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The ability of antiviral formulation ViruSAL to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

Researchers from Ireland used human bronchial epithelium models to evaluate the ability of a novel proprietary formulation called ViruSAL to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infections.

12 Oct 2022

Researchers report the first RT-qPCR for simultaneous detection and discrimination of Omicron sub-variants

Researchers developed a RT-qPCR system to identify SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants of concern.

12 Oct 2022

What is the association of pneumococcal carriage with SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Researchers explored the association between Streptococcus pneumoniae and SARS-CoV-2 in the upper respiratory tracts of COVID-19-positive individuals.

12 Oct 2022

Researchers receive $9 million grant to study how ‘jumping genes’ influence Alzheimer's disease

Scientists have identified a handful of gene mutations that cause or contribute to the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

11 Oct 2022

Two new studies help improve the understanding of ovarian cancer

Two new discoveries led by Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators help improve the understanding of what drives the development of ovarian cancer and why some women's tumors do not respond to therapy.

11 Oct 2022

Common diabetes medication identified as a possible treatment for atrial fibrillation

Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a common diabetes medication, metformin, as a possible treatment for atrial fibrillation.

11 Oct 2022

Cat allergen immunotherapy works better and more quickly when combined with monoclonal antibody

An experimental approach to enhancing a standard cat allergy treatment made it more effective and faster acting, and the benefits persisted for a year after treatment ended, a study supported by the National Institutes of Health has found.

11 Oct 2022

Mismatches in the primer and probe sequences of current Monkeypox virus diagnostic assays require rectification to improve detection accuracy

Researchers analyzed the primer and probe sequences of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended monkeypox virus (MPXV) generic real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays.

11 Oct 2022

Neuropilin 2 identified as a novel regulator of distal colonic smooth muscle motility

Colonic motility disorders, especially problems associated with constipation and diarrhea, are common in adults and children, greatly impacting quality of life.

11 Oct 2022

Scientists discover a promising strategy for development of broad-spectrum antiviral therapies

Researchers have identified a promising strategy for development of broad-spectrum antiviral therapies that centers around promoting a strong immune response capable of stopping a number of viruses in their infectious tracks.

10 Oct 2022

Light-Seq technology for barcoding and deep-sequencing selected cell populations in tissues

Under the microscope, researchers often observe different cell types organizing themselves in peculiar patterns within tissues, or sometimes a rare cell type that stands out by occupying a unique position, exhibiting an unusual shape, or expressing a specific biomarker molecule.

10 Oct 2022

Brain changes can be studied in very early stages of neurodegenerative diseases

Many changes take place in the brain long before symptoms appear. This has been shown in mice in two studies of prion diseases in which the brain gradually deteriorates.

10 Oct 2022

The role of oxidative stress in congenital syndromes

Researchers discuss the role of oxidative stress in genetic conditions.

10 Oct 2022

The role of wastewater surveillance for monitoring monkeypox

A new study reviews the advantages and current challenges associated with wastewater-based surveillance of MPXV.

10 Oct 2022

Zinc could improve the brain defects caused by rare genetic disorder

Pediatric encephalopathies of genetic origin cause severe motor and intellectual disabilities from birth. One of these diseases, first identified in 2013, is caused by mutations in the GNAO1 gene.

10 Oct 2022

KAUST research could open new avenues for cancer drug development

Precise details of how a master regulator of gene expression binds its activating partner could open new avenues for cancer drug development.

10 Oct 2022

Age plays a more important role than genetics in affecting gene expression profiles as we get older

Amid much speculation and research about how our genetics affect the way we age, a University of California, Berkeley, study now shows that individual differences in our DNA matter less as we get older and become prone to diseases of aging, such as diabetes and cancer.

7 Oct 2022

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

The ability of antiviral formulation ViruSAL to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

Researchers report the first RT-qPCR for simultaneous detection and discrimination of Omicron sub-variants

What is the association of pneumococcal carriage with SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Researchers receive $9 million grant to study how ‘jumping genes’ influence Alzheimer's disease

Two new studies help improve the understanding of ovarian cancer

Common diabetes medication identified as a possible treatment for atrial fibrillation

Cat allergen immunotherapy works better and more quickly when combined with monoclonal antibody

Mismatches in the primer and probe sequences of current Monkeypox virus diagnostic assays require rectification to improve detection accuracy

Neuropilin 2 identified as a novel regulator of distal colonic smooth muscle motility

Scientists discover a promising strategy for development of broad-spectrum antiviral therapies

Light-Seq technology for barcoding and deep-sequencing selected cell populations in tissues

Brain changes can be studied in very early stages of neurodegenerative diseases

The role of oxidative stress in congenital syndromes

The role of wastewater surveillance for monitoring monkeypox

Zinc could improve the brain defects caused by rare genetic disorder

KAUST research could open new avenues for cancer drug development

Age plays a more important role than genetics in affecting gene expression profiles as we get older

New class of drugs can safely counter allergic asthma without creating vulnerability to infections

NEI researchers create a high-resolution map of retinal cell chromatin contract points

UMSOM researchers identify how multiple genes of SARS-CoV-2 affect disease severity

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