develop genetically defined mouse models for multiple myeloma subtypes

One-Pot-LAMP: A promising tool for non-small cell lung cancer diagnosis

A high-throughput CAMP assay for the evaluation of the vitamin D-dependent antimicrobial response

Scientists discover mechanism used by cancer cells to repair DNA damage induced by radiotherapy

PBD Biotech’s new lyophilized PCR reaction bead offers easy ambient shipping, extends global reach of active TB test

Researchers uncover new clue as to how "whole genome doubling" drives cancer

Point-of-care test identifies patients who may benefit from hypnosis interventions for pain treatment

‘Glow-in-the-dark’ proteins could make disease diagnosis quicker and easier

BioEcho Achieves My Green Lab® Certification

An emerging target for chronic kidney disease treatment - DNA-PKcs

How does the gut microbiome affect muscle strength?

How does dietary intervention affect aging?

Study identifies link between oral and gut microbiomes and depression

Scientists find a good treatment target for pulmonary hypertension

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 causes DNA damage and elicits an altered DNA damage response

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