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Genomic surveillance could help detect and slow the spread of deadly 'superbugs'

Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect the rise of deadly 'superbugs' and slow their evolution and spread, improving global health outcomes, a new Australian study suggests.

24 Oct 2023

Cockroaches provide clues to understanding immune system during pregnancy

Researchers are studying the dramatic physical transformation that some insects undergo to give birth to live young.

20 Oct 2023

Are ecological and evolutionary shifts in highly pathogenic avian influenza pointing to another pandemic threat?

Researchers report significant changes in the ecology and evolution of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 viruses.

20 Oct 2023

Plant geneticists explore predictability of natural and CRISPR mutations

For tens of thousands of years, evolution shaped tomatoes through natural mutations. Then, humans came along. For centuries, we've bred and cherry-picked tomatoes with our preferred traits.

19 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on genetic architecture of postpartum depression

Postpartum depression (PPD), a common subtype of major depressive disorder, is more heritable than other psychiatric conditions, yet the genetics of PPD are understudied compared to these other psychiatric conditions., such as anxiety and bipolar disorder.

19 Oct 2023

Research reveals new way viruses suppress the CRISPR-Cas immune systems of bacteria

A microscopic discovery will not only enable scientists to understand the microbial world around us but could also provide a new way to control CRISPR-Cas biotechnologies.

18 Oct 2023

Greenspace exposure has positive impact on telomere length, study finds

A new study finds that greenspace – the vegetation in a neighborhood's yards, parks and public spaces – has a positive impact on a key genetic marker associated with exposure to stress.

18 Oct 2023

Bats' genes hold secrets to stronger immunity and longer life

Bats have acquired remarkable traits throughout their evolution. They're the only mammals that can fly, and they live much longer than other animals their size.

16 Oct 2023

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Ghana confined to clinical settings

Calland, J. K., et al. (2023). Population structure and antimicrobial resistance among Klebsiella isolates sampled from human, animal, and environmental sources in Ghana: a cross-sectional genomic One Health study. The Lancet Microbe. doi.org/10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00208-2.

16 Oct 2023

Genomic revolution may not be necessary for all species conservation efforts

In the world of threatened and endangered species conservation, the genomic revolution has raised some complicated questions: How can scientists justify assessing species genetic diversity without consulting entire genomes now that they can be sequenced?

16 Oct 2023

Is your happiness hardwired? New study dives into the genetics of joy

The study reveals that the genetic basis for happiness is consistent across various age groups and ancestral backgrounds, influencing well-being measures like confidence and calmness. It also finds that this genetic predisposition affects specific brain structures related to psychological and cognitive health.

15 Oct 2023

Researchers identify genes that may improve success of fecal microbe transplants

Fecal microbe transplants from healthy donors can treat patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infections. However, after tens of thousands transplants, little was known about which donor strains provide long-term engraftment, and which engraft early after the transplant.

13 Oct 2023

SPRI beads offer a viable method for recovering full-length 16S rDNA amplicons

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Solid-phase reversible immobilization (SPRI) beads are widely used for high-throughput sequencing library construction to purify and recover nucleic acids.

13 Oct 2023

AI-based method shows promise for precision medicine

Artificial intelligence, AI, which finds patterns in complex biological data could eventually contribute to the development of individually tailored healthcare.

12 Oct 2023

Fighting tuberculosis: Breakthrough analysis reveals mixed strain infections

The drug-resistant genotypes in mixed strain infection (MSI) samples of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

12 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on genetic influences on fatty acid use in minority populations

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have obtained new insights into how African-American and Hispanic-American people's genes influence their ability to use Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for good health.

11 Oct 2023

Scientists identify nearly a dozen genes responsible for coronary artery calcification

An international team of scientists has identified nearly a dozen genes that contribute to calcium buildup in our coronary arteries that can lead to life-threatening coronary artery disease, a condition responsible for up to one in four deaths in the United States.

11 Oct 2023

PacBio Announces Complete Computational Workflow for Human Whole Genome Sequencing Data Analysis

PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, today announced the availability of PacBio WGS Variant Pipeline – a complete, standardized computational method for HiFi whole genome sequencing (WGS) data analysis.

From PacBio 11 Oct 2023

Study supports genetic predisposition to chronic regional pain syndrome in a third of cases

Genes may be responsible for third of complex regional pain syndrome cases. But the condition is less common in men, even though they are more likely to have the 4 genetic variations implicated in heightened risk, suggesting that there may be sex specific causes, say the researchers.

10 Oct 2023

Stress-induced ribosome dysregulation may underlie depression

A group of ribosomal protein genes connects animal models of depression to human patients with major depressive disorder.

10 Oct 2023

Genomics

Genomic surveillance could help detect and slow the spread of deadly 'superbugs'

Cockroaches provide clues to understanding immune system during pregnancy

Are ecological and evolutionary shifts in highly pathogenic avian influenza pointing to another pandemic threat?

Plant geneticists explore predictability of natural and CRISPR mutations

Study sheds light on genetic architecture of postpartum depression

Research reveals new way viruses suppress the CRISPR-Cas immune systems of bacteria

Greenspace exposure has positive impact on telomere length, study finds

Bats' genes hold secrets to stronger immunity and longer life

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Ghana confined to clinical settings

Genomic revolution may not be necessary for all species conservation efforts

Is your happiness hardwired? New study dives into the genetics of joy

Researchers identify genes that may improve success of fecal microbe transplants

SPRI beads offer a viable method for recovering full-length 16S rDNA amplicons

AI-based method shows promise for precision medicine

Fighting tuberculosis: Breakthrough analysis reveals mixed strain infections

Study sheds light on genetic influences on fatty acid use in minority populations

Scientists identify nearly a dozen genes responsible for coronary artery calcification

PacBio Announces Complete Computational Workflow for Human Whole Genome Sequencing Data Analysis

Study supports genetic predisposition to chronic regional pain syndrome in a third of cases

Stress-induced ribosome dysregulation may underlie depression

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

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