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Long-standing immunosuppressive drug reduces Zika birth defects in mice

In experiments with pregnant mice infected with the Zika virus, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report they have successfully used a long-standing immunosuppressive drug to diminish the rate of fetal deaths and birth defects in the mice's offspring.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 7 May 2019

Research in preclinical models suggests promising anti-HIV-1 vaginal microbicide

A vaginal microbicide that could prevent sexual transmission of HIV-1 in women has tremendous potential for saving lives and helping staunch an epidemic.

7 May 2019

Novel bioinformatics tool improves gene identification

Like finding a needle in a haystack, identifying genes that are involved in particular diseases can be an arduous and time consuming process.

6 May 2019

Form drives function in cancer proliferation, UTSW study finds

A new study finds that the protein responsible for the crawling movements of cells also drives the ability of cancer cells to grow when under stress.

6 May 2019

CU Anschutz researchers identify new immunodeficiency disease

A new immunodeficiency disease caused by a novel genetic mutation has been identified by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus providing unique insights into cell biology.

6 May 2019

Comprehensive brain map reveals ‘hidden’ microglia that may be involved in neurodegenerative diseases

Our brains do not only contain neurons, but also a variety of immune cells that play an important role for its functioning.

6 May 2019

Low oxygen levels harm specific cells in the developing brain

Low oxygen levels are a well-known cause of brain injury in premature babies. But the mechanism by which low oxygen hurts the developing human brain has been unclear.

6 May 2019

Messenger cells hold key to better bone healing

How do bones heal, and how could they heal better? The answer to these questions may lie in a newly discovered population of "messenger" cells, according to a recent USC Stem Cell study published in the journal eLife.

6 May 2019

Coffee, sugary drinks, or alcohol? It's in your genes.

Researchers have discovered that choosing to consume alcohol, coffee, and sugar-sweetened drinks may be due to hertitable genetic variants.

6 May 2019

Aptamer Therapeutics collaborates with Cancer Research UK for drug development program

Following the successful awarding of a CRUK Biotherapeutic Drug Discovery Project Award, Aptamer Therapeutics Limited, part of Aptamer Group, is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Dan Wiseman and the Oglesby Leukemia Research Program at the University of Manchester and Cancer Research UK.

From Aptamer Group 6 May 2019

MIT researchers develop novel method for analyzing massive cell datasets

Data-sampling method makes "sketches" of unwieldy biological datasets while still capturing the full diversity of cell types.

3 May 2019

RIT faculty-researcher develops microfluidic device for early detection of Ebola virus

A faculty-researcher at Rochester Institute of technology has developed a prototype micro device with bio-sensors that can detect the deadly Ebola virus. With this type of device, those infected can be treated earlier, and the early detection process can potentially decrease the spread of infections.

3 May 2019

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

Long-standing immunosuppressive drug reduces Zika birth defects in mice

Research in preclinical models suggests promising anti-HIV-1 vaginal microbicide

Novel bioinformatics tool improves gene identification

Form drives function in cancer proliferation, UTSW study finds

CU Anschutz researchers identify new immunodeficiency disease

Comprehensive brain map reveals ‘hidden’ microglia that may be involved in neurodegenerative diseases

Low oxygen levels harm specific cells in the developing brain

Messenger cells hold key to better bone healing

Coffee, sugary drinks, or alcohol? It's in your genes.

Aptamer Therapeutics collaborates with Cancer Research UK for drug development program

MIT researchers develop novel method for analyzing massive cell datasets

RIT faculty-researcher develops microfluidic device for early detection of Ebola virus

Study finding promises new perspectives for treatment of Type 2 endometrial cancer

Discovery of small-molecule inhibitors could enable precise control over CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing

Sartorius Stedim Biotech introduces new ambr 15 cell culture microbioreactor system

Potential stem cell therapies moving from lab bench to clinical application

Finnish researchers discover gene mutation that reduces fear, anxiety and increases social interaction

New method could lead to more personalized treatment of advanced prostate cancer

'Fingerprint' associated with a person's sleep habits may serve as warning sign for heart disease

Cornell University study uncovers relationship between starch digestion gene and gut bacteria

eBook: Using iPSCs models for human disease research and drug discovery eBook

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)