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Scientists develop new method that enables single-cell RNA sequencing in large number of cells

RNA sequencing is a powerful technology for studying cells and diseases. In particular, single-cell RNA sequencing helps uncover the heterogeneity and diversity of our body.

2 Jun 2021

Study discovers novel function for metabolic enzyme medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase

Scientists have come up with an innovative function for the metabolic enzyme medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) in glioblastoma (GBM).

1 Jun 2021

Study reveals how cells respond to changes in the mechanical microenvironment

The mechanical properties of the cellular microenvironment in the body are sensed and responded to by cells.

27 May 2021

Researchers discover new genes and functionalities in bovine genome

Modern genetic research often works with what are known as reference genomes. Such a genome comprises data from DNA sequences that scientists have assembled as a representative example of the genetic makeup of a species.

27 May 2021

New software tool detects, evaluates, and quantifies off-target editing activity

CRISPR technology enables researchers to edit genomes by modifying DNA sequences and hence gene function.

27 May 2021

Researchers prove that drugs designed for bacteria have the potential to act on human cells

Antibiotics used to treat common bacterial infections may potentially be used to treat human illnesses such as cancer, at least theoretically.

27 May 2021

Study establishes link between heat stress and crop yield

Scientists report that it is possible to detect and predict heat damage in crops by measuring the fluorescent light signature of plant leaves experiencing heat stress.

25 May 2021

Three-dimensional organization of genome is extremely dynamic during gamete formation

Inside the nuclei of cells, the genome is tightly organized (packaged). This three-dimensional (3D) genome organization is basic because it controls gene expression.

21 May 2021

Study shows how mitochondrial function impacts schizophrenia in patients with genetic disorder

Researchers have demonstrated how cell “batteries” play a significant role in whether patients with the chromosomal deletion syndrome acquire schizophrenia.

20 May 2021

Study identifies predictive causal role for specific cell types in type 1 diabetes

Researchers revealed a predicted causative role for certain cell types in type 1 diabetes by examining its genetic foundations.

From UC San Diego 20 May 2021

New study assesses total economic impact of human genomics

Human genetics and genomifefcs contributed $265 billion to the U.S. economy in 2019 and has the potential to drive significant further growth given major new areas of application, according to a new report issued today by the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG).

19 May 2021

Epigenetic changes drive the fate of a B cell

B cells are the immune cells responsible for creating antibodies, and most B cells produce antibodies in response to a pathogen or a vaccine, providing immunity.

14 May 2021

New CAD technology may open up new frontiers in genome research

A new Computer Aided Design (CAD) platform for whole genome design is being launched by two pioneers in the world of biotech: Genome Project-write (GP-write) and Twist Bioscience.

13 May 2021

Exploring the Genetic effects of Chernobyl Radiation

In this interview, AZoLifeSciences speaks to researchers from the National Cancer Institute about their latest research that investigated the genetic effects of Chernobyl radiation.

From National Cancer Institute (NCI) 13 May 2021

Cancer cells re-organize DNA structure to ramp up the activity of oncogenes

A lot of biological mechanisms go wrong in cancer—for example genes mutate and cells proliferate in an uncontrollable manner.

11 May 2021

Ulsan genome project reaches milestone of sequencing 10,000 whole genomes

UNIST and Ulsan City officially announced that their ambitious 10,000 Genome Project has finally reached the milestone of sequencing 10,000 whole genomes. On this day, they also held a declaration ceremony to commemorate the successful completion of the Ulsan 10,000 Genome Project, which was initiated in 2016 as part of the Genome Korea in Ulsan Project launched in 2015.

11 May 2021

São Tomé island has two different species of caecilians, shows new study

The Gulf of Guinea islands harbor an abundance of species found nowhere else on Earth. But for over 100 years, scientists have wondered whether or not a population of limbless, burrowing amphibians--known as caecilians--found on one of the islands is a single or multiple species.

11 May 2021

Supercoiling characteristic of DNA's structure controls gene expression, research shows

The two meters of -stretched- DNA contained in human cells are continuously twisting and untwisting to give access to genetic information: when a gene is expressed to generate a protein, the two strands of DNA are separated to give access to all the machinery necessary for this expression, resulting in an excessive accumulation of coiling that needs to be resolved later.

10 May 2021

Genomic Analysis for the Conservation of Koalas

In this interview, AZoLifeSciences speaks to Professor Parwinder Kaur about her latest research that uses genomic analysis for the conservation of koalas.

From The University of Western Australia 10 May 2021

Study reveals genetic mutation associated with exfoliation syndrome

A team of researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research's (A*STAR) Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) and Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), as well as Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI), have identified a genetic mutation (functionally defective CYP39A1 gene) associated with exfoliation syndrome, the most common cause of glaucoma.

5 May 2021

Genomic News and Research

Scientists develop new method that enables single-cell RNA sequencing in large number of cells

Study discovers novel function for metabolic enzyme medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase

Study reveals how cells respond to changes in the mechanical microenvironment

Researchers discover new genes and functionalities in bovine genome

New software tool detects, evaluates, and quantifies off-target editing activity

Researchers prove that drugs designed for bacteria have the potential to act on human cells

Study establishes link between heat stress and crop yield

Three-dimensional organization of genome is extremely dynamic during gamete formation

Study shows how mitochondrial function impacts schizophrenia in patients with genetic disorder

Study identifies predictive causal role for specific cell types in type 1 diabetes

New study assesses total economic impact of human genomics

Epigenetic changes drive the fate of a B cell

New CAD technology may open up new frontiers in genome research

Exploring the Genetic effects of Chernobyl Radiation

Cancer cells re-organize DNA structure to ramp up the activity of oncogenes

Ulsan genome project reaches milestone of sequencing 10,000 whole genomes

São Tomé island has two different species of caecilians, shows new study

Supercoiling characteristic of DNA's structure controls gene expression, research shows

Genomic Analysis for the Conservation of Koalas

Study reveals genetic mutation associated with exfoliation syndrome

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