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Researchers discover abnormal gene mutations that lead to cancer development

The reason why the control centers, or nuclei, of certain blood cancer cells, have a peculiar structure is still a mystery.

1 Apr 2022

Research highlights the factors needed to reprogramme naïve pluripotent stem cells

Following a genome-wide functional screen, scientists from the Babraham Institute’s Epigenetics research department were able to learn more about naïve stem cell reprogramming.

1 Apr 2022

Researchers discover a novel pathway for DNA transfer in the tumor microenvironment

Scientists from the University of Notre Dame have found a new way for tumor cells to transmit genetic material to other cells in their microenvironment, allowing cancer to spread.

1 Apr 2022

Study reveals genetically driven mucus pathobiology in asthma

A significant amount of genetic risk for asthma is likely mediated through altered gene expression within the airway epithelium.

29 Mar 2022

Salmonella strains in birds do not harbor antimicrobial-resistance genes, study finds

Although many wild birds carry Salmonella, the strains of the bacteria they convey usually do not harbor antimicrobial-resistance genes, according to Penn State researchers, who led a team conducting a new, nationwide study.

From Penn State University 24 Mar 2022

New long-lived biological computers could potentially persist inside cells

Tiny biological computers made of DNA could revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat a slew of diseases, once the technology is fully fleshed out.

From National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 24 Mar 2022

Study uncovers the genetic risk factors for premature aging in pediatric cancer survivors

Variants in two genes have been linked to premature aging in childhood cancer survivors, according to researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

23 Mar 2022

Study shows how CRISPR RNAs help the immune system to identify and combat viruses

What tasks must be completed today, and which are the most vital? In their daily lives, people must continuously make priorities. Bacteria are no exception: while using CRISPR to battle viruses, they must prioritize as well. However, the method by which this priority is accomplished is unknown.

23 Mar 2022

New BGI research lays groundwork for organ regeneration

Scientists declared the invention of a transgene-free and manageable method to transform pluripotent stem cells into bona fide 8-cell totipotent embryo-like cells.

23 Mar 2022

Researchers study how trypanosomes change the predatory bug’s intestinal microbiota

In Central and South America, predatory blood-sucking bugs transmit the causative agent of the widely prevalent Chagas disease.

22 Mar 2022

Yale and uOttawa researchers partner to solve a puzzle rooted in the deepest past of evolution

For decades, scientists have been trying to unravel an enduring mystery of structural biology: Why do two otherwise identical protein forms found in everything from plants, amphibians and human beings hang onto a slight variation across the mighty span of evolution?

21 Mar 2022

Researchers investigate genomic data discrepancies among racial groups

The Cancer Genome Atlas, one of the biggest cancer research databases, was used by Mayo Clinic researchers to investigate disparities in genomic data quality.

21 Mar 2022

NIH’s research program publishes genomic information of nearly 100,000 individuals

The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program currently has access to about 100,000 extremely varied whole genome sequences.

21 Mar 2022

Research highlights how genome editing tool CRISPR knocks off genes in cancer cells

Researchers have created a novel method that allows them to correlate particular genes to complex tumor properties at a size and resolution that has never been achievable.

21 Mar 2022

New research demonstrates genetic markers in leadership positions

The locations of nine core genetic markers related with leadership have been discovered in a recent study led by the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School.

From National University of Singapore (NUS) 21 Mar 2022

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs help to enhance crop genome editing tools, study says

According to plant scientists at RIKEN, a class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs might be useful for studying the molecular processes underlying plant immunity.

21 Mar 2022

A fresh perspective on genome-editing tools, likely to help microbial communities

Microbial communities in nature are made up of a variety of bacterium species. This makes it challenging to isolate and culture individual bacterium species in the laboratory. New tools have been created by researchers to assist.

21 Mar 2022

Researchers identify a novel approach that sheds light on epigenetics

A new Cornell research throws light on a contentious dispute in epigenetics.

16 Mar 2022

Scientists use mRNA delivery to enhance muscle power

Mutations that cause muscle atrophy can be corrected using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool.

16 Mar 2022

Scientists discover new details on vital enzyme that allows for DNA sequencing

Researchers released a study in Sciences Advances that disclosed new facts about a critical enzyme that allows DNA sequencing.

16 Mar 2022

Genome News and Research

Researchers discover abnormal gene mutations that lead to cancer development

Research highlights the factors needed to reprogramme naïve pluripotent stem cells

Researchers discover a novel pathway for DNA transfer in the tumor microenvironment

Study reveals genetically driven mucus pathobiology in asthma

Salmonella strains in birds do not harbor antimicrobial-resistance genes, study finds

New long-lived biological computers could potentially persist inside cells

Study uncovers the genetic risk factors for premature aging in pediatric cancer survivors

Study shows how CRISPR RNAs help the immune system to identify and combat viruses

New BGI research lays groundwork for organ regeneration

Researchers study how trypanosomes change the predatory bug’s intestinal microbiota

Yale and uOttawa researchers partner to solve a puzzle rooted in the deepest past of evolution

Researchers investigate genomic data discrepancies among racial groups

NIH’s research program publishes genomic information of nearly 100,000 individuals

Research highlights how genome editing tool CRISPR knocks off genes in cancer cells

New research demonstrates genetic markers in leadership positions

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs help to enhance crop genome editing tools, study says

A fresh perspective on genome-editing tools, likely to help microbial communities

Researchers identify a novel approach that sheds light on epigenetics

Scientists use mRNA delivery to enhance muscle power

Scientists discover new details on vital enzyme that allows for DNA sequencing

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