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Researchers develop new method that uses gene editing to find cancer's weak spots

Genetic mutations that cause cancer also weaken cancer cells, creating an opportunity for researchers to develop drugs that will selectively kill them, while sparing normal cells.

20 Mar 2017

Single-cell transcriptomic analysis uncovers subgroups of colorectal tumors

Combining single-cell genomics and computational techniques, a research team including Paul Robson, Ph.D., director of single-cell biology at The Jackson Laboratory, has defined cell-type composition of cancerous cells from 11 colorectal tumors, as well as adjacent noncancerous cells, a key to more targeted diagnosis and treatment.

20 Mar 2017

Methylation status of ten positions in genome correlates with all-cause mortality

Various chemical modifications in the genome determine whether genes are read or deactivated. Methyl labels in the DNA play a key role in this "epigenetic" regulation of gene activity.

20 Mar 2017

Researchers discover new genes that help prevent prostate and other cancers

New genes which help prevent prostate, skin and breast cancer development in mice have been discovered by researchers at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and their collaborators.

20 Mar 2017

Circadian misalignments may favor diabetes development

Like almost all light-sensitive living beings, human beings follow biological rhythms set on a period of about 24 hours.

20 Mar 2017

New markers linked to recurrence of erratic heartbeats in some patients after ablation therapy

Ablation procedures restore a regular heartbeat in patients who have a dangerous, abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation. But it doesn't always work. Now, a new study suggests that certain molecules are associated with the recurrence of erratic heartbeats in some patients after ablation therapy.

20 Mar 2017

Linking RNA to autoimmune diseases

An interview with Dr. Chase Spurlock, CEO, discussing IQuity's research into IncRNAs and how they are linked to autoimmue diseases.

20 Mar 2017

Genetic mutations underlying treatment resistance in NSCLC more dynamic than previously thought

The genetic mutations underlying treatment resistance in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are more complex and dynamic than previously thought.

17 Mar 2017

Research findings point to new strategies for tapping into plant energy to produce biofuels, biomaterials

Even plants have to live on an energy budget. While they're known for converting solar energy into chemical energy in the form of sugars, plants have sophisticated biochemical mechanisms for regulating how they spend that energy. Making oils costs a lot.

17 Mar 2017

Drosophila models help illuminate molecular mechanisms underlying nephrotic syndrome

The majority of genes associated with nephrotic syndrome (NS) in humans also play pivotal roles in Drosophila renal function, a conservation of function across species that validates transgenic flies as ideal pre-clinical models to improve understanding of human disease, a Children's National Health System research team reports in a recent issue of Human Molecular Genetics.

17 Mar 2017

Scientists identify new toxic pathway for protein aggregates in ALS and FTLD

Led by professor Ludo Van Den Bosch, scientists from Belgium, the UK and the US have identified new processes that form protein "clumps" that are characteristic of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD).

17 Mar 2017

Researchers use animal model to study brain abnormality in human TD patients

Thanatophoric dysplasia (TD) is an intractable disease designated by Ministry of Welfare, Health and Labor of Japan, causing severe abnormalities of bones and the brain.

17 Mar 2017

Yale study identifies racial and ethnic disparities in Oncotype DX testing for women with breast cancer

In a simple definition, cancer is a disease of the cells, which is caused by gene mutations. For a proportion of patients, including women with hormone receptor positive (HR+) breast cancer, gene expression profiling has a substantial impact on treatment decision-making by determining which patients might—or might not—respond to particular treatment options.

17 Mar 2017

Scientists identify genetic clues to chronic kidney disease

Using international genomic studies backed by proof-of-concept cell experiments, researchers have identified two genes that contribute to the chronic kidney disease glomerulonephritis.

16 Mar 2017

First physiological test opens door to early diagnosis of autism

An algorithm based on levels of metabolites found in a blood sample can accurately predict whether a child is on the Autism spectrum of disorder (ASD), based upon a recent study.

16 Mar 2017

Study uncovers genetic link to aggressive form of prostate cancer

An international study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has identified a genetic connection to the aggressive form of prostate cancer.

16 Mar 2017

Dietary anti-cancer compound from broccoli may work by influence on long non-coding RNAs

Researchers have discovered one of the reasons why broccoli may be good for your health.

16 Mar 2017

Innovative strategy uses genetically modified viruses to selectively attack tumor cells

Scientists at the IDIBAPS Biomedical Research Institute and at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine lead a study in which they have designed a new strategy to get genetically modified viruses to selectively attack tumor cells without affecting healthy tissues.

16 Mar 2017

Regular consumption of tea lowers risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, NUS study finds

A cup of tea a day can keep dementia away, and this is especially so for those who are genetically predisposed to the debilitating disease, according to a recent study led by Assistant Professor Feng Lei from the Department of Psychological Medicine at National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

16 Mar 2017

Study provides insights into genetic, neuronal circuit mechanisms linked to autism's impaired sociability

Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have gained new insight into the genetic and neuronal circuit mechanisms that may contribute to impaired sociability in some forms of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

16 Mar 2017

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Researchers develop new method that uses gene editing to find cancer's weak spots

Single-cell transcriptomic analysis uncovers subgroups of colorectal tumors

Methylation status of ten positions in genome correlates with all-cause mortality

Researchers discover new genes that help prevent prostate and other cancers

Circadian misalignments may favor diabetes development

New markers linked to recurrence of erratic heartbeats in some patients after ablation therapy

Linking RNA to autoimmune diseases

Genetic mutations underlying treatment resistance in NSCLC more dynamic than previously thought

Research findings point to new strategies for tapping into plant energy to produce biofuels, biomaterials

Drosophila models help illuminate molecular mechanisms underlying nephrotic syndrome

Scientists identify new toxic pathway for protein aggregates in ALS and FTLD

Researchers use animal model to study brain abnormality in human TD patients

Yale study identifies racial and ethnic disparities in Oncotype DX testing for women with breast cancer

Scientists identify genetic clues to chronic kidney disease

First physiological test opens door to early diagnosis of autism

Study uncovers genetic link to aggressive form of prostate cancer

Dietary anti-cancer compound from broccoli may work by influence on long non-coding RNAs

Innovative strategy uses genetically modified viruses to selectively attack tumor cells

Regular consumption of tea lowers risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, NUS study finds

Study provides insights into genetic, neuronal circuit mechanisms linked to autism's impaired sociability

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