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Paper-based electrochemical sensor can enable rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the world, testing remains a key strategy for tracking and containing the virus.

7 Dec 2020

Genetic variants in pediatric cancer survivors of African ancestry increase risk of heart problems

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital recently identified genetic variants in childhood cancer survivors of African ancestry that increase their risk of treatment-related heart problems.

7 Dec 2020

The intranasal route of immunization may offer effective protection against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers at the School of Medicine, Washington University in Saint Louis, USA, showed that the intranasal route of immunization could provide a more efficient protection against SARS-CoV-2 compared to the intramuscular route (i.e. through ‘jabs’).

7 Dec 2020

COVID-19 genetic risk variants impact diverse immune cell types and severe disease manifestations

A team of researchers from UK and US used the DICE database and 3D cis-interactome maps to generate a list of target genes and immune cell types that are most affected by the genetic variants associated with COVID-19 severity.

7 Dec 2020

SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil shows gross genetic diversity

A new study discusses the presence of genetic diversity in SARS-CoV-2 circulating in Brazil, with reference to the susceptibility of the population to the virus.

7 Dec 2020

STE90-C11, a SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody, shows high inhibition of RBD-ACE2 binding

In a new study, researchers describe the identification of a neutralizing antibody that binds to the RBD at the same site as the human host cell receptor.

7 Dec 2020

Topoisomerase 1 inhibition prevents SARS-CoV-2-induced inflammation and death in animal models

A new study indicates that the topoisomerase 1 (Top1) is intimately related to the lethal inflammation associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in a large proportion of cases.

7 Dec 2020

Clonal hematopoiesis can confer a health benefit in allogeneic transplants

Clonal hematopoiesis (CH) is a recently identified condition in which mutations associated with blood cancers are detected in the blood of some healthy, usually older, individuals who don't have cancer.

7 Dec 2020

Researchers identify potential drug combination to treat uveal melanoma

Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) have identified a potential drug combination to treat uveal melanoma, a type of eye cancer.

7 Dec 2020

Free radicals may be important for the brain to remain adaptable

Reactive oxygen molecules, also known as "free radicals", are generally considered harmful. However as it now turns out, they control cellular processes, which are important for the brain's ability to adapt - at least in mice.

5 Dec 2020

CRISPR-based test could provide rapid, low-cost testing to help control COVID-19 spread

Imagine swabbing your nostrils, putting the swab in a device, and getting a read-out on your phone in 15 to 30 minutes that tells you if you are infected with the COVID-19 virus.

5 Dec 2020

Lung tissue analysis reveals promising molecular target to ameliorate pulmonary fibrosis

An analysis of lung tissues from patients with different types of pulmonary fibrosis - including cases triggered by COVID-19 - has revealed a promising molecular target to ameliorate the chronic and irreversible disease.

5 Dec 2020

Study finds surprising link between ALS, FTD and Huntington's disease-associated mutation

A study led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health has made a surprising connection between frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), two disorders of the nervous system, and the genetic mutation normally understood to cause Huntington's disease.

5 Dec 2020

Using gene therapy to achieve the positive health effects of physical exercise

Gene therapy is the most effective method to be able to provide health benefits you normally gain through physical exercise.

5 Dec 2020

β-AR agonist therapy may prevent metastasis in oral squamous cell carcinoma

Affecting almost 600,000 people worldwide every year, and with only a 50% survival rate, oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the more common and deadly forms of cancer.

4 Dec 2020

Researchers develop a promising fix to CRISPR-Cas9's unwanted changes problem

A group of researchers developed a promising fix to CRISPR-Cas9's problem with unwanted genetic changes using a method that allows them to turn off gene-editing until it reaches key cell cycle phases where more accurate repairs are likely to happen.

4 Dec 2020

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific launches Sterile Express Media Service

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc., today announced the launch of Sterile Express Media Service (SEMS), for small-scale, rapid production of non-GMP media tested for sterility.

4 Dec 2020

UVA research sheds light on how baby’s first breath triggers lifelong changes in breathing systems

There are few moments in life as precious, as critical and as celebrated as baby’s first breath. New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine sheds light on the lifelong changes in breathing systems that occur precisely with that first breath – and may offer important insights into Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

4 Dec 2020

Intermediate embryonic stem cell type could lead to advances in regenerative medicine

A team led by UT Southwestern has derived a new "intermediate" embryonic stem cell type from multiple species that can contribute to chimeras and create precursors to sperm and eggs in a culture dish.

4 Dec 2020

Study provides mechanistic insights about the role of neutrophils in psoriasis pathogenesis

Psoriasis has always been a common disease. Historically, its causes were obscure and surrounded by stigma; it wasn't until recently that scientists categorized it as an autoimmune condition.

4 Dec 2020

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

Paper-based electrochemical sensor can enable rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2

Genetic variants in pediatric cancer survivors of African ancestry increase risk of heart problems

The intranasal route of immunization may offer effective protection against SARS-CoV-2

COVID-19 genetic risk variants impact diverse immune cell types and severe disease manifestations

SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil shows gross genetic diversity

STE90-C11, a SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody, shows high inhibition of RBD-ACE2 binding

Topoisomerase 1 inhibition prevents SARS-CoV-2-induced inflammation and death in animal models

Clonal hematopoiesis can confer a health benefit in allogeneic transplants

Researchers identify potential drug combination to treat uveal melanoma

Free radicals may be important for the brain to remain adaptable

CRISPR-based test could provide rapid, low-cost testing to help control COVID-19 spread

Lung tissue analysis reveals promising molecular target to ameliorate pulmonary fibrosis

Study finds surprising link between ALS, FTD and Huntington's disease-associated mutation

Using gene therapy to achieve the positive health effects of physical exercise

β-AR agonist therapy may prevent metastasis in oral squamous cell carcinoma

Researchers develop a promising fix to CRISPR-Cas9's unwanted changes problem

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific launches Sterile Express Media Service

UVA research sheds light on how baby’s first breath triggers lifelong changes in breathing systems

Intermediate embryonic stem cell type could lead to advances in regenerative medicine

Study provides mechanistic insights about the role of neutrophils in psoriasis pathogenesis

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Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)