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Scientists use genetically informed brain atlases to identify hundreds of genomic loci

An international team of scientists has used atlases of the human brain informed by genetics to identify hundreds of genomic loci. Loci is plural for locus, and in genetics indicates the physical location of a gene or variant on a chromosome.

From UC San Diego 8 Feb 2022

Scientists use CRISPRa to discover genes that play a role in immune cell biology

CRISPR genome editing has served as a powerful tool for deleting or altering DNA sequences and studying the resulting effect.

4 Feb 2022

Largest genome study identifies new genetic risk factors for migraine

An international consortium of leading migraine scientists identified more than 120 regions of the genome that are connected to risk of migraine.

4 Feb 2022

Research focuses on how short-term genetic memories can be inherited across generations

A gene-silencing tool could enable new opportunities for advancing basic biomedical research and drug development.

4 Feb 2022

Chromosomal units remained constant in evolution, study finds

Animal diversity is interesting, but how does their genetic material, or genome, represent this?

4 Feb 2022

CRISPR-Cas9 likely to cause unforeseen genetic variations, researchers warn

Commonly referred to as “genetic scissors,” the CRISPR-Cas9 opens up new avenues for disease treatment—however, treatments must be effective.

4 Feb 2022

Human rRNA genes differed based on a person’s geographic ancestry

Genome research that explored gene variants that are considered a crucial building block for protein-synthesizing microscopic structures took an unexpected turn.

4 Feb 2022

New computer tool identifies over 100,000 novel viruses

Viruses are the major group of biological agents widely recognized.

4 Feb 2022

Different autism risk genes have similar effects on brain development, study finds

Autism spectrum disorder has been associated with hundreds of different genes, but how these distinct genetic mutations converge on a similar pathology in patients has remained a mystery.

3 Feb 2022

Genes could help determine how well someone responds to couple's therapy

How well someone responds to couple's therapy could be determined by their genes, according to a new study led by Queen Mary University of London and Denver University.

3 Feb 2022

New genomic study suggests protein-based antigens provide more stable vaccine targets for Shigella

New genomics research conducted by the University of Liverpool will aid in the development and implementation of vaccinations against Shigella.

2 Feb 2022

Oligodendrocyte plays major role in the development of multiple sclerosis, says study

A team of international researchers revealed that oligodendrocytes, a kind of central nervous system cell, may play a different function in the progression of MS.

2 Feb 2022

Ingenza collaborates with Johnson Matthey for efficient industrial enzyme synthesis

Biotechnology company Ingenza is excited to report the successful conclusion to its recent six-month project with Johnson Matthey.

1 Feb 2022

Clemson University research focuses on identifying networks of genes involved in uterine cancer

No single gene causes uterine cancer, the fourth most common cancer among women, which is on the rise in the U.S.

31 Jan 2022

European Reference Genome Atlas intends to provide “reference genomes” for the biodiversity of Europe

In 2021, experts launched the “European Reference Genome Atlas” (ERGA) to give crucial genetic data to inform the study of Europe’s biodiversity.

31 Jan 2022

Scientists develop low-cost metagenome sequencing technique for microbiome research

A research team headed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, QIBEBT developed a low-cost metagenome sequencing technology.

31 Jan 2022

Researchers take a deep dive in understanding “dark proteome”

Researchers predicted that there would be approximately 20,000 protein-coding genes when the human genome sequence was revealed two decades ago.

31 Jan 2022

Genetic mutation that corresponds to small body size in dogs existed in ancient wolves

Popular belief has been that small dogs, such as Pomeranians and Chihuahuas, exist because once dogs were domesticated, humans wanted small, cute companions.

28 Jan 2022

Scientists discover families of proteins that could predict organ transplant rejection

Northwestern University scientists have discovered families of proteins in the body that could potentially predict which patients may reject a new organ transplant, helping inform decisions about care.

28 Jan 2022

Mother's unhealthy vaginal microbiome may contribute to mortality and altered development in babies

A new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in pregnant mothers in combination with an unhealthy diet contributed to increased pup deaths and altered development in the surviving babies.

28 Jan 2022

Genome News and Research

Scientists use genetically informed brain atlases to identify hundreds of genomic loci

Scientists use CRISPRa to discover genes that play a role in immune cell biology

Largest genome study identifies new genetic risk factors for migraine

Research focuses on how short-term genetic memories can be inherited across generations

Chromosomal units remained constant in evolution, study finds

CRISPR-Cas9 likely to cause unforeseen genetic variations, researchers warn

Human rRNA genes differed based on a person’s geographic ancestry

New computer tool identifies over 100,000 novel viruses

Different autism risk genes have similar effects on brain development, study finds

Genes could help determine how well someone responds to couple's therapy

New genomic study suggests protein-based antigens provide more stable vaccine targets for Shigella

Oligodendrocyte plays major role in the development of multiple sclerosis, says study

Ingenza collaborates with Johnson Matthey for efficient industrial enzyme synthesis

Clemson University research focuses on identifying networks of genes involved in uterine cancer

European Reference Genome Atlas intends to provide “reference genomes” for the biodiversity of Europe

Scientists develop low-cost metagenome sequencing technique for microbiome research

Researchers take a deep dive in understanding “dark proteome”

Genetic mutation that corresponds to small body size in dogs existed in ancient wolves

Scientists discover families of proteins that could predict organ transplant rejection

Mother's unhealthy vaginal microbiome may contribute to mortality and altered development in babies

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