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Study suggests the zoonotic-like avian H3N8 virus has limited efficiency for human-to-human transmission and is unlikely to cause severe disease in humans

Researchers demonstrated that the novel and avian hemagglutinin 3 neuraminidase 8 (H3N8) virus showed limited replication in explant cultures of lung and bronchial tissue.

27 Apr 2023

Smoking alters lung microbiome, leading to loss of diversity and community structure

Research investigates the impact of smoking on the lower respiratory tract microbiome. The study found that smoking results in a loss of diversity in the microbiome, changes in co-occurrence patterns, and a weakening of the tight community structure present in healthy microbiomes.

26 Apr 2023

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds

Research investigates the association between garlic consumption and colorectal cancer risk, as well as the influence of garlic consumption on bacterial DNA in the blood. The study found that garlic consumption was inversely associated with colorectal cancer risk and that it influenced the gut microbiota.

26 Apr 2023

UQ research could lead to viable treatments for motor neuron disease

Research at The University of Queensland could eventually help develop viable treatments - and ultimately a cure - for motor neuron disease (MND).

26 Apr 2023

Spatial organization of immune cells predicts outcomes for patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma

Outcomes for patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma have improved over the past decade due to the approval of immunotherapies, yet still there is a subset of patients who do not respond to this type of therapy.

26 Apr 2023

Study sheds light on the mechanisms behind circadian rhythms

New research from a multidisciplinary team helps to illuminate the mechanisms behind circadian rhythms, offering new hope for dealing with jet lag, insomnia and other sleep disorders.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F

Usher Syndrome type 1F is a rare but severe genetic disease that causes deafness, lack of balance, and progressive blindness.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers identify regions of the viral envelope of simian foamy viruses targeted by neutralizing antibodies

A recent study characterized epitopes recognized by neutralizing antibodies from individuals infected with simian foamy virus.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers shed light on the genetics behind facial changes in Down syndrome

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, King's College London and University College London have shed light on the genetics behind changes in the structure and shape of the face and head in a mouse model of Down Syndrome.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers uncover the molecular basis for making long-term memories

Helping your mother make pancakes when you were three…riding your bike without training wheels…your first romantic kiss: How do we retain vivid memories of long-ago events? As described in a paper published online on April 25 in Neuron, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found the explanation.

25 Apr 2023

Colchicine therapy benefits pediatric long COVID patients suffering from recurring fever

Researchers at National Jewish Health found that a subset of children suffering recurring fevers as a result of long COVID-19, benefited from a daily medication treatment commonly used for gout and periodic fever syndrome.

25 Apr 2023

New approach to CAR T-cell therapy shows promise against small cell lung cancer in preclinical study

A new approach to chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy has shown great promise against small cell lung cancer (SCLC) in a preclinical study.

25 Apr 2023

The Wonder of DNA: Reflections from Dr. Francis Collins on the 20th Anniversary of the Human Genome Project

To highlight how far the field of genetics has come, we spoke with Dr. Francis Collins, the leader of the Human Genome Project about his incredible career in genetics.

25 Apr 2023

The potential anti-cancer and antioxidant properties of walnuts

Researchers reviewed current literature to examine walnuts' potential antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.

25 Apr 2023

Maternal and early-life exposure to high amounts of fat induce salty taste preference in offspring

We are all aware of the importance of eating healthy food, especially during pregnancy. A high-fat diet has dramatic consequences on the metabolism.

24 Apr 2023

Targeting antiviral pathway may offer a new approach to fight Alzheimer's, frontotemporal dementia

Targeting part of an antiviral pathway triggered by the accumulation of a key pathogen shared in Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia may one day offer a new therapeutic approach to deterring or delaying cognitive decline, according to preclinical research led by Weill Cornell Medicine scientists.

24 Apr 2023

New computational method identifies routes of cellular differentiation in acute myeloid leukemia

Researchers have developed a new method to distinguish between cancerous and healthy stem cells and progenitor cells from samples of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a disease driven by malignant blood stem cells that have historically been difficult to identify.

24 Apr 2023

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

Study suggests the zoonotic-like avian H3N8 virus has limited efficiency for human-to-human transmission and is unlikely to cause severe disease in humans

Smoking alters lung microbiome, leading to loss of diversity and community structure

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds

UQ research could lead to viable treatments for motor neuron disease

Spatial organization of immune cells predicts outcomes for patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma

Study sheds light on the mechanisms behind circadian rhythms

Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F

Researchers identify regions of the viral envelope of simian foamy viruses targeted by neutralizing antibodies

Researchers shed light on the genetics behind facial changes in Down syndrome

Researchers uncover the molecular basis for making long-term memories

Colchicine therapy benefits pediatric long COVID patients suffering from recurring fever

New approach to CAR T-cell therapy shows promise against small cell lung cancer in preclinical study

The Wonder of DNA: Reflections from Dr. Francis Collins on the 20th Anniversary of the Human Genome Project

The potential anti-cancer and antioxidant properties of walnuts

Maternal and early-life exposure to high amounts of fat induce salty taste preference in offspring

Targeting antiviral pathway may offer a new approach to fight Alzheimer's, frontotemporal dementia

New computational method identifies routes of cellular differentiation in acute myeloid leukemia

New genome editing technology achieves efficient and precise large DNA insertions

Mount Sinai announces creation of the Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Drug-metabolizing enzyme may be a major player in safety concerns related to the painkiller diclofenac

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

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research