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Genomics is the study of the complete genetic material, including genes and their functions, of an organism.

Study shows a genetic association of diarrhea in children

Susceptibility to diarrhea, a major cause of infant deaths in low- and middle-income countries, has genetic links which could hold the key to new treatments, research suggests.

31 Mar 2023

BGI Genomics and Zentya collaborate to launch first-ever fecal DNA tests for colorectal cancer in Slovakia

BGI Genomics is pleased to announce the launch of COLOTECTTM 1.0 in Slovakia, in collaboration with its local partner, Zentya.

30 Mar 2023

AI outperforms the leading tools in predicting enzyme function

A new artificial intelligence tool can predict the functions of enzymes based on their amino acid sequences, even when the enzymes are unstudied or poorly understood.

30 Mar 2023

Which functional and structural changes in the brain are associated with blood pressure elevation and cognitive impairment in humans?

Researchers identified brain structures related to cognitive impairment associated with elevated blood pressure (BP).

30 Mar 2023

JPL study uses metagenomic sequencing to monitor microbial burden on spacecraft

A recent study published in PLOS ONE uses metagenomics to examine the microbial composition in samples obtained from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

28 Mar 2023

Two distinct subtypes of insulin-producing beta cells identified

A team led by Van Andel Institute and Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics scientists has identified two distinct subtypes of insulin-producing beta cells, or ß cells, each with crucial characteristics that may be leveraged to better understand and treat Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

28 Mar 2023

Surgeons can play an important role in reducing breast cancer disparities

Surgeons can play a key role in reducing breast cancer disparities by increasing their awareness of where disparities exist and having open conversations with their patients about their needs to initiate referrals early on in their care, according to a new collective review article published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

28 Mar 2023

Using a long-read approach to gain better understanding of DNA mutations in cancer genomes

Looking to learn more from genomics sequencing about DNA mutations and cancer, researchers applied a long-read approach to get a broader genomic view.

27 Mar 2023

Researchers receive NCI grant to advance new treatment approach for pancreatic cancer

Cosimo Commisso, Ph.D., and Susanne Heynen-Genel, Ph.D., have received a grant from the National Cancer Institute to advance a new treatment approach for pancreatic cancer.

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

Microbes living in the human body may be acting as a reservoir for antibiotic resistance

The community of microbes living in and on our bodies may be acting as a reservoir for antibiotic resistance, according to new research from the Earlham Institute and Quadram Institute in Norwich.

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

Tulane receives up to $16 million to move nasal pneumonia vaccine from the lab to clinical trials

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases awarded an up to $16 million contract to Tulane University to bring to phase one clinical trial a nasal spray vaccine university researchers invented to thwart antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, a leading cause of pneumonia.

24 Mar 2023

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Study shows a genetic association of diarrhea in children

BGI Genomics and Zentya collaborate to launch first-ever fecal DNA tests for colorectal cancer in Slovakia

AI outperforms the leading tools in predicting enzyme function

Which functional and structural changes in the brain are associated with blood pressure elevation and cognitive impairment in humans?

JPL study uses metagenomic sequencing to monitor microbial burden on spacecraft

Two distinct subtypes of insulin-producing beta cells identified

Surgeons can play an important role in reducing breast cancer disparities

Using a long-read approach to gain better understanding of DNA mutations in cancer genomes

Researchers receive NCI grant to advance new treatment approach for pancreatic cancer

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

Microbes living in the human body may be acting as a reservoir for antibiotic resistance

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

Tulane receives up to $16 million to move nasal pneumonia vaccine from the lab to clinical trials

TTUHSC El Paso scientist receives $2.6 million NIH grant for research on tuberculosis

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