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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

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

When women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) plan to become pregnant, many anguish over whether to stop their medications, risking a flareup in their disease, or continue with medication and risk possible harm to the baby.

6 Oct 2023

Study reveals unexpected variation in genetic code of protist

Scientists testing a new method of sequencing single cells have unexpectedly changed our understanding of the rules of genetics.

6 Oct 2023

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

Researchers introduced and characterized a novel platform based on monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).

6 Oct 2023

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

Developing brains become shaped by the sights, sounds, and experiences of early life. The brain's circuits grow more stable as we age.

5 Oct 2023

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

A team led by researchers from Mass General Brigham reports promising results for a monoclonal antibody that takes aim at a new target for Alzheimer's disease.

5 Oct 2023

Researchers identify new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels

A research team at the Francis Crick Institute and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)/UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health have identified new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels, which cause severe, lifelong, and disabling symptoms like seizures and impaired development.

5 Oct 2023

Researchers spearhead a new method to hone in on new cancer drug targets

Searching for new ways to block the growth of cancer cells is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Tumor cells rely on thousands of proteins to function, but only a few of those proteins can be precisely targeted by drugs to treat cancer safely and effectively.

5 Oct 2023

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

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

Researchers identify new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels

Researchers spearhead a new method to hone in on new cancer drug targets

CRISPR gene editing study provides insights into how autism gene affects brain development

New computational method improves analysis of single-cell transcriptomic data

New method can help researchers map pancreatic cancer development

The metabolic effects of endocrine therapy on diabetes mellitus in breast cancer survivors

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Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

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