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UNSW research improves fundamental understanding of the mechanism behind sickle cell disease

UNSW researchers have used CRISPR gene editing – a type of 'molecular scissors' – to understand how deletions in one area of the genome can affect the expression of nearby genes.

8 Apr 2022

Large-scale study sheds more light on the genetic basis of schizophrenia

What is the role of genetics in schizophrenia? To address this question, an international group of researchers led by Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Cardiff University developed and conducted the largest-ever genetic study on schizophrenia.

7 Apr 2022

Unique immune cell fingerprint can help rapidly identify better treatment for autoimmune disease

Most autoimmune diseases are easy to diagnose but hard to treat. A paper published today in Science proposes using your unique immune cell fingerprint to rapidly identify which treatments will work for your autoimmune disease.

7 Apr 2022

Researchers develop universal AI algorithm to "clean" noisy single-cell RNA sequencing data

Just as asking a single person about their health will provide tailored, personalized information impossible to glean from a large poll, an individual cell's genome or transcriptome can provide much more information about their place in living systems than sequencing a whole batch of cells.

7 Apr 2022

Researchers discover over 40 new genetic markers for Alzheimer’s disease

A new Nature Genetics study describes over 70 gene markers that appear to be significantly associated with AD risk using translational genomics.

6 Apr 2022

Human genome sequenced in its entirety for the first time

An international team of almost one hundred scientists has uncovered the complete, gap-free human genome by deciphering the remaining and hitherto unknown sequences – opening the door for novel approaches to treat various diseases. This seminal, historical study is published in the renowned journal Science.

3 Apr 2022

TLR7 and MARK1 genomic variants impact COVID-19 prognosis

Researchers conduct a massive exome-wide genome study to explore the connections between gene variants/deleterious mutations and COVID-19 outcomes.

3 Apr 2022

Scientists use new CRISPR gene-editing approach to find paths toward possible HIV cure

Scientists at Northwestern Medicine are using new advances in CRISPR gene-editing technology to uncover new biology that could lead to longer-lasting treatments and new therapeutic strategies for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

1 Apr 2022

Research illuminates why immune disorders affect only one of two identical twins

Scientists have long queried the causes of immune disorders in only one of two identical twins with identical genes. New research from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute in Spain and their collaborators, has found the answer lies in both alterations in immune cell-cell communication and the epigenome, the host of biological processes that regulate how our genes function.

1 Apr 2022

UW Medicine scientists contribute to the publication of first complete, gapless genome sequence

UW Medicine genome scientists were among the leading contributors to the publication of the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome announced this week by the National Human Genome Research Institute.

31 Mar 2022

Yale researchers identify accelerated genetic aging in breast tissue adjacent to tumors

An analysis by Yale Cancer Center researchers identified accelerated genetic aging in breast tissue adjacent to breast cancer tumors.

31 Mar 2022

Drug-resistant, pathogenic yeasts found on surfaces of apples and other fruits

When they're prepared for transport, apples and other fruits are often treated with a fungicide to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life.

31 Mar 2022

COMBINEDBrain Biorepository: A comprehensive approach to speed research for rare diseases

COMBINEDBrain puts advocacy groups in the driver's seat in the race to cure rare neurodevelopmental diseases. Patient advocacy foundations representing more than thirty rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorders join forces as part of COMBINEDBrain to make it faster to do research on their disorders.

30 Mar 2022

Study identifies 10 new genetic regions linked with Brugada syndrome

A recent study published in Nature Genetics identified 10 new genetic regions associated with Brugada syndrome, a cardiac arrhythmia disorder associated with sudden death in young adults.

30 Mar 2022

ProteoGenix launches new XtenCHOTM Transient CHO Expression System to improve biologics development

ProteoGenix, a contract research organization specialized in biologics discovery and bioproduction, announces the launch of its XtenCHOTM Transient Expression System.

From ProteoGenix 30 Mar 2022

Researchers report progress en route to developing a hypoallergenic cat

Researchers at InBio (formerly Indoor Biotechnologies), a biotech company in Virginia, report progress en route to developing a hypoallergenic cat – or at least treating patients with allergies to the domestic cat – in a new article published online in The CRISPR Journal.

29 Mar 2022

Utilizing AI to Accelerate the Field of High Content Analysis

In this interview, we speak to Araceli Biosciences about their latest product the Araceli Endeavor, and how its revolutionizing the field of high content screening.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 29 Mar 2022

Predicting the risk of some common diseases in preimplantation fertilized embryos

A new study uses a novel strategy for whole-genome reconstruction by using parental genome sequencing and sibling embryo genotyping.

23 Mar 2022

Recombinant SARS-CoV-2 Delta-Omicron variant identified in the United States

There is likely recombination of genome sequences between the SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variants in their spike (S) protein.

23 Mar 2022

Researchers find two gene variants linked to accelerated aging in childhood cancer survivors

Scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have identified variants in two genes that are associated with accelerated aging in childhood cancer survivors. Their research looked at the difference between their biological age and chronological age.

23 Mar 2022

Genomics

UNSW research improves fundamental understanding of the mechanism behind sickle cell disease

Large-scale study sheds more light on the genetic basis of schizophrenia

Unique immune cell fingerprint can help rapidly identify better treatment for autoimmune disease

Researchers develop universal AI algorithm to "clean" noisy single-cell RNA sequencing data

Researchers discover over 40 new genetic markers for Alzheimer’s disease

Human genome sequenced in its entirety for the first time

TLR7 and MARK1 genomic variants impact COVID-19 prognosis

Scientists use new CRISPR gene-editing approach to find paths toward possible HIV cure

Research illuminates why immune disorders affect only one of two identical twins

UW Medicine scientists contribute to the publication of first complete, gapless genome sequence

Yale researchers identify accelerated genetic aging in breast tissue adjacent to tumors

Drug-resistant, pathogenic yeasts found on surfaces of apples and other fruits

COMBINEDBrain Biorepository: A comprehensive approach to speed research for rare diseases

Study identifies 10 new genetic regions linked with Brugada syndrome

ProteoGenix launches new XtenCHOTM Transient CHO Expression System to improve biologics development

Researchers report progress en route to developing a hypoallergenic cat

Utilizing AI to Accelerate the Field of High Content Analysis

Predicting the risk of some common diseases in preimplantation fertilized embryos

Recombinant SARS-CoV-2 Delta-Omicron variant identified in the United States

Researchers find two gene variants linked to accelerated aging in childhood cancer survivors

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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