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Study describes epigenetic loss that changes how cells obtain energy from cancer

It has been known for decades that cancer cells have an altered metabolism and it is seen in several biochemical pathways and in particular, in the way they get energy for their survival.

15 Mar 2019

An Insider’s Guide to the chemagic™ Prime™ Junior Instrument

Masoud Toloue from PerkinElmer provides an overview of the chemagic Prime Junior Instrument and gives his inside tips for scientists working with nucleic acids.

From Revvity 14 Mar 2019

Rice University bioscientists reveal danger of vitamin B12 deficiency

Using roundworms, one of Earth's simplest animals, Rice University bioscientists have found the first direct link between a diet with too little vitamin B12 and an increased risk of infection by two potentially deadly pathogens.

14 Mar 2019

New method for on-the-spot genome analysis

The ability to read the genome - all the DNA of an organism - has vast potential to understand human health and disease.

14 Mar 2019

Scientists introduce a simple, reliable method for universal isothermal DNA amplification

Whether revealing a perpetrator with DNA evidence, diagnosing a pathogen, classifying a paleontological discovery, or determining paternity, the duplication of nucleic acids (amplification) is indispensable.

13 Mar 2019

DNAnexus launches innovative clinico-genomic cohort browser to accelerate research and discovery

DNAnexus, Inc., the leader in biomedical informatics and data management, today announced the addition of an innovative browser for clinico-genomic cohorts to its DNAnexus Apollo™ Platform, allowing for easy at-scale navigation and exploration on combined genotypic and phenotypic data.

12 Mar 2019

Experts issue new guidelines for use of genetic testing in psychiatric care

An expert committee of psychiatrists and geneticists has issued revised guidelines for the use of genetic testing in psychiatric care.

12 Mar 2019

CAR-T cell therapy could be on the horizon for patients with lupus

Researchers have developed a novel CAR-T cell therapy that can reduce B cell numbers known to cause the inflammatory responses in lupus.

7 Mar 2019

Genetic manipulation can double life expectancy and increase health of offspring

By manipulating the genes that make humans age, researchers have discovered that lifespans can be doubled with a better quality of life for offspring.

6 Mar 2019

CSHL scientists create a ranked list of genetic 'usual suspects'

It's no secret that our genes are what makes us... us! But genes are often also the basis for debilitating diseases. One of the major clues to understanding any illness is seeing which genes are acting unusually during disease onset.

6 Mar 2019

Oxford Genetics successfully negotiates six licensing deals

Mercia Technologies PLC, the national investment group focused on the identification, creation, funding and scaling of innovative technology businesses with high growth potential from the UK regions, today announces that its portfolio company, Oxford Genetics Limited, has successfully negotiated six licensing deals for its scalable gene therapy manufacturing technologies in the last twelve months.

From OXGENE 5 Mar 2019

Evolutionary expansion of the human brain is under strong genetic control

An analysis of brain scans from more than 600 children and adolescents reveals correlations between size of brain regions unique to humans and intelligence test scores.

From Society for Neuroscience 5 Mar 2019

Genetic breakthrough could pave way for a new drug to prevent, heal painful mouth ulcers

A large breakthrough has been made in the genetic understanding of mouth ulcers which could provide potential for a new drug to prevent or heal the painful lesions.

5 Mar 2019

Genomics could guide treatment for pancreatic cancer patients

Pancreatic cancer is a grim diagnosis, with a five-year survival rate of less than 9 percent. To improve those odds, researchers at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine sought genetic signatures in the largest study of its kind that could be used to better match drugs to patients and for early detection.

5 Mar 2019

Study finds how miR-132 acts as ‘handbrake’ on our immune system

Researchers have discovered how a tiny molecule known as miR-132 acts as a "handbrake" on our immune system - helping us fight infection.

5 Mar 2019

Researchers develop method for rapidly measuring proteins' unique vibrations

In the cells of every living organism -- humans, birds, bees, roses and even bacteria -- proteins vibrate with microscopic motions that help them perform vital tasks ranging from cell repair to photosynthesis.

5 Mar 2019

Causes of disease including infant cancer can be revealed with new tool from Princeton University research team

Machine learning is being used to gain insight into the causes of hundreds of diseases, with Princeton University researchers discovering four specific genes that contribute to infant cancer.

4 Mar 2019

Researchers study the adaptive processes of fruit flies in a controlled laboratory setting

Not just since climate change has it been of enormous interest to understand how populations adapt to new environmental conditions.

4 Mar 2019

Improving Lab Productivity with Temperature Control

Polyscience CEO Philip Preston discusses the importance of temperature control and how Polyscience solutions can improve lab productivity for researchers.

From PolyScience 1 Mar 2019

Many genes contribute to risk for Tourette's syndrome, genetic study shows

A meta-analysis of multiple studies into the genetic background of Tourette's syndrome (TS) - a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by chronic involuntary motor and vocal tics - finds that variants in hundreds of genes, working in combination, contribute to the development of the syndrome and suggests that Tourette's is part of a continuous spectrum of tic disorders, ranging from mild, sometimes transient tics to severe cases that can include psychiatric symptoms.

1 Mar 2019

Genomics

Study describes epigenetic loss that changes how cells obtain energy from cancer

An Insider’s Guide to the chemagic™ Prime™ Junior Instrument

Rice University bioscientists reveal danger of vitamin B12 deficiency

New method for on-the-spot genome analysis

Scientists introduce a simple, reliable method for universal isothermal DNA amplification

DNAnexus launches innovative clinico-genomic cohort browser to accelerate research and discovery

Experts issue new guidelines for use of genetic testing in psychiatric care

CAR-T cell therapy could be on the horizon for patients with lupus

Genetic manipulation can double life expectancy and increase health of offspring

CSHL scientists create a ranked list of genetic 'usual suspects'

Oxford Genetics successfully negotiates six licensing deals

Evolutionary expansion of the human brain is under strong genetic control

Genetic breakthrough could pave way for a new drug to prevent, heal painful mouth ulcers

Genomics could guide treatment for pancreatic cancer patients

Study finds how miR-132 acts as ‘handbrake’ on our immune system

Researchers develop method for rapidly measuring proteins' unique vibrations

Causes of disease including infant cancer can be revealed with new tool from Princeton University research team

Researchers study the adaptive processes of fruit flies in a controlled laboratory setting

Improving Lab Productivity with Temperature Control

Many genes contribute to risk for Tourette's syndrome, genetic study shows

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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