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New technique may reveal signs of Parkinson's disease in urine samples

A team led by researchers at Purdue University and Purdue spinoff company Tymora Analytical Operations has developed a technique that may reveal signs of Parkinson's disease in urine samples.

17 May 2023

Ticks found to harbor and release prions of chronic wasting disease

Researchers determined whether ticks contain transmission-relevant amounts of chronic wasting disease.

17 May 2023

Democratizing RNA sequencing: A breakthrough in cost and efficiency

CSEM has supported the Lausanne-based start-up Alithea Genomics in developing a technology capable of processing hundreds of ribonucleic acid (RNA) samples in a single tube, which translates to a significant reduction in reagents and manual effort in the overall workflow.

From CSEM 17 May 2023

Study unveils ATP as a key player in ovulation, paves the way for novel infertility treatments

Research explores the role of ATP as a potential neurotransmitter in stimulating kisspeptin neurons to induce ovulation in rodents. The findings shed light on the neurobiological mechanisms involved in ovulation and may have implications for understanding and treating ovulation disorders.

16 May 2023

New technique could mechanically enhance glymphatic transport in the mouse brain

Like the lymphatic system in the body, the glymphatic system in the brain clears metabolic waste and distributes nutrients and other important compounds.

16 May 2023

Researchers may have identified a molecular cause for memory changes in early childhood

How do our brains become capable of creating specific memories? In one of the first preclinical studies to examine memory development in youth, a research team at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) may have identified a molecular cause for memory changes in early childhood.

16 May 2023

Grape expectations: Dietary grapes promote subtle shifts in human microbiome with potential health implications

Research investigates the potential health benefits of grape consumption by examining its impact on the human microbiome. By analyzing microbiome composition and metabolites, the study provides insights into the relationship between grapes and human health.

16 May 2023

COMBINEDBrain receives grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to accelerate research for rare neurological disorders

COMBINEDBrain's Founder and Director, Dr. Terry Jo Bichell, understands the power of collaboration. In her years as a neuroscientist, advocate, and rare patient parent, she has witnessed the field of neurodevelopment transform from a broad focus on autism or intellectual disability, to an era based on rare genetic disorders.

16 May 2023

Machine learning reveals sex-specific Alzheimer's risk genes

Research explores sex-specific gene associations in Alzheimer's disease using a machine-learning approach. It reveals immune response pathways in both sexes and stress-response pathways in males, highlighting potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for personalized treatments.

16 May 2023

Nemours Children's Health selected to conduct first gene therapy clinical trial for Morquio A syndrome

As part of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Accelerating Medicines Partnership Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium, Nemours Children's Health has been chosen to conduct a first-of-its-kind gene therapy clinical trial for Morquio A syndrome.

16 May 2023

Researchers discover key epigenetic alteration associated with clinical course of liver cancer

Researchers at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute, led by Dr. Manel Esteller, have discovered a key epigenetic alteration that anticipates the clinical course of liver cancer.

16 May 2023

Researchers report the role of RNA-binding protein Msi 1 to maintain breast cancer stem cells

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 9, entitled, "Increased expression of musashi 1 on breast cancer cells has implication to understand dormancy and survival in bone marrow."

16 May 2023

Can beer intake improve heart health following oxidative injury?

Researchers examined the impact of antioxidants found in fermented beverages on tissue transcriptomics.

16 May 2023

Study identifies two novel highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b.2

Researchers investigated the genetic origin, distribution patterns, and antigenicity of novel AIVs.

16 May 2023

Novel 'CLEVER' method accelerates engineering and genetic study of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants

Researchers described rapid mutagenesis and rescue of SARS-CoV-2 variants without cloning.

16 May 2023

Rapid spread of antibiotic-resistant E. coli across Europe raises concerns

Research paper highlights the swift cross-border emergence of NDM-5-producing Escherichia coli in the European Union/European Economic Area from 2012 to June 2022. The findings emphasize the need for continued surveillance and effective measures to combat the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

15 May 2023

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Latest Gene News and Research

New technique may reveal signs of Parkinson's disease in urine samples

Ticks found to harbor and release prions of chronic wasting disease

Democratizing RNA sequencing: A breakthrough in cost and efficiency

Study unveils ATP as a key player in ovulation, paves the way for novel infertility treatments

New technique could mechanically enhance glymphatic transport in the mouse brain

Researchers may have identified a molecular cause for memory changes in early childhood

Grape expectations: Dietary grapes promote subtle shifts in human microbiome with potential health implications

COMBINEDBrain receives grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to accelerate research for rare neurological disorders

Machine learning reveals sex-specific Alzheimer's risk genes

Nemours Children's Health selected to conduct first gene therapy clinical trial for Morquio A syndrome

Researchers discover key epigenetic alteration associated with clinical course of liver cancer

Researchers report the role of RNA-binding protein Msi 1 to maintain breast cancer stem cells

Can beer intake improve heart health following oxidative injury?

Study identifies two novel highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b.2

Novel 'CLEVER' method accelerates engineering and genetic study of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants

Rapid spread of antibiotic-resistant E. coli across Europe raises concerns

Clinical trial of a combination treatment shows great promise for patients with glioblastoma

New study reveals a revolutionary approach to studying airborne genetic material

Cyclical estrogen/anti-estrogen therapy could be a promising strategy to treat metastatic ER+ breast cancer

Study shows two distinct types of cerebellar neurons differentially regulate motor and social behaviors

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