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Scientists identify new approach to overcome resistance to cancer immunotherapy

Hokkaido University scientists and colleagues in Japan have found a way that could help some patients overcome resistance to immunotherapy treatment for cancer. The approach, proven in mice experiments, was reported in the Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

17 Sep 2021

Sex defining factors influence expression of ACE2 and other SARS-CoV-2 machinery

Results from this study provided evidence for the hypothesis that sex-defining factors influence the expression of ACE2 and other SARS CoV-2 machinery.

17 Sep 2021

GammaDelta Therapeutics initiates first-in-human phase 1 trial of GDX012 for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia

GammaDelta Therapeutics Ltd., a biotechnology company pioneering the discovery and development of allogeneic gamma delta T cell therapies for cancer, today announced that it has initiated a first-in-human Phase I clinical trial evaluating GDX012 for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.

17 Sep 2021

Temple research paves the way for first Phase 1/2 clinical trials of CRISPR-based therapy for HIV

For the last seven years, researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have been developing and refining CRISPR-based gene-editing technology for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV) infection.

17 Sep 2021

Study offers evolutionary insights into pineal color detection system of the lamprey

Most non-mammalian vertebrates have a color detection system in the pineal organ of the brain that is located in a single cell.

17 Sep 2021

Defective versions of tumor suppressor genes can help cancer cells evade the immune system

Hundreds of cancer-linked genes play a different role in causing disease than scientists had expected.

16 Sep 2021

New discovery elucidates the link between inflammation and pancreatic cancer development

A new discovery from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has clarified the long-established connection between inflammation and pancreatic cancer development.

16 Sep 2021

Pfizer vaccine induces strong immunity in elderly with prior COVID-19

A new study discusses the vaccination response in elderly who were vaccinated with one dose of the Pfizer vaccine 15 months after contracting COVID-19.

16 Sep 2021

Multi-million government fund given to 21 projects to propel innovation across the UK

Regulators are clearing the runway for drones to transport vaccines and other live-saving drugs, in a ground-breaking venture funded by government.

16 Sep 2021

UTSW researchers discover how vitamin A enters immune cells in the intestines

Immunologists and geneticists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered how vitamin A enters immune cells in the intestines – findings that could offer insight to treat digestive diseases and perhaps help improve the efficacy of some vaccines.

16 Sep 2021

CXCR6/CXCL16 axis has significant role in the immuno-pathogenesis of severe COVID-19

In a study published on the preprint server medRxiv*, scientists studying the SARS-CoV-2 genome have identified a region linked with the disease severity.

16 Sep 2021

New review highlights several opportunities for improving ginsenoside production

Ginseng, a widely popular superfood, has long been used in traditional medicine. The health benefits of ginseng are largely attributed to compounds called ginsenosides, which are present in the roots, stems, and leaves of the plant. Ginsenosides are known to prevent inflammation, diabetes, and cancer, and can also help control blood cholesterol levels and reduce aging.

16 Sep 2021

Novel cell reprogramming offers a promising therapeutic strategy to slow down glioblastomas

Gliomas are the most common primary brain tumors in adults. Among them, high-grade glioblastomas (GBMs) are particularly known to be notoriously aggressive and invasive, which makes it challenging to treat them. The disease rapidly progresses to an advanced stage in a short span of time, and the survival of such patients is often dismal.

16 Sep 2021

Researchers identify key factor responsible for brain development during evolution

As humans, we have a large and intricately folded neocortex that accounts for many of our intellectual abilities and sets us apart from all other species

16 Sep 2021

Researchers aim to develop edible plant-based mRNA vaccines

The future of vaccines may look more like eating a salad than getting a shot in the arm. UC Riverside scientists are studying whether they can turn edible plants like lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories.

16 Sep 2021

Study provides the most detailed view of how ribosomes are assembled in human cells

All cells need ribosomes to make the proteins necessary for life. These multi-component molecular machines build complex proteins by stitching building blocks together according to instructions encoded in the cell's messenger RNAs.

16 Sep 2021

Research reveals vital role of protein-coding gene in tumor development and immune therapy response

Researchers from the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center uncovered the potentially important role of the protein-coding gene, MYO10, in tumor development and immune therapy response. Their findings were published today in Science Advances.

16 Sep 2021

Epigenetic aging could be a promising biomarker for measuring cardiovascular disease risk

Epigenetic aging — derived from the molecular mechanisms governing gene regulation — could serve as a promising biomarker for measuring long-term cardiovascular health and disease risk, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal Circulation Research.

15 Sep 2021

Albert Einstein College of Medicine receives $5 million NIH grant for IDD research

Albert Einstein College of Medicine has received a five-year, $5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to support the Rose F. Kennedy Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center, which has been at the forefront of research on normal and abnormal brain development for more than 50 years.

15 Sep 2021

Scientists investigate if the APOE4 gene in astrocytes relates to Alzheimer's disease

AD, the most frequent cause of dementia, affects an estimated 24 million people worldwide. With very limited treatment options, scientists are looking for ways to understand the disease better.

15 Sep 2021

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

Scientists identify new approach to overcome resistance to cancer immunotherapy

Sex defining factors influence expression of ACE2 and other SARS-CoV-2 machinery

GammaDelta Therapeutics initiates first-in-human phase 1 trial of GDX012 for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia

Temple research paves the way for first Phase 1/2 clinical trials of CRISPR-based therapy for HIV

Study offers evolutionary insights into pineal color detection system of the lamprey

Defective versions of tumor suppressor genes can help cancer cells evade the immune system

New discovery elucidates the link between inflammation and pancreatic cancer development

Pfizer vaccine induces strong immunity in elderly with prior COVID-19

Multi-million government fund given to 21 projects to propel innovation across the UK

UTSW researchers discover how vitamin A enters immune cells in the intestines

CXCR6/CXCL16 axis has significant role in the immuno-pathogenesis of severe COVID-19

New review highlights several opportunities for improving ginsenoside production

Novel cell reprogramming offers a promising therapeutic strategy to slow down glioblastomas

Researchers identify key factor responsible for brain development during evolution

Researchers aim to develop edible plant-based mRNA vaccines

Study provides the most detailed view of how ribosomes are assembled in human cells

Research reveals vital role of protein-coding gene in tumor development and immune therapy response

Epigenetic aging could be a promising biomarker for measuring cardiovascular disease risk

Albert Einstein College of Medicine receives $5 million NIH grant for IDD research

Scientists investigate if the APOE4 gene in astrocytes relates to Alzheimer's disease

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