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Study uncovers novel therapeutic target for osteoblastic lesions in prostate cancer bone metastasis

In a study published in the journal Genes & Diseases, researchers from Army Medical University and Shenzhen University investigated the pivotal role of miR-18a-5p, a microRNA, in the development and progression of osteoblastic lesions resulting from prostate cancer (PCa) bone metastasis.

9 Oct 2023

EMC1 protein found to play pivotal role in retinal vascular development

In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Genes & Diseases, researchers from University of Electronic Science and Technology of China have uncovered a key relationship between the EMC1 protein and retinal vascular development.

9 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on PRMT1's role in gastric cancer progression

In a study published in the journal Genes & Diseases, researchers from Southwest University, and Southwest Medical University investigated PRMT1, a protein previously known to be overexpressed in gastric cancer cells.

9 Oct 2023

Midbody remnant found to play role in cancer spread

Once thought to be the trash can of the cell, a little bubble of cellular stuff called the midbody remnant is actually packing working genetic material with the power to change the fate of other cells - including turning them into cancer.

9 Oct 2023

Harvard neuroscientist seeks to capture synapse-level connectome data from a mouse brain

The human brain is a tangled highway of wires emanating from nearly 100 billion neurons, all of which communicate across trillions of junctions called synapses. "Depressingly complex," Harvard neuroscientist Jeff Lichtman calls it.

9 Oct 2023

New discovery sheds light on how BRCA1 mutations cause cancer in women

Three decades after discoveries linking mutations in the BRCA1 gene to breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility, research led by Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has pinpointed the molecular mechanism by which a large portion of these mutations cause cancers in women.

9 Oct 2023

International report paves way for precision diabetes medicine breakthrough

Precision medicine for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for Diabetes.

9 Oct 2023

Next-gen intranasal vaccine takes on measles, mumps, and multiple COVID-19 variants in one shot

Researchers developed an intranasal trivalent measles-mumps-SARS-CoV-2 vaccine that provides robust protection against multiple coronavirus variants. Leveraging the established measles-mumps-rubella platform, this vaccine demonstrates broad and adaptable immune responses, especially against Delta and Omicron variants.

8 Oct 2023

Researchers explore immunomodulating targets for improving glioblastoma therapies

Researchers have delved into the intricate heterogeneity of glioblastoma, a notoriously aggressive brain tumor, using advanced single-cell RNA sequencing and innovative zebrafish avatars. Their findings spotlighted the LGALS1 gene's role in immunosuppression and suggested potential therapeutic avenues for personalized GBM treatment.

8 Oct 2023

Neonatal ICU mystery: Unraveling the secrets of the prevalent Staphylococcus strain

Researchers delve into the genomes of Staphylococcus capitis isolates prevalent in neonates, revealing transmission patterns and survival tactics of the NRCS-A strain in neonatal ICUs.

8 Oct 2023

3D printing crafts cerebral cortex tissues: A breakthrough for brain injury treatment

Researchers utilize 3D printing to craft cerebral cortex tissues with organized neurons, offering potential treatments for brain injuries. This novel technique prints neural progenitors in layer-by-layer sequences, aiming for accurate tissue restoration in damaged brains.

8 Oct 2023

Is HPV infection a hidden risk factor for prostate cancer?

In a comprehensive meta-analysis published in Scientific Reports, researchers unveil a significant link between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and increased risk of prostate cancer, highlighting the importance of considering normal prostate tissues over benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as controls for more accurate conclusions.

8 Oct 2023

Researchers identify two main pathways involved in Alzheimer's disease

Dementia, which includes Alzheimer's disease, currently affects around 1.8 million people in Germany. The exact cause has not yet been clarified, but genetic factors play a significant role in the development of the disease.

6 Oct 2023

Study discovers protective genetic mutation for kidney disease

African Americans have long been known to be at increased risk of kidney disease due to a dangerous genetic mutation that creates a hole in the kidney cells, but Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) researchers have now discovered a protective genetic mutation that covers the hole to eliminate the risk.

6 Oct 2023

Altering certain molecular interactions could yield new strategies for treating prostate cancer

Research led by Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has discovered that altering certain molecular interactions could yield new strategies for treating prostate cancer and related diseases.

6 Oct 2023

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Latest Gene News and Research

Study uncovers novel therapeutic target for osteoblastic lesions in prostate cancer bone metastasis

EMC1 protein found to play pivotal role in retinal vascular development

Study sheds light on PRMT1's role in gastric cancer progression

Midbody remnant found to play role in cancer spread

Harvard neuroscientist seeks to capture synapse-level connectome data from a mouse brain

New discovery sheds light on how BRCA1 mutations cause cancer in women

International report paves way for precision diabetes medicine breakthrough

Next-gen intranasal vaccine takes on measles, mumps, and multiple COVID-19 variants in one shot

Researchers explore immunomodulating targets for improving glioblastoma therapies

Neonatal ICU mystery: Unraveling the secrets of the prevalent Staphylococcus strain

3D printing crafts cerebral cortex tissues: A breakthrough for brain injury treatment

Is HPV infection a hidden risk factor for prostate cancer?

Researchers identify two main pathways involved in Alzheimer's disease

Study discovers protective genetic mutation for kidney disease

Altering certain molecular interactions could yield new strategies for treating prostate cancer

Genetic markers could help women with rheumatoid arthritis make informed decisions about pregnancy

Study reveals unexpected variation in genetic code of protist

Breakthrough antibody therapy targets Alzheimer's risk gene, offers hope for effective treatment

Study helps explain how the brain adapts during a critical period of adulthood

New antibody shows promise in reducing tau proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease

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