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Innovative nanoparticle-based approach to fight myocardial infarction

How can damaged cardiac tissue following a heart attack best be treated with replacement muscle cells? A research team under the supervision of the University of Bonn is now presenting an innovative method on mice: Muscle replacement cells, which are to take over the function of the damaged tissue, are loaded with magnetic nanoparticles.

1 Dec 2017

Study identifies cluster of dysregulated genes in pancreatic islets of type 2 diabetes patients

Type 2 diabetes, which affects >0.5 billion people worldwide, results from the inability of beta cells in the pancreatic islets to provide the body with enough insulin to maintain blood glucose levels within the range for a healthy life.

1 Dec 2017

Study provides insights on mechanisms involved in tolerance after kidney transplantation

A new study provides insights on the mechanisms that allow an individual's immune system to accept, rather than reject, a donor kidney. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, point to markers that could be monitored to assess and track the health of organs following transplantation.

1 Dec 2017

Australian researchers develop new risk scoring system to predict childhood leukemia relapse

Australian researchers have developed a new risk scoring system for children with leukemia based on missing DNA fragments or 'microdeletions'.

1 Dec 2017

Researchers identify vulnerability for glioblastoma subtypes

Glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer, typically fails to respond to treatment or rapidly becomes drug resistant.

1 Dec 2017

Scientists identifies new genetic changes that increase risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma

People who inherit genetic changes which alter the function of their immune system are at increased risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma, a major new study reports.

1 Dec 2017

Orchard Therapeutics opens new facility for technical operations in San Francisco Bay area

Orchard Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare disorders through innovative gene therapies, today announced the opening of a second facility for technical operations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

1 Dec 2017

New drugs Erenumab and Fremanezumab show promise for migraine

Migraine headaches affect thousands of Americans and millions worldwide. There are several medications that are being prescribed for migraines and for many these do not work well.

30 Nov 2017

Novel drug combination could enhance immunotherapy responses in patients with lung cancer

Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers and colleagues have identified a novel drug combination therapy that could prime nonsmall cell lung cancers to respond better to immunotherapy.

30 Nov 2017

Papillomaviruses linked to UV light promote development of non-melanoma skin cancer

UV radiation has been known for a long time to be a risk factor for the development of skin cancer. Simultaneous infection with human papillomaviruses (HPV) has also been suspected to promote skin cancer, particularly in organ transplant recipients.

30 Nov 2017

NIH grant supports research on cellular mechanisms governing longevity

The MDI Biological Laboratory has announced that Aric Rogers, Ph.D., has received a grant of $455,000 over two years from the National Institute on Aging, one of the institutes of the National Institutes of Health, for research on the cellular mechanisms governing longevity.

30 Nov 2017

Molecule plays double role in maintaining gut health and promoting diseases

A molecule that controls intestinal cell growth plays a dual role maintaining gut health and promoting diseases such as cancer, says a study in eLife.

30 Nov 2017

New immunotherapy study shows positive results in chronic migraine sufferers

A new study of fremanezumab, an immunotherapy that counteracts one of the molecules released during migraine, was found successful in reducing the number of days that chronic migraine sufferers experienced headaches.

30 Nov 2017

Altering genetic mutation could enhance FluMist vaccine’s protective effect

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have discovered a genetic mutation in the FluMist intranasal flu vaccine that has the potential to be altered to enhance the vaccine's protective effect.

30 Nov 2017

Researchers discover rare genetic variant that offers protection against Alzheimer's disease

Research published Wednesday in Genome Medicine details a novel and promising approach in the effort to treat Alzheimer's disease.

30 Nov 2017

Study focuses on improving pharmacokinetic properties of therapeutic aptamers

Designing new therapeutic DNA aptamers with diverse side chains can improve their ability to interact with targets, and a new study describes characteristics of these side chains that may determine how long the aptamers remain in the bloodstream.

30 Nov 2017

UT Southwestern researchers develop improved gene-editing technique to correct DMD mutations

Regenerative medicine researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center developed an improved and simplified gene-editing technique using CRISPR/Cas9 tools to correct a common mutation that causes Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

30 Nov 2017

New genetic study of mosquitoes demonstrates movement of insecticide resistance across Africa

The largest ever genetic study of mosquitoes reveals the movement of insecticide resistance between different regions of Africa and finds several rapidly evolving insecticide resistance genes. Reported today) in Nature, this genetic resource will be used to develop new tools for monitoring resistance and managing insecticide use, and for designing novel control methods.

29 Nov 2017

Penn researchers reveal new approach to restart replication in cardiomyocytes after heart attack

In mammals, including humans, the cells that contract the heart muscle and enable it to beat do not regenerate after injury.

29 Nov 2017

Easy-to-use omics toolkit sets the stage for new era of biology and precision medicine

Most complex diseases, such as obesity, longevity, and diabetes, are largely influenced by genetic factors. But at the same time, they are also modulated by environmental stimuli, such as diet and physical activity.

29 Nov 2017

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Latest Gene News and Research

Innovative nanoparticle-based approach to fight myocardial infarction

Study identifies cluster of dysregulated genes in pancreatic islets of type 2 diabetes patients

Study provides insights on mechanisms involved in tolerance after kidney transplantation

Australian researchers develop new risk scoring system to predict childhood leukemia relapse

Researchers identify vulnerability for glioblastoma subtypes

Scientists identifies new genetic changes that increase risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma

Orchard Therapeutics opens new facility for technical operations in San Francisco Bay area

New drugs Erenumab and Fremanezumab show promise for migraine

Novel drug combination could enhance immunotherapy responses in patients with lung cancer

Papillomaviruses linked to UV light promote development of non-melanoma skin cancer

NIH grant supports research on cellular mechanisms governing longevity

Molecule plays double role in maintaining gut health and promoting diseases

New immunotherapy study shows positive results in chronic migraine sufferers

Altering genetic mutation could enhance FluMist vaccine’s protective effect

Researchers discover rare genetic variant that offers protection against Alzheimer's disease

Study focuses on improving pharmacokinetic properties of therapeutic aptamers

UT Southwestern researchers develop improved gene-editing technique to correct DMD mutations

New genetic study of mosquitoes demonstrates movement of insecticide resistance across Africa

Penn researchers reveal new approach to restart replication in cardiomyocytes after heart attack

Easy-to-use omics toolkit sets the stage for new era of biology and precision medicine

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