Genetics News and Research

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Skin cells derived from autistic donors grow faster than those from control subjects

Brain cells grow faster in children with some forms of autism due to distinct changes in core cell signaling patterns, according to research from the laboratory of Anthony Wynshaw-Boris, MD, PhD, chair of the department of genetics and genome sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

28 Aug 2016

Newly-developed epigenetic test can be used to identify tumors responsible for metastasis in cancer patient

In patients with cancer, initial diagnosis most often includes the detection of the primary or original tumor and the presence or absence of metastases, ie cells from the original tumor that have escaped from their original location and are growing into other tissues of the patient.

27 Aug 2016

Scientists grow noroviruses in laboratory cultures of human intestinal epithelial cells

Human noroviruses - the leading viral cause of acute diarrhea around the world - have been difficult to study because scientists had not found a way to grow them in the lab.

27 Aug 2016

Researchers explore molecular mechanisms through which lead exposure may affect neural stem cells

Researchers have identified a potential molecular mechanism through which lead, a pervasive environmental toxin, may harm neural stem cells and neurodevelopment in children.

26 Aug 2016

Chromatrap develops new range of optimised ChIP assay kits for genetic research

Chromatrap is a pioneer in the development of solid-state filter-based technology that significantly enhances and accelerates the important epigenetic research tool of chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP).

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 26 Aug 2016

Protein complex could play key role in natural development of stem cells into healthy blood cells

A group of proteins best known for helping to activate all mammalian genes has been found to play a particularly commanding role in the natural development of specialized stem cells into healthy blood cells, a process known as hematopoiesis.

25 Aug 2016

Salk researchers develop new method to create unlimited numbers of precursor kidney cells

Salk Institute scientists have discovered the holy grail of endless youthfulness--at least when it comes to one type of human kidney precursor cell.

25 Aug 2016

Raising brain protein alleviates symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mouse model

Boosting levels of a specific protein in the brain alleviates hallmark features of Alzheimer's disease in a mouse model of the disorder, according to new research published online August 25, 2016 in Scientific Reports.

25 Aug 2016

New UCF technology for destroying metastatic breast cancer cells licensed for clinical trials

A University of Central Florida cancer researcher has discovered a way to kill spreading breast cancer cells and her new technology has generated a licensing agreement that will accelerate the therapy's path to clinical trials.

25 Aug 2016

Research supports potential role for cognitive activity in prevention of Alzheimer's disease

Are there any ways of preventing or delaying the development of Alzheimer's disease or other forms of age-associated dementia? While several previously published studies have suggested a protective effect for cognitive activities such as reading, playing games or attending cultural events, questions have been raised about whether these studies reveal a real cause-and-effect relationship or if the associations could result from unmeasured factors.

25 Aug 2016

Study shows Latinos age more slowly at molecular level than other ethnic groups

A new paper co-authored by a UC Santa Barbara researcher reveals that Latinos age at a slower rate than other ethnic groups. The findings, published in the current issue of Genome Biology, may one day help scientists understand how to slow the aging process for everyone.

24 Aug 2016

Preimplantation genetic screening using next generation sequencing: an interview with Dr Luis Alcaraz

PGS, Preimplantation Genetic Screening, is a genetic test that analyses biopsied cells from embryos produced by in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques. PGS determines whether the embryos are chromosomally normal (euploid) or not (aneuploid), thus giving the chance to transfer chromosomally normal embryos that are more apt to successfully implant and develop into a pregnancy.

24 Aug 2016

New research discovers how opposite-sex hormonal therapy influences the brain

Women and men often show marked differences as regards mental illnesses. In order to learn more about this phenomenon, a project supported by the Austrian Science Fund FWF explored how opposite-sex hormonal therapy applied to transgender individuals influences the brain.

24 Aug 2016

VUMC receives $11 million renewal grant to advance pulmonary fibrosis research

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received an $11 million program project renewal grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to study the genetics and underlying biological mechanisms that lead to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

23 Aug 2016

Cloned Zika virus could be used for development of attenuated vaccine

Stopping the explosive spread of Zika virus - which can lead to birth defects in babies born to infected mothers - depends on genetic insights gleaned through new tools and models.

23 Aug 2016

Prenatal exposure to organochlorine chemicals linked to increased odds of autism in children

Chemicals used in certain pesticides and as insulating material banned in the 1970s may still be haunting us, according to new research that suggests links between higher levels of exposure during pregnancy and significantly increased odds of autism spectrum disorder in children.

23 Aug 2016

NIH researchers discover rare, lethal inflammatory disease that affects young children

National Institutes of Health researchers have discovered a rare and sometimes lethal inflammatory disease - otulipenia - that primarily affects young children. They have also identified anti-inflammatory treatments that ease some of the patients' symptoms: fever, skin rashes, diarrhea, joint pain and overall failure to grow or thrive.

23 Aug 2016

Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

Skin cells derived from autistic donors grow faster than those from control subjects

Newly-developed epigenetic test can be used to identify tumors responsible for metastasis in cancer patient

Scientists grow noroviruses in laboratory cultures of human intestinal epithelial cells

Researchers explore molecular mechanisms through which lead exposure may affect neural stem cells

Chromatrap develops new range of optimised ChIP assay kits for genetic research

Protein complex could play key role in natural development of stem cells into healthy blood cells

Salk researchers develop new method to create unlimited numbers of precursor kidney cells

Raising brain protein alleviates symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mouse model

New UCF technology for destroying metastatic breast cancer cells licensed for clinical trials

Research supports potential role for cognitive activity in prevention of Alzheimer's disease

Study shows Latinos age more slowly at molecular level than other ethnic groups

Preimplantation genetic screening using next generation sequencing: an interview with Dr Luis Alcaraz

New research discovers how opposite-sex hormonal therapy influences the brain

VUMC receives $11 million renewal grant to advance pulmonary fibrosis research

Cloned Zika virus could be used for development of attenuated vaccine

Prenatal exposure to organochlorine chemicals linked to increased odds of autism in children

NIH researchers discover rare, lethal inflammatory disease that affects young children

Tel Aviv University researchers unravel how melanoma spreads to distant organs

Scientists discover novel African types of Salmonella linked to blood poisoning and death

Low selenium levels linked to liver cancer risk? An interview with Dr David Hughes

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

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh