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UCSF researchers discover molecular timer that regulates pregnancy length

UCSF researchers discovered a molecular timer that gets activated in the first days of pregnancy and influences when mice give birth.

21 Jan 2025

Study finds potential target for stopping immune system attacks in autoimmune diseases

Houston Methodist researchers have identified a key protein as a potential therapeutic target for stopping the body's immune system from mistakenly attacking itself, offering new hope for treating autoimmune diseases and allergies.

21 Jan 2025

How lifestyle-based interventions help manage PCOS

Studies indicate that lifestyle modifications can alleviate PCOS symptoms, improving insulin resistance and hormonal balance through diet and physical activity.

21 Jan 2025

The science of silk fibroin and chitosan: Techniques for biomaterials analysis

An interview on how advanced techniques can be used to enhance silk fibroin and chitosan for drug delivery applications.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific - UV-Vis Spectroscopy 21 Jan 2025

Exploring the use of genomic classifier tests in prostate cancer risk stratification

A systematic review found that while genomic classifier (GC) tests may influence risk classifications or treatment decisions for patients with localized prostate cancer (PCa), there is a need for better data on their cost-effectiveness, clinical utility, and their impact on racial and ethnic groups, particularly Black men.

20 Jan 2025

Symbiosis and horizontal gene transfer shape leaf beetle evolution

With more than 50,000 described species, the leaf beetle family is distributed worldwide and represents about a quarter of the species diversity of all herbivores.

20 Jan 2025

Gut microbes and plant foods: a powerful duo for healthy aging

Gut microbiota and phytochemicals synergize to produce bioactive metabolites that combat aging, reduce inflammation, and enhance healthspan by supporting gut and systemic health.

20 Jan 2025

Ancient viral DNA plays crucial role in early embryo development

Over half of our genomes consists of thousands of remnants of ancient viral DNA, known as transposable elements, which are widespread across the tree of life.

20 Jan 2025

New insights into rare liver cancer as clinical trial for treatment begins

Like many rare diseases, fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (FLC) mounts a ferocious attack against an unlucky few-in this case, children, adolescents, and young adults.

17 Jan 2025

Mapping neuronal IL-1R1 expression reveals insights into brain function

Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is a key molecule involved in inflammation and plays an important role in both healthy and diseased states.

17 Jan 2025

Breakthrough reveals how DNA and RNA epigenetics work together to control genes

Our genes contain all the instructions our body needs to function, but their expression must be finely regulated to guarantee that each cell performs its role optimally.

17 Jan 2025

New rabbit model provides insights into CF-related pancreatic endocrine pathology

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening genetic disease affecting multiple organ systems, with pancreatic dysfunction representing a critical and often overlooked complication.

17 Jan 2025

SOX9 overexpression protects against lipid accumulation in MASH via AMPK activation

The transcription factor sex-determining region Y-related high-mobility group-box gene 9 (SOX9) plays a critical role in organ development.

17 Jan 2025

The diverse immunological functions of megakaryocytes

Megakaryocytes (MKs), known for their role in platelet production, have emerged as critical players in immune responses, showcasing versatility in both physiological and pathological contexts.

17 Jan 2025

RNA damage plays key role in sunburn reaction

Sunburn has traditionally been attributed to UV-induced DNA damage. However, a new study by the University of Copenhagen and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, reveals that RNA, another vital cellular molecule, plays a major role in triggering acute sunburn reactions.

17 Jan 2025

Researchers launch startup to revolutionize targeted drug delivery using milk exosomes

Two Nebraska researchers have launched a startup company aimed at bringing to market an innovative method for delivering therapeutics, gene editing tools, plasmids and more to targeted locations in the human body.

17 Jan 2025

New study links cervicovaginal microbiome to increased risk of Chlamydia infections

The cervicovaginal microbiome's role in Chlamydia infections underscores the need for molecular classification to enhance prevention and treatment strategies.

17 Jan 2025

Inflammasome proteins found to prevent cancer by regulating stem cells

A group of immune proteins called the inflammasome can help prevent blood stem cells from becoming malignant by removing certain receptors from their surfaces and blocking cancer gene activity, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

17 Jan 2025

Early brain changes in Huntington’s disease detected two decades before symptoms

Subtle changes in the brain, detectable through advanced imaging, blood and spinal fluid analysis, happen approximately twenty years before a clinical motor diagnosis in people with Huntington's disease, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

17 Jan 2025

New research identifies metabolic targets to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

Targeting unique metabolic pathways in pathogens offers a novel approach to precision antibiotics, addressing the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance.

17 Jan 2025

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Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

UCSF researchers discover molecular timer that regulates pregnancy length

Study finds potential target for stopping immune system attacks in autoimmune diseases

How lifestyle-based interventions help manage PCOS

The science of silk fibroin and chitosan: Techniques for biomaterials analysis

Exploring the use of genomic classifier tests in prostate cancer risk stratification

Symbiosis and horizontal gene transfer shape leaf beetle evolution

Gut microbes and plant foods: a powerful duo for healthy aging

Ancient viral DNA plays crucial role in early embryo development

New insights into rare liver cancer as clinical trial for treatment begins

Mapping neuronal IL-1R1 expression reveals insights into brain function

Breakthrough reveals how DNA and RNA epigenetics work together to control genes

New rabbit model provides insights into CF-related pancreatic endocrine pathology

SOX9 overexpression protects against lipid accumulation in MASH via AMPK activation

The diverse immunological functions of megakaryocytes

RNA damage plays key role in sunburn reaction

Researchers launch startup to revolutionize targeted drug delivery using milk exosomes

New study links cervicovaginal microbiome to increased risk of Chlamydia infections

Inflammasome proteins found to prevent cancer by regulating stem cells

Early brain changes in Huntington’s disease detected two decades before symptoms

New research identifies metabolic targets to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

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How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

Todd Bauman and Chris Povich