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Researchers explore single-cell sequencing technologies to understand molecular mechanisms of autoimmune diseases

A new review discussed the applications of single-cell ribonucleic acid sequencing (scRNA-seq) in understanding autoimmune disorders.

17 Oct 2022

Researchers examine how fermented vegetables affect inflammation markers in women

Western females can consume 0.5 g of fermented vegetables each day for six weeks without experiencing any major side effects

16 Oct 2022

Transition in the management of COVID-19

A review of the current approaches to managing COVID-19, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive measures.

16 Oct 2022

Study finds a possible new target to fight osteoarthritis

Wear and tear on joints can lead to inflammation, breakdown of cartilage and development of osteoarthritis.

14 Oct 2022

New findings point to specific genes linked with increased risk of frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a common cause of shoulder pain and immobility. New findings point to specific genes associated with an increased risk of this condition, reports The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

14 Oct 2022

Widespread variations in retroviral establishment and distribution among Darwin's finches

Vertebrate genomes are repositories for retrovirus code that was deposited into germ line as inherited endogenous retroviruses during evolution.

14 Oct 2022

Pain-sensing neurons protect the gut from inflammation and associated tissue damage

Neurons that sense pain protect the gut from inflammation and associated tissue damage by regulating the microbial community living in the intestines, according to a study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

14 Oct 2022

Multi-center analysis shines light on invasive lobular carcinoma

A multi-center analysis of patients with invasive lobular carcinoma, or ILC - the second most common histological subtype of invasive breast cancer in the U.S. - showed that, despite its prevalence, ILC is detected later and has worse outcomes than the predominant subtype of invasive breast cancer, known as invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), or no special type.

14 Oct 2022

Study reveals why viral infections are less frequent but more severe in individuals with Down syndrome

Individuals with Down syndrome have less-frequent viral infections, but when present, these infections lead to more severe disease.

14 Oct 2022

Study describes the first SARS-CoV-2 Deltacron recombinant case identified in Brazil

Researchers demonstrated the parallel evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 Deltacron variant.

14 Oct 2022

Over £800 million to support improved healthcare delivery and breakthroughs in new treatments

Patients up and down the country are set to benefit from innovative new treatments and improved delivery of health and care services following significant funding to support ground-breaking experimental medicine research and advance the UK's response to patient safety challenges.

14 Oct 2022

Motif-based SARS-CoV-2 protein-human protein interactions as potential antiviral target sites

Researchers performed a ProP-PD (proteomic peptide phage display) analysis to identify peptides from intrinsically disordered human (host) proteome regions that bind with SARS-CoV-2 genome-encoded folded protein domains (PDs).

13 Oct 2022

Researchers develop an HERV-enveloped recombinant baculoviral DNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers developed a human endogenous retrovirus (HERV)-enveloped recombinant baculoviral DNA vaccine to target the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, and tested its cross-protection efficacy using mice models.

13 Oct 2022

What is the association between interferon genes and complement regulatory protein expressions in SARS-CoV-2 infections?

Researchers investigated the expression of complement regulatory proteins (CRPs) in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to identify potential dysregulated CRP patterns and investigate whether they contribute to COVID-19 pathogenesis.

13 Oct 2022

The immunometabolic regulatory mechanisms for the pathogenesis of COVID-19

A new study aimed to analyze the immunometalobism BALF cells from mild to severe COVID-19 patients using computational algorithms that quantified metabolic fluxes and metabolic pathways.

13 Oct 2022

Understanding the potential applications of stem cell research

To mark Stem Cell Awareness Day on October 12, 2022, COST is highlighting a network of researchers working to foster greater understanding about stem cell research and potential applications for millions of people suffering from incurable diseases and injury.

12 Oct 2022

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

Researchers explore single-cell sequencing technologies to understand molecular mechanisms of autoimmune diseases

Researchers examine how fermented vegetables affect inflammation markers in women

Transition in the management of COVID-19

Study finds a possible new target to fight osteoarthritis

New findings point to specific genes linked with increased risk of frozen shoulder

Widespread variations in retroviral establishment and distribution among Darwin's finches

Pain-sensing neurons protect the gut from inflammation and associated tissue damage

Multi-center analysis shines light on invasive lobular carcinoma

Study reveals why viral infections are less frequent but more severe in individuals with Down syndrome

Study describes the first SARS-CoV-2 Deltacron recombinant case identified in Brazil

Over £800 million to support improved healthcare delivery and breakthroughs in new treatments

Motif-based SARS-CoV-2 protein-human protein interactions as potential antiviral target sites

Researchers develop an HERV-enveloped recombinant baculoviral DNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

What is the association between interferon genes and complement regulatory protein expressions in SARS-CoV-2 infections?

The immunometabolic regulatory mechanisms for the pathogenesis of COVID-19

Understanding the potential applications of stem cell research

Mic60-low gene signature may be a simple tool to estimate pancreatic cancer risk

Scientists reveal the architecture of the inner ear responsible for hearing

Study could help recommend the best treatment for women with early-stage mucinous ovarian cancer

Scientists show how cellular hypoxia response increases fetal hemoglobin expression in adults

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

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting