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Researchers identify important signaling molecule in the biology of Hodgkin's lymphoma

Although classical Hodgkin's lymphoma is generally easily treatable today, many aspects of the disease still remain a mystery.

13 May 2019

Brazilian researchers develop new strategy to starve triple negative breast cancer cells

A team of Brazilian researchers has developed a strategy that slows the growth of triple negative breast cancer cells by cutting them off from two major food sources.

13 May 2019

Researchers reveal ebb and flow of gene expression that may awaken neural stem cells

The human body has powerful healing abilities. But treating brain disorders is no easy task, as brain cells -- neurons -- have limited ability to regenerate.

13 May 2019

Nanotubes enable movement of toxic protein linked to Huntington's disease

A toxic protein linked to Huntington's disease can move from neuron to neuron through a nanotube tunnel whose construction is initiated by a protein called Rhes, say scientists at Scripps Research.

11 May 2019

Study uncovers Achilles' heel of lethal brain tumor

Glioblastoma is the most prevalent and also the most lethal type of brain tumor in adults, with no curative treatment currently available.

10 May 2019

'Eye-in-a-dish' model reveals genetic variants that may contribute to AMD

Age-related macular degeneration is one of the most common causes of vision loss in people over age 65.

10 May 2019

Egg yolk precursor protein plays key role in regulating mosquitos’ attraction to humans

Feeding mosquitoes sugar makes them less attracted to humans, a response that is regulated by the protein vitellogenin, according to a study publishing May 9 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Jessica Dittmer, Paolo Gabrieli and colleagues at the Università degli Studi di Pavia in Italy.

10 May 2019

IDT announces significant NGS portfolio expansion

Demonstrating its advocacy for genomics research, Integrated DNA Technologies announces a significant expansion to its NGS portfolio.

From Integrated DNA Technologies 10 May 2019

New computational framework reveals impact of arthritis drugs on gene expression

A new computational framework has revealed key differences between four rheumatoid arthritis medications and their impact on biological pathways in mice.

10 May 2019

Novel imaging technique uses protein found in scorpion venom to light up brain tumors

A novel imaging technique that uses a synthesized form of scorpion venom to light up brain tumors has shown promise in a clinical trial. The imaging system enables neurosurgeons to better see malignant growths that often are difficult to fully eliminate.

10 May 2019

Study: Under-connectivity is the underlying cause of brain disorders

Under-connectivity, or too few connections in the brain, is the underlying cause of brain disorders like autism and schizophrenia, according to a recent study from investigators at the George Washington University Institute for Neuroscience.

10 May 2019

Study explains why some football players with SCT experience adverse clinical outcomes

A recent study published in Southern Medical Journal, led by researchers from the University of South Florida identifies a genetic variation known to affect sickle cell disease symptomology.

10 May 2019

Scientists decipher transcriptome of drumstick tree by RNA sequencing

Did you ever wonder why our grandmothers insisted on having a Tulsi plant in front of the house and a Moringa tree in the backyard? Each and every part of the drumstick tree has medicinal value and is a rich source of nutrients and minerals.

10 May 2019

Researchers develop stem cell-based model to study neuron resilience and vulnerability in ALS

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed a stem cell-based model in order to study the resilience and vulnerability of neurons in the neurodegenerative disease ALS.

9 May 2019

New drug targeting genetic weakness could become first treatment for childhood brain cancer

A new type of drug that targets a genetic weakness in an untreatable childhood brain cancer could become the first ever treatment designed to target the disease.

9 May 2019

Purdue researchers develop new way to view and classify protein 3D shapes

Proteins can provide a detailed look inside the human body and how it protects itself from many diseases. Proteins, which make up about 15% of body mass, are the most abundant solid substances in the human body.

9 May 2019

Compound derived from broccoli sprouts may restore brain chemistry imbalance related to schizophrenia

In a series of recently published studies using animals and people, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have further characterized a set of chemical imbalances in the brains of people with schizophrenia related to the chemical glutamate.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 9 May 2019

Researchers study the impact of and treatment for aggrecan deficiency

On Sunday, April 28, a team of researchers received the 2019 Human Growth Award at the Pediatric Endocrine Society's Annual Meeting for their abstract, entitled "Clinical Characterization and Trial of Growth Hormone in Patients with Aggrecan Deficiency: 6 Month Data," and presented this at the PES Presidential Poster Session.

8 May 2019

Genomics study reveals five genes linked to treatment resistance in prostate cancer

A new genomics study has found that men are three times more likely to die from prostate cancer if they possess mutations the retinoblastoma 1 (RB1) gene.

8 May 2019

Researchers create ‘mini-guts’ to explore how gut epithelium respond to gluten in celiac patients

In pursuit of a novel tool for the research and treatment of celiac disease, scientists at the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital have validated the use of intestinal organoids.

8 May 2019

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Latest Gene News and Research

Researchers identify important signaling molecule in the biology of Hodgkin's lymphoma

Brazilian researchers develop new strategy to starve triple negative breast cancer cells

Researchers reveal ebb and flow of gene expression that may awaken neural stem cells

Nanotubes enable movement of toxic protein linked to Huntington's disease

Study uncovers Achilles' heel of lethal brain tumor

'Eye-in-a-dish' model reveals genetic variants that may contribute to AMD

Egg yolk precursor protein plays key role in regulating mosquitos’ attraction to humans

IDT announces significant NGS portfolio expansion

New computational framework reveals impact of arthritis drugs on gene expression

Novel imaging technique uses protein found in scorpion venom to light up brain tumors

Study: Under-connectivity is the underlying cause of brain disorders

Study explains why some football players with SCT experience adverse clinical outcomes

Scientists decipher transcriptome of drumstick tree by RNA sequencing

Researchers develop stem cell-based model to study neuron resilience and vulnerability in ALS

New drug targeting genetic weakness could become first treatment for childhood brain cancer

Purdue researchers develop new way to view and classify protein 3D shapes

Compound derived from broccoli sprouts may restore brain chemistry imbalance related to schizophrenia

Researchers study the impact of and treatment for aggrecan deficiency

Genomics study reveals five genes linked to treatment resistance in prostate cancer

Researchers create ‘mini-guts’ to explore how gut epithelium respond to gluten in celiac patients

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