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Thickness of cancer cells' glycocalyx barrier determines immune cell evasion of tumors

One of the ways that cancer cells hide from the body's immune system is by forming a thin surface barrier called the glycocalyx.

27 Mar 2023

Potential therapeutic target in KRAS-mutant pancreatic cancer identified

A new research paper was published in Genes & Cancer on March 10, 2023, entitled, "VCP/p97, a pleiotropic protein regulator of the DNA damage response and proteostasis, is a potential therapeutic target in KRAS-mutant pancreatic cancer."

27 Mar 2023

Analyzing how the global regulation factor reshapes the cell-fate-decision landscape

Genes and their regulatory relationships form complex networks that govern cell differentiation trajectories. However, predicting and understanding cell fate decisions using bottom-up network topology is still side-lined.

27 Mar 2023

Key gene involved in crop alkaline tolerance discovered

Chinese scientists have identified a key gene involved in crop alkaline tolerance that may greatly improve crop yield in sodic environments through the use of genetic engineering.

24 Mar 2023

New findings could help target the causes of aging and cancer development

A protein complex prevents the repair of genome damage in human cells, in mice and in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, a team of researchers at the University of Cologne has discovered.

24 Mar 2023

Innovative new approach to constructing a nose in young patients with arhinia

Congenital arhinia (meaning patients born without a nose) is a rare condition associated with high mortality if not identified.

24 Mar 2023

Using AI to screen for genetic mutations in cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds

Using artificial intelligence, researchers have discovered how to screen for genetic mutations in cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds -; and possibly streamline the diagnosis and treatment of gliomas, a study suggests.

24 Mar 2023

Brain scans link signs of cellular aging to symptoms of Alzheimer’s

According to a new study led by Anya Topiwala of Oxford Population Health, a division of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, and published on March 22nd, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer’s disease are connected to telomeres shortening, the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes that shorten as cells age.

23 Mar 2023

Immunity adaptation found in genomes of Stone Age farmers

New research suggests that diversity in genes implicated in immunity might have facilitated the shift from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to agriculture that occurred in prehistoric Europe over the course of around 1,500 years.

23 Mar 2023

New type of neural implant could restore limb function to amputees

Researchers have developed a new type of neural implant that could restore limb function to amputees and others who have lost the use of their arms or legs.

23 Mar 2023

Identifying the underlying causes of rare genetic immune disorders

The activated PI3K Delta syndrome 2 (APDS2) is a rare genetic disease that is caused by cellular anomalies, according to experts from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.

23 Mar 2023

Revealing how hematopoietic stem cells acquire malignant traits in cancer

Scientists from Lund University’s Faculty of Medicine have discovered a novel mechanism connecting ribonucleic acid (RNA) metabolism to the development of leukemia in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).

23 Mar 2023

BetaLife and A*STAR team up to accelerate the development of new cell-based therapy for diabetes

Up-and-coming local biotech startup BetaLife Pte Ltd ("BetaLife") is collaborating with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) to accelerate the development of next generation cell-based therapy for diabetes.

22 Mar 2023

Genetic signature might be shared across multiple substance use disorders, new study reveals

A new study has revealed a common genetic signature that seems to underlie multiple substance use disorders.

22 Mar 2023

Illumina launches its first product enabling long- and short-read sequencing on one instrument

Illumina Inc., a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced that its first product based on its novel Illumina Complete Long Read technology is now available to order.

22 Mar 2023

Uncovering the evolutionary history of wheat during the Holocene

Over 35% of the world’s population is nourished by wheat, which includes bread wheat and its relatives. Wheat has been cultivated for more than 10,000 years, beginning with the “Neolithic Revolution,” and is one of the earliest ancient crops to emerge in the Fertile Crescent.

21 Mar 2023

Tardigrade proteins for significant advancement in human health

Researchers at the University of Wyoming have made a significant discovery that could one day allow people living in areas without refrigeration to access life-saving treatments.

21 Mar 2023

Key Hox genes control stem cells involved in bone formation and repair

A new study discovered that genes that have long been known to regulate bone formation before birth also govern bone healing later in life.

From New York University (NYU) 21 Mar 2023

T cell-driven changes in the gut may affect brain function associated with depression

In experiments with mice and humans, a team led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers says it has identified a particular intestinal immune cell that impacts the gut microbiome, which in turn may affect brain functions linked to stress-induced disorders such as depression.

21 Mar 2023

Genome editing proven effective to restore the vision of mice with genetic diseases

Chinese researchers have turned out to be successful in restoring the vision of mice with retinitis pigmentosa, which is considered to be one of the significant causes of blindness in humans.

20 Mar 2023

Genetic News and Research

Thickness of cancer cells' glycocalyx barrier determines immune cell evasion of tumors

Potential therapeutic target in KRAS-mutant pancreatic cancer identified

Analyzing how the global regulation factor reshapes the cell-fate-decision landscape

Key gene involved in crop alkaline tolerance discovered

New findings could help target the causes of aging and cancer development

Innovative new approach to constructing a nose in young patients with arhinia

Using AI to screen for genetic mutations in cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds

Brain scans link signs of cellular aging to symptoms of Alzheimer’s

Immunity adaptation found in genomes of Stone Age farmers

New type of neural implant could restore limb function to amputees

Identifying the underlying causes of rare genetic immune disorders

Revealing how hematopoietic stem cells acquire malignant traits in cancer

BetaLife and A*STAR team up to accelerate the development of new cell-based therapy for diabetes

Genetic signature might be shared across multiple substance use disorders, new study reveals

Illumina launches its first product enabling long- and short-read sequencing on one instrument

Uncovering the evolutionary history of wheat during the Holocene

Tardigrade proteins for significant advancement in human health

Key Hox genes control stem cells involved in bone formation and repair

T cell-driven changes in the gut may affect brain function associated with depression

Genome editing proven effective to restore the vision of mice with genetic diseases

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