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Using an intracellular toolkit to map organelle bio-geography in stem cells

Organelles – the bits and pieces of RNA and protein within a cell – play important roles in human health and disease, such as maintaining homeostasis, regulating growth and aging, and generating energy.

12 May 2023

Novel ingestible device enables non-invasive profiling of the gut microbiome, proteome, and metabolome

Researchers developed an ingestible device to collect samples from the human intestine.

12 May 2023

Vector Biolabs expands viral vector manufacturing capacity and adds to QC capabilities

Vector Biolabs, a custom design and manufacturing service provider for AAV and adenovirus viral vectors announced the completion of a facility expansion to meet growing demand.

12 May 2023

Targeting the hemoglobin problem in sickle cell disease using a new drug

A class of drugs used for their ability to stop tumor cells from dividing is now under study for their potential to reduce the pain and damage caused by sickle cell disease, investigators report.

11 May 2023

How eating mushrooms may lower blood pressure levels

Scientists review the potential of edible mushrooms as functional foods in improving cardiovascular function and ameliorating hypertension.

11 May 2023

New CRISPR genome-editing technology helps scientists to explore many cancer-linked mutations

Genomic studies of cancer patients have revealed thousands of mutations linked to tumor development.

11 May 2023

New antimicrobial coating material effectively kills bacteria and viruses

Researchers have used a common disinfectant and antiseptic to create a new antimicrobial coating material that effectively kills bacteria and viruses, including MRSA and Covid-19.

11 May 2023

Targeting uncontrolled inflammation may make tumors more responsive to treatment

Van Andel Institute scientists have pinpointed how a specific gene mutation triggers an inflammatory cascade that may drive development of treatment-resistant cancers.

11 May 2023

Study identifies key genetic mechanism of drug resistance in the deadliest malaria parasites

An important genetic mechanism of drug resistance in one of the deadliest human malaria parasites has been identified in a new study published in Nature Microbiology.

11 May 2023

Research sheds light on the early cellular events that give rise to pancreatic cancer

Discussions of cancer often stress the genetic mutations that drive disease by altering the normal function of cellular proteins.

11 May 2023

Scarring to the collagen framework causes dysfunction in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Muscles that ache after a hard workout usually don't hurt for long, thanks to stem cells that rush to the injured site along "collagen highways" within the muscle and repair the damaged tissue.

11 May 2023

Cellular Origins partners with ScaleReady to simplify, standardise, and automate cell therapy manufacturing

Cellular Origins a TTP Company focused on enabling scalable, cost-effective, and efficient manufacture of cell and gene therapies (CGTs).

From Cellular Origins 11 May 2023

Are quaternary ammonium compounds associated with adverse environmental and health outcomes?

Researchers presented an overview of quaternary ammonium compounds and their environmental and human health concerns.

11 May 2023

Study extends understanding of m6A modification as biological pathway underlying atrial fibrillation

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Numerous single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been identified as genetic contributors to atrial fibrillation (AF).

11 May 2023

Researchers show the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on somatosensory abnormalities in a hamster model

In a recent article published in the journal Science Immunology, researchers in the United States performed a longitudinal cohort study in a golden hamster model to investigate the sensory-altering mechanisms induced by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection compared to an influenza A virus (IAV).

11 May 2023

New approaches to promote healthspan from an epigenetic perspective

A new review paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 8, entitled, "How can we modulate aging through nutrition and physical exercise? An epigenetic approach."

10 May 2023

Personalizing transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of depression

Artificial intelligence. Gene editing. mRNA vaccines. It's safe to say the past few decades have felt like the next big wave of medicine. However, what continues to be needed in virtually every field is a personalized approach to care.

10 May 2023

Silenced p16 gene can drive colorectal cancer progression

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common and second deadliest cancer. How colorectal cancer develops is not well understood, but a team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reports in the Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research that silencing the gene p16, even though the DNA itself does not change, can drive colorectal cancer progression in animal models.

10 May 2023

Leveraging proteomics datasets to discover potential therapeutic targets for cancer patients

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on May 4, 2023, entitled, "Using cancer proteomics data to identify gene candidates for therapeutic targeting."

10 May 2023

Menthol inhalation improves cognitive ability in animal models of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers from Cima University of Navarra (Spain) have shown in animal models of Alzheimer's disease that inhaling menthol improves cognitive ability.

10 May 2023

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Latest Gene News and Research

Using an intracellular toolkit to map organelle bio-geography in stem cells

Novel ingestible device enables non-invasive profiling of the gut microbiome, proteome, and metabolome

Vector Biolabs expands viral vector manufacturing capacity and adds to QC capabilities

Targeting the hemoglobin problem in sickle cell disease using a new drug

How eating mushrooms may lower blood pressure levels

New CRISPR genome-editing technology helps scientists to explore many cancer-linked mutations

New antimicrobial coating material effectively kills bacteria and viruses

Targeting uncontrolled inflammation may make tumors more responsive to treatment

Study identifies key genetic mechanism of drug resistance in the deadliest malaria parasites

Research sheds light on the early cellular events that give rise to pancreatic cancer

Scarring to the collagen framework causes dysfunction in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Cellular Origins partners with ScaleReady to simplify, standardise, and automate cell therapy manufacturing

Are quaternary ammonium compounds associated with adverse environmental and health outcomes?

Study extends understanding of m6A modification as biological pathway underlying atrial fibrillation

Researchers show the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on somatosensory abnormalities in a hamster model

New approaches to promote healthspan from an epigenetic perspective

Personalizing transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of depression

Silenced p16 gene can drive colorectal cancer progression

Leveraging proteomics datasets to discover potential therapeutic targets for cancer patients

Menthol inhalation improves cognitive ability in animal models of Alzheimer's disease

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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