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New interdisciplinary center aims to spark developments in synthetic genomics

Applying and developing new technologies for DNA synthesis to pave the way for producing entire artificial genomes - that is the goal of a new interdisciplinary center that is being established at Heidelberg University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU). The aim of the Center for Synthetic Genomics is to spark new developments in synthetic genomics through basic research and technology development using methods of artificial intelligence.

6 Mar 2024

Study provides insights into the action and specificity of splice-modifying drugs

Spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, is the leading genetic cause of infant death. Less than a decade ago, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Professor Adrian Krainer showed this brutal disease can be treated by tweaking a process called RNA splicing.

6 Mar 2024

Injectable hydrogel can mitigate right ventricular heart failure

An injectable hydrogel can mitigate damage to the right ventricle of the heart with chronic pressure overload, according to a new study published March 6 in Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Basic to Translational Science.

6 Mar 2024

Noninvasive gamma therapy may hold promise for treating chemo brain

Patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience cognitive effects such as memory impairment and difficulty concentrating - a condition commonly known as "chemo brain."

6 Mar 2024

Researchers develop new algorithm to identify high-risk precancerous lesions on the fallopian tubes

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have developed an algorithm to identify high-risk precancerous lesions on the fallopian tubes.

6 Mar 2024

New insights into the evolution of genomic imprinting

Some of our genes can be expressed or silenced depending on whether we inherited them from our mother or our father.

6 Mar 2024

Key gene found to prevent muscle breakdown in muscular dystrophy

A specific gene may play a key role in new treatments that prevent muscle in the body from breaking down in serious muscle diseases, muscular dystrophies.

6 Mar 2024

As a new Core Lab under the Million Microbiomes from Humans Project, MGI empowers INRAE MetaGenoPolis in “Le microbiote français - Le French Gut”project to Propel Metagenomics Research

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, announced today a collaboration agreement with MetaGenoPolis, a unit within the renowned National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE) in France, following MetaGenoPolis' selection as a core lab under the Million Microbiomes from Humans Project (MMHP).

From MGI 6 Mar 2024

MGI enters strategic partnership with Prepaire Labs to advance drug discovery and precision medicine

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today announced its collaboration with Prepaire Labs at MEDLAB Middle East 2024 to further empower precision medicine.

From MGI 6 Mar 2024

Human molecular adaptations to fasting: Insights from proteomic analysis

Researchers investigate systemic proteome adaptations to one week of fasting in humans.

6 Mar 2024

Harvard's Catherine Brownstein's Multi-Omics Approach: A New Horizon for Understanding Rare Pediatric Disorders

Catherine Brownstein, MPH, PhD, an esteemed Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and an investigator at Boston Children's Hospital.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 6 Mar 2024

Scientists develop robust iPSC-derived rejuvenated T lymphocytes for cervical cancer treatment

Cervical cancer is among the most common malignancies affecting women worldwide. In 2020 alone, approximately 600,000 women were diagnosed with this disease, and over 314,000 died from it.

5 Mar 2024

WSU researchers find potential ‘trojan horse’ for treating difficult bacterial infections

Bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop the growth of their slimy, protective homes that lead to deadly infections, a new study demonstrates.

5 Mar 2024

Novel screening system reveals sperm cell development and health at the molecular level

A novel screening system developed at Kyoto University enables researchers to investigate sperm cell development and health at the molecular level.

5 Mar 2024

Growing mini-organs from amniotic fluid to treat conditions before birth

A pioneering approach, developed by researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), means human development can be observed in late pregnancy for the first time, raising the possibility of monitoring and treating congenital conditions before birth.

5 Mar 2024

Researchers take important step toward genetic therapy for hereditary conditions

Researchers who work with tiny drug carriers known as lipid nanoparticles have developed a new type of material capable of reaching the lungs and the eyes, an important step toward genetic therapy for hereditary conditions like cystic fibrosis and inherited vision loss.

5 Mar 2024

European initiative aims to advance the understanding of RNA communication

RNA, which stands for ribonucleic acid has become a mainstream word in society due to the COVID-19 RNA vaccine - yet the value of this biomolecule to society could extend to numerous sectors including food security and personalized medicine.

5 Mar 2024

New method simplifies production of limb progenitor cells from fibroblasts

In a collaborative study, researchers from Kyushu University and Harvard Medical School have identified proteins that can turn or "reprogram" fibroblasts - the most commonly found cells in skin and connective tissue - into cells with similar properties to limb progenitor cells.

4 Mar 2024

Mediterranean diet and exercise reshape gut microbiome, aiding weight loss

Intensive lifestyle intervention combining the Mediterranean diet and physical activity reduces weight and alters gut microbiota in overweight and obese participants, offering potential cardiovascular benefits.

4 Mar 2024

Harnessing repetitive DNA for early cancer detection

People with cancer have different amounts of a type of repetitive DNA - called Alu elements - than people without cancer.

4 Mar 2024

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Latest Gene News and Research

New interdisciplinary center aims to spark developments in synthetic genomics

Study provides insights into the action and specificity of splice-modifying drugs

Injectable hydrogel can mitigate right ventricular heart failure

Noninvasive gamma therapy may hold promise for treating chemo brain

Researchers develop new algorithm to identify high-risk precancerous lesions on the fallopian tubes

New insights into the evolution of genomic imprinting

Key gene found to prevent muscle breakdown in muscular dystrophy

As a new Core Lab under the Million Microbiomes from Humans Project, MGI empowers INRAE MetaGenoPolis in “Le microbiote français - Le French Gut”project to Propel Metagenomics Research

MGI enters strategic partnership with Prepaire Labs to advance drug discovery and precision medicine

Human molecular adaptations to fasting: Insights from proteomic analysis

Harvard's Catherine Brownstein's Multi-Omics Approach: A New Horizon for Understanding Rare Pediatric Disorders

Scientists develop robust iPSC-derived rejuvenated T lymphocytes for cervical cancer treatment

WSU researchers find potential ‘trojan horse’ for treating difficult bacterial infections

Novel screening system reveals sperm cell development and health at the molecular level

Growing mini-organs from amniotic fluid to treat conditions before birth

Researchers take important step toward genetic therapy for hereditary conditions

European initiative aims to advance the understanding of RNA communication

New method simplifies production of limb progenitor cells from fibroblasts

Mediterranean diet and exercise reshape gut microbiome, aiding weight loss

Harnessing repetitive DNA for early cancer detection

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Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

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