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TGen scientists identify novel genomic mutation that causes developmental delays in children

Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute have identified a genomic mutation that causes physical abnormalities and developmental delays in children.

3 Feb 2017

GIANT study uncovers new, rare DNA changes that affect human height

In the largest, deepest search to date, the international Genetic Investigation of Anthropometric Traits Consortium has uncovered 83 new DNA changes that affect human height.

3 Feb 2017

Precision-medicine approach could improve accuracy of PSA-based prostate cancer screening tests

A new study led by researchers at UC San Francisco and Kaiser Permanente has identified genetic predictors of normal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in healthy men, which could be used to improve the accuracy of PSA-based prostate cancer screening tests.

3 Feb 2017

New study offers insights into how antidepressants work in the brain

When they work, antidepressant medications may take weeks or months to alleviate symptoms of depression.

2 Feb 2017

IDT offers cost-effective and most complete spectrum of CRISPR genome editing systems

Reflecting its drive to provide innovative solutions to the genomics community, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the first genomics company to develop and bring to market a complete ribonucleoprotein-based Cpf1 CRISPR system.

2 Feb 2017

Oral dose of phage cocktail prevents infection and cholera-like symptoms in animal model

Oral administration of a cocktail of three viruses, all of which specifically kill cholera bacteria, prevents infection and cholera-like symptoms in animal model experiments, report scientists from Tufts University School of Medicine and the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at Tufts in Nature Communications on Feb. 1.

1 Feb 2017

Study finds new links between human genome and inflammation tracers

Researchers from the Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Turku, Finland, have studied over ten million DNA variations and found new links between the human genome and inflammation tracers.

1 Feb 2017

Scientists use big data to create map linking breast cancer cell shape and genes

Scientists have created a 'map' linking the shape of breast cancer cells to genes turned on and off, and matched it to real disease outcomes, which could one day help doctors select treatments, according to a study published in Genome Research today (Wednesday).

1 Feb 2017

NMR and metabolic phenotyping

In this interview, Dr Harmut Schafer introduces the work being done at the Phenome Center in Birmingham, on metabolic phenotyping using NMR.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 31 Jan 2017

TSRI study offers first look at early stages of brain development in patients with Fragile X syndrome

A new study led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute is giving researchers a first look at the early stages of brain development in patients with Fragile X syndrome, a disorder that causes mild to severe intellectual disability and is the most common genetic cause of autism spectrum disorder.

31 Jan 2017

Researchers develop online resource to gather, organize research information on cancer mutations

The body of knowledge on cancer genomics is massive and ever-expanding. But this wealth of potentially critical information is far less likely to be of help to patients if it is inaccessible to the doctors who treat them.

31 Jan 2017

Scientists develop unique method to fix genes in living organisms

A unique gene-editing method that efficiently inserts DNA into genes located in dividing and non-dividing cells of living rats has been developed by a team of international researchers, including scientists from KAUST.

31 Jan 2017

OHSU scientists uncover method for efficiently mapping genome of single cells in the body

OHSU scientists have uncovered a method for quickly and efficiently mapping the genome of single cells within the body. Their findings, to be published Jan. 30 in the journal Nature Methods, clears the way for a significant advance in precision medicine, including cancer, and many other disease areas.

30 Jan 2017

Genome News and Research

TGen scientists identify novel genomic mutation that causes developmental delays in children

GIANT study uncovers new, rare DNA changes that affect human height

Precision-medicine approach could improve accuracy of PSA-based prostate cancer screening tests

New study offers insights into how antidepressants work in the brain

IDT offers cost-effective and most complete spectrum of CRISPR genome editing systems

Oral dose of phage cocktail prevents infection and cholera-like symptoms in animal model

Study finds new links between human genome and inflammation tracers

Scientists use big data to create map linking breast cancer cell shape and genes

NMR and metabolic phenotyping

TSRI study offers first look at early stages of brain development in patients with Fragile X syndrome

Researchers develop online resource to gather, organize research information on cancer mutations

Scientists develop unique method to fix genes in living organisms

OHSU scientists uncover method for efficiently mapping genome of single cells in the body

Lund researchers map entire methylome in insulin-producing pancreatic islets

ACMG issues new Points to Consider statement on potential clinical application of genome editing

Researchers provide insights into effects of microgravity on bone tissue

Interventions that change the brain may promote resilience and improved mental health

New study explores how protein production goes off script when skin cells turn cancerous

Researchers identify novel risk genes linked to bipolar disorder

Scientists aim to understand how mitochondrial defects lead to pathological states

Genetics & Genomics - Second Edition eBook

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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