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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).

Study sheds light on the interplay of genes in smoking addiction

Take a puff of nicotine for the first time, and your DNA plays an important role, alongside social and environmental factors, in shaping what happens next.

26 Mar 2024

New genetic system analyzes the underlying mechanisms of CRISPR-based DNA repair outcomes

Since its breakthrough development more than a decade ago, CRISPR has revolutionized DNA editing across a broad range of fields.

26 Mar 2024

ABT199/venetoclax synergism with thiotepa enhances cytotoxicity of chemo drugs in AML cells

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on March 14, 2024, entitled, "ABT199/venetoclax synergism with thiotepa enhances the cytotoxicity of fludarabine, cladribine and busulfan in AML cells."

26 Mar 2024

Key Charpentier/Doudna CRISPR patent upheld by China National Intellectual Property Administration

RS Genomics Limited, which was formed to provide broad access to the foundational CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property co-owned by Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, today announced its patent CN201380038920.6 was upheld by the CNIPA in response to an invalidation challenge.

From ERS Genomics 26 Mar 2024

Ubiquigent and Debiopharm enter agreement to support USP1 inhibitor programme for Debio 0432

Project will be a demonstration of how Ubiquigent’s DUB-centric platform can support the development of DUB inhibitors all the way from discovery through to clinical development.

From Ubiquigent Limited 26 Mar 2024

Vitamin D shows promise in targeting aging's biological mechanisms, study finds

What is currently known about the potential effect of vitamin D (VitD) on modulating some hallmarks of aging.

26 Mar 2024

Emerging trends in wearable breath sensors aim at personalized healthcare solutions

Using wearable breath sensors to monitor respiratory parameters such as temperature, airflow, and humidity, and to detect various respiratory biomarkers.

26 Mar 2024

Nucleus Genomics ushers in a new era of personalized medicine to the public

Nucleus Genomics, the next-generation genetic testing and analysis company, today announced the launch of its DNA analysis product to bring the benefits of personalized medicine to everyone.

25 Mar 2024

MUTYH gene mutation linked to increased risk of various solid tumors

A gene associated with colorectal cancer appears to also play a role in the development of other solid tumors, according to a study of over 350,000 patient biopsy samples conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Foundation Medicine.

25 Mar 2024

Unraveling epigenetic contributions to autoimmune skin diseases

The central dogma proposed that genetic information predominantly transfers from DNA to RNA during gene expression to make a functional product protein.

25 Mar 2024

Study reveals e-cigarette users with limited smoking history show similar DNA alterations as smokers

A study assessed the effect of tobacco smoking and electronic cigarette (e-cigarettes) use on DNA methylation changes associated with carcinogenesis.

25 Mar 2024

Boosting butyrate-producing gut bacteria lowers hospitalization rates for infections

A study of two large European patient cohorts has found that for every 10% increase in butyrate-producing bacteria in a patient's gut, the risk of hospitalization for any infection falls by between 14 and 25% across two large national cohorts.

22 Mar 2024

Researchers shed light on proteins controlling the development of ovaries in mice

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shed light on the proteins controlling the development of ovaries in mice before and after birth.

22 Mar 2024

Research provides first evidence for a possible cause of familial ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative disease. The neurons responsible for movement begin to die and muscle control is progressively lost, leading to a fatal outcome.

22 Mar 2024

Boosting mRNA activity and longevity with multi-tailed structures

Messenger RNA (mRNA) made its big leap into the public limelight during the pandemic, thanks to its cornerstone role in several COVID-19 vaccines

22 Mar 2024

Aging linked to length of genes, study suggests

Aging may be less about specific "aging genes" and more about how long a gene is. Many of the changes associated with aging could be occurring due to decreased expression of long genes, say researchers in an opinion piece publishing March 21 in the journal Trends in Genetics.

22 Mar 2024

Scientists uncover four proteins that govern the identity of anaplastic large cell lymphoma

A collaboration between scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute uncovered four proteins that govern the identity of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), an aggressive form of cancer.

22 Mar 2024

LungVax vaccine uses DNA technology to prevent lung cancer

Developed by scientists from the University of Oxford, the Francis Crick Institute and University College London, the LungVax vaccine uses technology similar to the highly successful Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

21 Mar 2024

Long genes linked to faster biological aging

What causes our body to age? Four complementary studies, including one from Northwestern Medicine, have come to the same conclusion: long genes.

21 Mar 2024

Researchers devise novel technique for crafting human artificial chromosomes

Human artificial chromosomes (HACs) capable of working within human cells could power advanced gene therapies, including those addressing some cancers, along with many laboratory applications, though serious technical obstacles have hindered their development.

21 Mar 2024

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Study sheds light on the interplay of genes in smoking addiction

New genetic system analyzes the underlying mechanisms of CRISPR-based DNA repair outcomes

ABT199/venetoclax synergism with thiotepa enhances cytotoxicity of chemo drugs in AML cells

Key Charpentier/Doudna CRISPR patent upheld by China National Intellectual Property Administration

Ubiquigent and Debiopharm enter agreement to support USP1 inhibitor programme for Debio 0432

Vitamin D shows promise in targeting aging's biological mechanisms, study finds

Emerging trends in wearable breath sensors aim at personalized healthcare solutions

Nucleus Genomics ushers in a new era of personalized medicine to the public

MUTYH gene mutation linked to increased risk of various solid tumors

Unraveling epigenetic contributions to autoimmune skin diseases

Study reveals e-cigarette users with limited smoking history show similar DNA alterations as smokers

Boosting butyrate-producing gut bacteria lowers hospitalization rates for infections

Researchers shed light on proteins controlling the development of ovaries in mice

Research provides first evidence for a possible cause of familial ALS

Boosting mRNA activity and longevity with multi-tailed structures

Aging linked to length of genes, study suggests

Scientists uncover four proteins that govern the identity of anaplastic large cell lymphoma

LungVax vaccine uses DNA technology to prevent lung cancer

Long genes linked to faster biological aging

Researchers devise novel technique for crafting human artificial chromosomes

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