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Peptide vaccine targets H3K27M mutation in midline gliomas, shows promise in early trials

Tumor vaccines can help the body fight cancer. These vaccines alert the patient's immune system to proteins that are carrying cancer-typical alterations.

22 Sep 2023

Study provides insights into human 8-cell-like cells and early embryonic development

The onset of embryo-specific gene transcription, also known as embryonic genome activation (EGA), is a crucial step in the developmental journey of an organism.

22 Sep 2023

Omics analysis identifies new biomarkers for predicting mortality in patients with pneumonia

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major infectious disease worldwide and contributes to high mortality and massive economic burden. Hospital mortality among the severe CAP (SCAP) remains high, ranging from 25% to more than 50%.

22 Sep 2023

Discovery lead to better methods for reducing mosquito-to-human transmission of deadly viruses

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have made an important finding about Aedes aegypti mosquitoes - one that could one day lead to better methods for reducing the mosquito-to-human transmission of dengue, yellow fever, Zika, and other harmful and sometimes deadly viruses.

22 Sep 2023

Researchers identifiy the genetic background of dilated cardiomyopathy

Researchers have made a significant finding in determining the genetic background of dilated cardiomyopathy in Dobermanns.

22 Sep 2023

Scientists discover novel microglia-associated risk factors for Alzheimer's disease

Scientists studying Alzheimer's disease (AD) have identified thousands of genetic variants in the genome in the development of this progressive neurodegenerative disease.

22 Sep 2023

Decoding tauopathies: New study identifies non-coding RNA as a key player in Alzheimer's

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine identify a key step in the development of harmful tau tangles, offering a potential target for preventing brain damage in diseases like Alzheimer's. The study highlights the role of long noncoding RNAs, particularly SNHG8, in stress granule formation and tau aggregation, opening new avenues for treatment.

22 Sep 2023

CPRIT awards $2 million to SMU to recruit cancer biology researcher Annika Wylie

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) has awarded $2 million to recruit Annika Wylie to SMU and fund five years of her research, which focuses on the p53 gene, a naturally occurring tumor suppressor.

21 Sep 2023

Multipronged gene therapy restores walking in mice after complete spinal cord injury

When the spinal cords of mice and humans are partially damaged, the initial paralysis is followed by the extensive, spontaneous recovery of motor function.

21 Sep 2023

Scientists identify mutations in 11 genes associated with aggressive forms of prostate cancer

An international research team led by scientists in the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has singled out mutations in 11 genes that are associated with aggressive forms of prostate cancer.

21 Sep 2023

New method detects microRNA targets at the level of single cells

MicroRNAs are small molecules that regulate gene activity by binding to and destroying RNAs produced by the genes.

21 Sep 2023

Scientists uncover a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury

In a new study in mice, a team of researchers from UCLA, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, and Harvard University have uncovered a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury.

21 Sep 2023

Study sheds light on the cause of craniosynostosis in infants

Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of the top of the skull in infants, is caused by an abnormal excess of a previously unknown type of bone-forming stem cell, according to a preclinical study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

21 Sep 2023

Study offers new insight into immune cells critical to successful vaccination against SARS-CoV-2

A study has revealed new details about a key population of immune system cells critical to successful vaccination against the pandemic virus, SARS-CoV-2.

21 Sep 2023

Scientists identify key proteins that regulate organ laterality

In order to keep track of their environment, cells use cilia, antenna-like structures that can sense a variety of stimuli, including the flow of fluids outside the cell.

21 Sep 2023

Rice engineers develop split gene-editing tool with enhanced control

To make a gene-editing tool more precise and easier to control, Rice University engineers split it into two pieces that only come back together when a third small molecule is added.

21 Sep 2023

Could a genetic biomarker predict your risk for severe food allergies?

Researchers at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago have identified a genetic biomarker, α-tryptase, that may predict the severity of food allergy reactions. This discovery opens the door for new treatment strategies and offers a way to distinguish patients at risk for severe reactions.

21 Sep 2023

AlphaMissense revolutionizes genetic mutation analysis for disease prediction

AlphaMissense, an adaptation of AlphaFold, offers a highly accurate model for predicting the pathogenicity of human proteome-wide missense variants at the single amino acid level. The model outperforms existing methods, providing valuable insights for diagnosing rare diseases and developing targeted therapies.

20 Sep 2023

Creating CAR-T cells with enhanced immune memory to fight cancer

Among available immunotherapies, the use of «CAR-T» cells is proving extremely effective against certain blood cancers, but only in half of patients.

20 Sep 2023

Innovations in baculovirus–insect cell expression systems

The baculovirus–insect cell expression system—insect cells used in conjunction with the baculovirus expression vector system (BEVS)— remains a crucial technology for manufacturing large and complex proteins. This eukaryotic expression system offers inherent safety, ease of scale-up, flexible product design, and versatility for a broad range of proteins.

From Sino Biological Inc. 20 Sep 2023

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

Peptide vaccine targets H3K27M mutation in midline gliomas, shows promise in early trials

Study provides insights into human 8-cell-like cells and early embryonic development

Omics analysis identifies new biomarkers for predicting mortality in patients with pneumonia

Discovery lead to better methods for reducing mosquito-to-human transmission of deadly viruses

Researchers identifiy the genetic background of dilated cardiomyopathy

Scientists discover novel microglia-associated risk factors for Alzheimer's disease

Decoding tauopathies: New study identifies non-coding RNA as a key player in Alzheimer's

CPRIT awards $2 million to SMU to recruit cancer biology researcher Annika Wylie

Multipronged gene therapy restores walking in mice after complete spinal cord injury

Scientists identify mutations in 11 genes associated with aggressive forms of prostate cancer

New method detects microRNA targets at the level of single cells

Scientists uncover a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury

Study sheds light on the cause of craniosynostosis in infants

Study offers new insight into immune cells critical to successful vaccination against SARS-CoV-2

Scientists identify key proteins that regulate organ laterality

Rice engineers develop split gene-editing tool with enhanced control

Could a genetic biomarker predict your risk for severe food allergies?

AlphaMissense revolutionizes genetic mutation analysis for disease prediction

Creating CAR-T cells with enhanced immune memory to fight cancer

Innovations in baculovirus–insect cell expression systems

eBook: Using iPSCs models for human disease research and drug discovery eBook

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

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