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Contagious cancers can jump between marine clam species, study shows

A contagious blood cancer jumped from one species of clam to another and spread among clams living in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, shows a study published today in eLife.

18 Jan 2022

Machine learning model identifies new risk genes for motor neurone disease

Scientists have developed a new machine learning model for the discovery of genetic risk factors for diseases such as Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

18 Jan 2022

Can meal times affect your risk of glucose intolerance?

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Frank Scheer and Dr. Sarah Chellappa about their latest research that investigated the effect meal times has on glucose intolerance.

18 Jan 2022

Researchers investigate the role of a key component of the circadian clock in heart disease

Disrupting circadian rhythms, which change naturally on a 24-hour cycle, has been implicated in heart disease, but it is unclear how it leads to the condition.

17 Jan 2022

Study finds evidence to strongly implicate OAS1 as an effector gene influencing COVID-19 severity

Researchers demonstrated that this splice variant is likely to be the single nucleotide polymorphism responsible for the association at this locus.

17 Jan 2022

Discovery opens up the possibility of pursuing new therapies for FOP

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare disease characterized by extensive bone growth outside of the normal skeleton that pre-empts the body's normal responses to even minor injuries. It results in what some term a "second skeleton," which locks up joint movement and could make it hard to breathe.

16 Jan 2022

Researchers identify gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19

An international metastudy led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has identified a specific gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19 infection.

13 Jan 2022

Ultra-rapid genome sequencing technology can detect rare genetic diseases in eight hours

A new ultra-rapid genome sequencing approach developed by Stanford Medicine scientists and their collaborators was used to diagnose rare genetic diseases in an average of eight hours - a feat that's nearly unheard of in standard clinical care.

13 Jan 2022

Skin-related side effects may be an indicator that the cancer medications are working

Immune checkpoint inhibitors, which strengthen the immune response against tumor cells, have become standard of care for many patients with advanced cancers; however, the medications can often cause side effects, most commonly affecting the skin.

12 Jan 2022

Metabolic vulnerabilities in malignant cells may lead to new breast cancer therapies

Metabolic differences could explain why some metastatic breast cancer cells rapidly generate tumors after migrating from primary tumors to the brain, while others linger for months or years before forming these secondary tumors, UT Southwestern scientists report in a new study.

12 Jan 2022

First patient-derived stem cell model developed for studying oculocutaneous albinism

Researchers at the National Eye Institute have developed the first patient-derived stem cell model for studying eye conditions related to oculocutaneous albinism (OCA).

11 Jan 2022

Study reveals genomic regions that could help understand obesity

A new study has helped to shine light on the genetic pathways underlying obesity. The findings could help develop more personalized ways to help people maintain a healthy weight.

11 Jan 2022

Developing a 'fingerprint' test that could diagnose Alzheimer’s early

In this interview, we spoke to Dr. Cynthia McMurray about her latest research into Alzheimer's disease.

11 Jan 2022

Hybrid incompatibilities can be dependent on the environment, fish study suggests

You're likely familiar with the idea of the sterile mule: a hybrid animal born of a horse and a donkey that is unable to breed.

10 Jan 2022

Researchers illuminate the molecular landscape and clinical features of rare kidney cancer

Translocation renal cell carcinoma (tRCC) is a rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer. It accounts for about 5 percent of all renal cell carcinomas in adults and about 50 percent in children.

10 Jan 2022

Scientists shine new light on the complexity of vitamin B12 diseases

A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions has shed new light into the complexity of vitamin B12 diseases.

10 Jan 2022

Common member of the gut microbiome found to have specific preference for blood group A antigens

Researchers have discovered that a common member of the human gut microbiome has a specific preference for blood group A antigens.

10 Jan 2022

Researchers study immune cell invasion process in living fruit fly embryos

To fight infections and heal injuries, immune cells need to enter tissue. They also need to invade tumors to fight them from within.

6 Jan 2022

Study reinforces the link between microglia and some cases of brain disease

Certain subtle differences in DNA sequences are known to raise the chances a person may develop Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.

6 Jan 2022

Salk professor receives $1.2 million from Larry L. Hillblom Foundation for diabetes research

Professor Ronald Evans will receive $1.2 million over four years as part of a Network Grant from the Larry L. Hillblom Foundation to examine a molecular pathway that regulates blood sugar and fat independent of insulin.

6 Jan 2022

Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

Contagious cancers can jump between marine clam species, study shows

Machine learning model identifies new risk genes for motor neurone disease

Can meal times affect your risk of glucose intolerance?

Researchers investigate the role of a key component of the circadian clock in heart disease

Study finds evidence to strongly implicate OAS1 as an effector gene influencing COVID-19 severity

Discovery opens up the possibility of pursuing new therapies for FOP

Researchers identify gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19

Ultra-rapid genome sequencing technology can detect rare genetic diseases in eight hours

Skin-related side effects may be an indicator that the cancer medications are working

Metabolic vulnerabilities in malignant cells may lead to new breast cancer therapies

First patient-derived stem cell model developed for studying oculocutaneous albinism

Study reveals genomic regions that could help understand obesity

Developing a 'fingerprint' test that could diagnose Alzheimer’s early

Hybrid incompatibilities can be dependent on the environment, fish study suggests

Researchers illuminate the molecular landscape and clinical features of rare kidney cancer

Scientists shine new light on the complexity of vitamin B12 diseases

Common member of the gut microbiome found to have specific preference for blood group A antigens

Researchers study immune cell invasion process in living fruit fly embryos

Study reinforces the link between microglia and some cases of brain disease

Salk professor receives $1.2 million from Larry L. Hillblom Foundation for diabetes research

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