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Game-changing point-of-care assay could revolutionize Mpox detection worldwide

Researchers developed a point-of-care assay for the rapid detection of mpox virus.

20 Sep 2023

DeepMind develops new tool to predict pathogenicity of missense variants

DeepMind is releasing AlphaMissense, a tool researchers can use to learn more about the effects that missense mutations – which make up the majority of "variants of uncertain significance" – have on disease.

19 Sep 2023

High-intensity exercise may reduce colorectal cancer risk in Lynch Syndrome patients

Regular and intense aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in patients with Lynch Syndrome (LS) by improving the immune system's ability to detect and remove potentially harmful cells, according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

19 Sep 2023

Study offers new insight into increased risk of blood clots in women

New research from Queen Mary University of London, published in iScience, shows an increased risk of blood clots in women who have any combination of a particular gene mutation, estrogen use, or common medical conditions - specifically: obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

19 Sep 2023

Research demonstrates a double-acting mechanism for fighting triple-negative breast cancer

Zachary Schug, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Molecular and Cellular Oncogenesis Program of the Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center at The Wistar Institute, has published a new paper in the journal Nature Cancer.

19 Sep 2023

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

19 Sep 2023

Astrea Bioseparations expands manufacturing and warehousing capacity to support growing demand for its chromatography solutions in North America

Astrea Bioseparations (“Astrea Bio”), a leading provider of high-quality bioseparation and purification technologies that help to improve patient outcomes with safer and more effective production of therapeutics, announces the expansion of its manufacturing and warehousing capabilities in the US. The increased capacity reflects growing demand for the Company’s chromatography solutions in North American markets.

From Astrea Bioseparations 19 Sep 2023

New treatment approach effectively treats the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer

Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center established "proof-of-concept" for a new treatment approach that was able to effectively treat the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer. The treatment showed complete tumor control and long-lasting survival without side effects in a mouse model of advanced prostate cancer.

19 Sep 2023

Nanoparticle gene delivery system shows promise for treating ARDS

Discovery from the lab of Youyang Zhao, PhD, from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago offers promising treatment approaches for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in the elderly that can be caused by severe COVID-19, pneumonia, flu or sepsis. Currently there are no pharmacological or cell-based treatments for ARDS.

19 Sep 2023

Ongoing gene therapy trials have driven increased use of ALS genetic testing, finds study

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine led the creation of evidence-based consensus guidelines for genetic testing and counseling for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease that affects the cells in the brain and spine.

19 Sep 2023

New research offers insight about the reason mitochondrial DNA is maternally inherited

New research provides insight about the bedrock scientific principle that mitochondrial DNA - the distinct genetic code embedded in the organelle that serves as the powerplant of every cell in the body - is exclusively passed down by the mother.

19 Sep 2023

Gaining new insights into neurological diseases by studying circular RNAs in brain cells

Researchers are gaining new insights into neurological diseases by studying circular RNAs (circRNAs) in brain cells.

19 Sep 2023

Hospital wastewater teeming with antibiotic-resistant genes, poses infection risk

Researchers from the UK and the Republic of Ireland have found high levels of antibiotic-resistant genes in the wastewater system of a major teaching hospital. The findings underscore the urgent need for regular decontamination and more stringent infection control measures to protect patients.

19 Sep 2023

Can your baby's gut bacteria predict food allergies?

Researchers in Italy delve into how changes in gut microbiota during the first 1000 days of life can influence the onset of food allergies in children. The study sheds light on various factors such as birth methods, breastfeeding, and antibiotic use that impact gut health, highlighting the need for more research on effective interventions for allergy prevention.

18 Sep 2023

Unlocking the secret soldiers: How dendritic cells could revolutionize cancer immunotherapy

A recent review in the journal Immunity delves into the crucial role of dendritic cells (DCs) in shaping T-cell responses in cancer, highlighting their importance in both priming anti-tumor immunity and in ongoing immune interactions within tumors. The findings underscore the potential of DCs as key targets for next-generation cancer immunotherapies.

18 Sep 2023

Researchers identify key mechanisms to address future treatments for hereditary blindness

There are still many enigmas about the mechanism of action of the CERKL gene, which causes retinitis pigmentosa and other hereditary vision diseases.

18 Sep 2023

Researchers identify a rare cause of male infertility and discover a potential cure

Researchers investigated the genetic underpinning of asthenozoospermia, the leading cause of male fertility.

18 Sep 2023

Broken String Biosciences closes $15M series A funding round

Broken String Biosciences today announced that it has closed a $15 million Series A investment round.

From Broken String Biosciences 18 Sep 2023

Single-cell screening of cerebral organoids to identify developmental defects in autism

Researchers develop CRISPR-human organoids-single-cell RNA sequencing system to identify developmental brain defects in autism.

18 Sep 2023

MGI introduces new chapter in smart laboratory management with official opening of αLab in HKSTP

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today announced the official opening of αLab in the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks ("HKSTP"), the city's largest R&D base and one of the most important incubators.

From MGI 18 Sep 2023

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

Game-changing point-of-care assay could revolutionize Mpox detection worldwide

DeepMind develops new tool to predict pathogenicity of missense variants

High-intensity exercise may reduce colorectal cancer risk in Lynch Syndrome patients

Study offers new insight into increased risk of blood clots in women

Research demonstrates a double-acting mechanism for fighting triple-negative breast cancer

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Astrea Bioseparations expands manufacturing and warehousing capacity to support growing demand for its chromatography solutions in North America

New treatment approach effectively treats the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer

Nanoparticle gene delivery system shows promise for treating ARDS

Ongoing gene therapy trials have driven increased use of ALS genetic testing, finds study

New research offers insight about the reason mitochondrial DNA is maternally inherited

Gaining new insights into neurological diseases by studying circular RNAs in brain cells

Hospital wastewater teeming with antibiotic-resistant genes, poses infection risk

Can your baby's gut bacteria predict food allergies?

Unlocking the secret soldiers: How dendritic cells could revolutionize cancer immunotherapy

Researchers identify key mechanisms to address future treatments for hereditary blindness

Researchers identify a rare cause of male infertility and discover a potential cure

Broken String Biosciences closes $15M series A funding round

Single-cell screening of cerebral organoids to identify developmental defects in autism

MGI introduces new chapter in smart laboratory management with official opening of αLab in HKSTP

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