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Study pinpoints a protein linked to metastatic pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is the No. 3 cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and only 12% of patients survive five years after being diagnosed.

7 Feb 2024

Extra fingers and double hearts: Scientists decode how tiny mutations can derail development

Our genomes provide the instructions for proper growth and development. Millions of genomic switches, known as enhancers, control the location and timing of gene expression, which in turn ensures the correct proteins are made in the right cells at the right time throughout our lives.

6 Feb 2024

Study shines light on the role of transcription factors during early embryonic development

New international research shines a light on the role of transcription factors during early embryonic development.

6 Feb 2024

Study links specific inflammatory markers to increased cancer risk

The causal relevance of circulating inflammatory markers in cancer risk.

5 Feb 2024

Xist lncRNA identified as key trigger in female-biased autoimmune diseases

Researchers uncover that the Xist ribonucleoprotein complex, unique to females, is a key driver of sex-biased autoimmunity, offering new insights into autoimmune disorders' higher prevalence in women.

4 Feb 2024

XBB.1.5 updated COVID vaccine booster offers 54% increased protection against symptomatic infection

Early estimates show the 2023-24 updated monovalent XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine offers significant protection against symptomatic infection, with effectiveness varying by age and time since vaccination.

4 Feb 2024

Engrailed-1 protein promotes pancreatic cancer progression and metastasis

Pancreatic cancer is the No. 3 cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and only 12% of patients survive five years after being diagnosed.

2 Feb 2024

Machine learning can help predict the risk of bacterial co-infections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

University of Queensland researchers have used machine learning to help predict the risk of secondary bacterial infections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

2 Feb 2024

New insights on how diet regulates allergic responses

The intricate relationship that exists between humans and the gut microbiome has become a hot research topic, and scientists are constantly uncovering new reasons why a healthy diet can lead to a healthier life.

1 Feb 2024

New sequencing tool speeds up SARS-CoV-2 outbreak response and informs treatment

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. In the context of two Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreaks involving local transmission and an international flight, the authors of this article used meta-transcriptome and multi-amplicon sequencing to successfully acquire the complete viral genome sequences from clinical samples with varying viral loads.

1 Feb 2024

Is there an association between vitamin D, immunocompetence, and aging?

The role of an individual’s immunocompetence in the responsiveness to vitamin D.

1 Feb 2024

Immunocompromised patients show prolonged SARS-CoV-2 infection and unique mutations

study identifies risk factors for prolonged SARS-CoV-2 infection in immunocompromised patients, revealing that B-cell dysfunction, solid organ transplantation, and AIDS lead to longer infections and unique spike mutations.

31 Jan 2024

Ancient genomes unearth degenerate transposable elements in human DNA

The human genome, an intricate tapestry of genetic information for life, has proven to be a treasure trove of strange features. Among them are segments of DNA that can "jump around" and move within the genome, known as "transposable elements" (TEs).

30 Jan 2024

Weill Cornell Medicine researcher wins $2.1 million grant to study repetitive DNA and RNA sequences

Dr. Jeannine Gerhardt, an assistant professor of stem cell biology in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, has received a five-year, $2.1 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of the National Institutes of Health, for the study of repetitive DNA and RNA sequences and the mechanisms by which they cause cell dysfunction and diseases.

30 Jan 2024

Prime editing takes gene therapy to the next level

This study is led by Prof. Xianqun Fan (Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Ninth People's Hospital).

27 Jan 2024

The association between handgrip strength and functional outcomes in long COVID-19

The association between dynapenia with long coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

26 Jan 2024

Balancing efficacy and safety: The challenges of mRNA drugs and vaccines in modern medicine

Researchers analyzed the toxicity concerns and advancements in mRNA therapeutics, focusing on their cellular toxicity, reactogenicity, and distribution, and discussed the challenges and benefits of mRNA research.

24 Jan 2024

Groundbreaking technology shows immense potential for treating ischemic retinopathy

A groundbreaking technology with immense potential in treating ischemic retinopathy in premature infants and diabetic patients has been developed by Professor Byoung Heon Kang and his research team in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNIST, in collaboration with Professor Dong Ho Park's team at Kyungpook National University Hospital. Ischemic retinopathy, characterized by the breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier and abnormal blood vessel growth, often leads to vision impairment and loss.

24 Jan 2024

Rutgers researchers devise strategy to boost prostate cancer treatment efficacy

Rutgers researchers can predict which patients will benefit from a popular prostate cancer drug – and have devised a strategy that may make the treatment work longer.

22 Jan 2024

Discovery of toxic and protective short RNAs associated with Alzheimer's disease and superior memory capacity

Researchers explored how Death Induced by Survival gene Elimination through the analysis of RNA-induced silencing complex-bound short RNAs in Alzheimer's disease models influences neuronal survival and correlates with neurotoxicity in AD.

22 Jan 2024

Transcription News and Research

Study pinpoints a protein linked to metastatic pancreatic cancer

Extra fingers and double hearts: Scientists decode how tiny mutations can derail development

Study shines light on the role of transcription factors during early embryonic development

Study links specific inflammatory markers to increased cancer risk

Xist lncRNA identified as key trigger in female-biased autoimmune diseases

XBB.1.5 updated COVID vaccine booster offers 54% increased protection against symptomatic infection

Engrailed-1 protein promotes pancreatic cancer progression and metastasis

Machine learning can help predict the risk of bacterial co-infections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

New insights on how diet regulates allergic responses

New sequencing tool speeds up SARS-CoV-2 outbreak response and informs treatment

Is there an association between vitamin D, immunocompetence, and aging?

Immunocompromised patients show prolonged SARS-CoV-2 infection and unique mutations

Ancient genomes unearth degenerate transposable elements in human DNA

Weill Cornell Medicine researcher wins $2.1 million grant to study repetitive DNA and RNA sequences

Prime editing takes gene therapy to the next level

The association between handgrip strength and functional outcomes in long COVID-19

Balancing efficacy and safety: The challenges of mRNA drugs and vaccines in modern medicine

Groundbreaking technology shows immense potential for treating ischemic retinopathy

Rutgers researchers devise strategy to boost prostate cancer treatment efficacy

Discovery of toxic and protective short RNAs associated with Alzheimer's disease and superior memory capacity

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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