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Genetic variation in heart valve cells of developing fetus creates mitral valve prolapse

Genetic variation in heart valve cells of the developing fetus create the blueprint for the later development of mitral valve prolapse, according to the cover story of today's Science Translational Medicine.

23 May 2019

Researchers identify new anti-aging compounds among FDA-approved drugs

Researchers from Gero, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences collaborated to derive a transcriptomic signature of aging, which they confirmed using large transcriptomic databases.

23 May 2019

Genetic switch that controls conversion of bad to good fat identified

Fat cells. They are the bane of a dieter's existence, but fat is important. Previous studies showed the subcutaneous white fat cells can transform to brown and beige varieties when exposed to cold stress.

23 May 2019

Scientists develop new genetic tool to modify and understand gene function

Scientists of the National Center for Cardiovascular Research led by Rui Benedito have developed a new genetic tool (iSuRe-Cre) that provides certainty in Cre-inducible genetic modifications, a key technique for understanding gene function.

22 May 2019

Newly discovered molecules safely halt the gene editing process

Scientists have discovered two non-toxic molecules that safely halt the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing process.

22 May 2019

Study discovers origin of neurofibromas that develop throughout the skin of NF1 patients

A study published today in PLOS ONE discovered the origin of severely disfiguring masses of cells, called neurofibromas, that gradually develop throughout the skin of patients afflicted with Neurofibromatosis 1.

22 May 2019

UW researchers use molecular tethers, chemical 'light sabers' for tissue engineering

Tissue engineering could transform medicine. Instead of waiting for our bodies to regrow or repair damage after an injury or disease, scientists could grow complex, fully functional tissues in a laboratory for transplantation into patients.

22 May 2019

Developing biosecurity tool to detect engineered microorganisms based on DNA signatures

If a genetically or synthetically engineered organism is released into the environment, how will we know?

22 May 2019

New study shows how a kidney biopsy can be used to tailor treatment for lupus patients

The kidneys of patients living with systemic lupus erythematosus are often under assault, and not all those living with the disease will respond to standard treatment.

21 May 2019

Study helps explain why lack of sleep is bad for the heart

In recent years, numerous studies have shown that people who don't get enough sleep are at greater risk of stroke and heart attack.

21 May 2019

Inhibition of protein may prevent spread of castration-resistant prostate cancer

Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine have discovered that blocking a specific protein, may be a promising strategy to prevent the spread of castration-resistant prostate cancer.

21 May 2019

Exposure to EDCs can affect sexual development and reproduction of future generations

Exposure to environmental pollutants can cause alterations in brain development that affect sexual development and fertility for several generations, according to findings to be presented in Lyon, at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2019.

20 May 2019

Gene linked to rare progressive brain disease causes new kind of congenital disorder

A new kind of congenital disorder caused by a group of mutations in a gene previously linked only to a rare progressive brain disease has been discovered by an international team co-led by Saudi investigators.

20 May 2019

Broccoli contains an ingredient that could target the "Achilles’ heel" of cancers

A new study from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has come up with a new study that reveals that broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower, cabbage and collard greens contain a substance that could inactivate a vital gene that plays a role in cancers.

19 May 2019

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

Genetic variation in heart valve cells of developing fetus creates mitral valve prolapse

Researchers identify new anti-aging compounds among FDA-approved drugs

Genetic switch that controls conversion of bad to good fat identified

Scientists develop new genetic tool to modify and understand gene function

Newly discovered molecules safely halt the gene editing process

Study discovers origin of neurofibromas that develop throughout the skin of NF1 patients

UW researchers use molecular tethers, chemical 'light sabers' for tissue engineering

Developing biosecurity tool to detect engineered microorganisms based on DNA signatures

New study shows how a kidney biopsy can be used to tailor treatment for lupus patients

Study helps explain why lack of sleep is bad for the heart

Inhibition of protein may prevent spread of castration-resistant prostate cancer

Exposure to EDCs can affect sexual development and reproduction of future generations

Gene linked to rare progressive brain disease causes new kind of congenital disorder

Broccoli contains an ingredient that could target the "Achilles’ heel" of cancers

Mining 25 years of data reveals new insights into predicting the age of onset for Huntington disease

Insulin-producing beta cells can change their function in diabetes, reveals study

CHLA researcher receives $3.7 million NIH grant to study development of neural circuits

Gut microbiome diversity can be explained by dietary habits and evolution history

Study explores why people at risk for Huntington's disease choose not to undergo genetic testing

Researchers identify first gene that predisposes to fainting

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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)