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Epistatic drift leads to unpredictability in protein evolution

A critical goal in genetics and evolution is predicting the effects of mutations that may happen in the future and inferring the effects of those that happened in the past.

19 May 2022

Genetic variants may help explain the variability in COVID-19 severity, study suggests

Though underlying medical conditions play an important role, many aspects of why COVID-19 severity can differ vastly from one to another has remained unclear.

19 May 2022

Molecular profiling of diseased joints could transform treatment for rheumatoid arthritis patients

New research from Queen Mary University of London, published in Nature Medicine, has shown that molecular profiling of the diseased joint tissue can significantly impact whether specific drug treatments will work to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients.

19 May 2022

New study reveals the genetic mechanism behind severe staphylococcal infections

A common culprit of skin and respiratory infections, Staphylococcus aureus is highly unpredictable. Between 20 and 30 percent of people carry quiet colonies on their skin and in their nostrils, which seldom cause problems beyond the occasional rash.

19 May 2022

Epilepsy drug inhibits the growth of NF1 tumors in mice

People with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) develop tumors on nerves throughout their bodies. These tumors are usually benign - meaning they don't spread to other parts of the body and are not considered life-threatening - but they can still cause serious medical problems such as blindness, especially when they form in the brain and nerves.

19 May 2022

Researchers explore SARS-CoV-2 infection in lung myeloid cells

Scientists discuss how SARS-CoV-2 utilizes myeloid cells to allow for the subsequent viral colonization in the lungs.

19 May 2022

sCPD9: a SARS-CoV-2 nasal vaccine candidate that may have superior efficacy

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19 May 2022

Preclinical study may pave the way toward prevention and recovery of neonatal brain injuries

The findings of a new pre-clinical study published in The Journal of Neuroscience are helping pave the way toward better understanding, prevention and recovery of neonatal brain injuries.

19 May 2022

Islet cell transplant program offers an effective treatment for patients with hard-to-control Type 1 diabetes

After 20 years of perfecting their technique, the team behind the largest islet cell transplant program in the world reports the procedure is a safe, reliable and life-changing treatment for people with hard-to-control diabetes.

19 May 2022

Intestinal microbiome may contribute to the pathogenesis of MSI colon cancers, study suggests

Investigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Jersey's only National Cancer Institute- Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a collaborative study to examine the patterns of druggable oncogenic fusions in colon cancer specimens including microsatellite-stable and unstable (MSI) tumors.

19 May 2022

Potential therapeutic target discovered for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma tumors

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a potential therapeutic target for the most common type of pancreatic cancer, according to a study published in Developmental Cell.

19 May 2022

Associations between mucosal gene expression and microbiome composition in three gastrointestinal disorders

A new study authored by Sambhawa Priya and other researchers offers a detailed look at the interactions between the gut microbiome of humans in health and disease.

19 May 2022

The detection and isolation of bat sarbecoviruses from several locations in Japan

The current paper reports the detection of bat Sarbecoviruses from multiple places in Japan with their characteristics.

19 May 2022

Rapidly growing nanotechnology firm launches new identity as MIP Discovery

MIP Diagnostics, a leading UK nanotechnology firm has today rebranded to MIP Discovery as the business continues its expansion within the healthcare sector.

From MIP Discovery 19 May 2022

RGS2 protein expression may explain reduced sense of smell in COVID

Researchers tested the hypothesis that anosmia in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-infected individuals elevates the expression of the odorant receptor, a regulator of G protein signaling 2 (RGS2) in humans.

18 May 2022

Molecular pathway allows cells to sense when their lipid supplies become depleted

UT Southwestern researchers have discovered a molecular pathway that allows cells to sense when their lipid supplies become depleted, prompting a flurry of activity that prevents starvation.

18 May 2022

Genome research explains why oats could be suitable for most people with celiac disease

Ground-breaking new research published in Nature has decoded the genome of oats and explained why the popular cereal could be suitable for most people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance.

18 May 2022

STOP-COVID19 trial: Brensocatib did not improve clinical status of patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection

Brensocatib did not improve the clinical status of patients hospitalized with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in the double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled STOP-COVID19 multicenter clinical trial, according to research published at the ATS 2022 international conference.

18 May 2022

New, minimally invasive biomarker-based strategy 90% successful in detecting esophageal cancer

In a small but rigorous pilot study, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have shown that a novel, minimally invasive biomarker-based strategy they developed was 90% successful in detecting esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), the predominant subtype of esophageal cancer worldwide.

18 May 2022

Study identifies cancer biomarkers based on a type of genetic modification

Biomarkers are often used during the management of cancer to guide treatment decisions and predict patient outcomes. However, it is often difficult to identify appropriate biomarkers that can be consistently reproduced and are easily analyzed with limited patient specimens.

18 May 2022

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

Epistatic drift leads to unpredictability in protein evolution

Genetic variants may help explain the variability in COVID-19 severity, study suggests

Molecular profiling of diseased joints could transform treatment for rheumatoid arthritis patients

New study reveals the genetic mechanism behind severe staphylococcal infections

Epilepsy drug inhibits the growth of NF1 tumors in mice

Researchers explore SARS-CoV-2 infection in lung myeloid cells

sCPD9: a SARS-CoV-2 nasal vaccine candidate that may have superior efficacy

Preclinical study may pave the way toward prevention and recovery of neonatal brain injuries

Islet cell transplant program offers an effective treatment for patients with hard-to-control Type 1 diabetes

Intestinal microbiome may contribute to the pathogenesis of MSI colon cancers, study suggests

Potential therapeutic target discovered for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma tumors

Associations between mucosal gene expression and microbiome composition in three gastrointestinal disorders

The detection and isolation of bat sarbecoviruses from several locations in Japan

Rapidly growing nanotechnology firm launches new identity as MIP Discovery

RGS2 protein expression may explain reduced sense of smell in COVID

Molecular pathway allows cells to sense when their lipid supplies become depleted

Genome research explains why oats could be suitable for most people with celiac disease

STOP-COVID19 trial: Brensocatib did not improve clinical status of patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection

New, minimally invasive biomarker-based strategy 90% successful in detecting esophageal cancer

Study identifies cancer biomarkers based on a type of genetic modification

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Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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