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Junk DNA' plays a crucial role in early embryonic development in all mammals, study shows

Nearly half of our DNA has been written off as junk, the discards of evolution: sidelined or broken genes, viruses that got stuck in our genome and were dismembered or silenced, none of it relevant to the human organism or human evolution.

19 Oct 2021

Neuroinflammation protein associated with sex-specific survival differences in glioblastoma patients

Scientists have discovered a new link that could bring the scientific and medical community closer to understanding why glioblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor, is deadlier in males than females.

19 Oct 2021

Study finds novel genes linked to fibromuscular dysplasia using genetic meta-analysis

Recent research identified that three novel genetic variants that control gene expression in the arteries are linked to fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD)—an arterial disease that induces threatening impacts for the heart and vessels.

19 Oct 2021

Disease genes are unable to adapt as the rest of the genome, says research

Researchers recently discovered a novel detrimental effect of genes that induce inherited diseases. The observations are published in the journal eLife.

19 Oct 2021

Researchers identify the best responding odorant receptors for furaneol

The aroma of caramel is liked by most, but to date, the olfactory receptor that contributes decisively to this sensory impression was not known.

19 Oct 2021

Cellular environment impacts structure of the nuclear pore complex

Context matters. It's true for many facets of life, including the tiny molecular machines that perform vital functions inside our cells.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 18 Oct 2021

Researchers map proteo-genomic connections between different human diseases

Hundreds of connections between different human diseases have been uncovered through their shared origin in our genome by an international research team led by scientists from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge, challenging the categorisation of diseases by organ, symptoms, or clinical speciality.

18 Oct 2021

AI-powered tool rapidly identifies genetic causes of rare disorders with high accuracy

An artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology rapidly diagnoses rare disorders in critically ill children with high accuracy, according to a report by scientists from University of Utah Health and Fabric Genomics, collaborators on a study led by Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. The benchmark finding, published in Genomic Medicine, foreshadows the next phase of medicine, where technology helps clinicians quickly determine the root cause of disease so they can give patients the right treatment sooner.

From The University of Utah 18 Oct 2021

New statistical study reveals the constraints and directions in protein evolution

A recent statistical study has revealed some of the constraints and directions in the evolution of the structure and function of proteins.

15 Oct 2021

Study identifies DNA mutations that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in liver disease patients

For the first time, DNA mutations in liver cells have been identified that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in patients with liver disease.

15 Oct 2021

Study reveals gene responsible for food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome

A team of scientists in Montreal and Paris has succeeded in identifying the gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome, a rare disease affecting both adrenal glands.

15 Oct 2021

Research identifies genes that influence the outcomes of physical activity

Recent research identified that genes carry out a vital role in how human bodies respond to exercise. The study has also pinpointed various genes that influence the outcomes of different types of physical activity.

15 Oct 2021

New research center brings advancements in genomic medicine to admixed individuals

One way to make health care more personalized is to use a person's DNA sequence -; or genome -; to predict their risk of disease. But as the field of precision medicine grows, so have concerns that we may be leaving a large fraction of Americans out.

From UC San Diego 13 Oct 2021

Experts come up with a powerful tool for illustrating genome folding

The intricate folds and arrangements of protein and DNA bundles inside the microscopic boundaries of a single human cell instruct the fate of an individual

13 Oct 2021

Regulatory network impacting brain evolution found in “junk DNA,” says study

Human DNA has a close resemblance to that of the chimpanzee, which in evolutionary terms is the closest living relative of humans.

13 Oct 2021

AgTech NEXT 2021 to address the effects of climate change on food security

Climate changes are occurring in every region of the world according to the recent UN report. The developing world has been disproportionately impacted and the effects of a changing climate are creating greater food and water insecurity and economic instability.

12 Oct 2021

Oral diuretic pill may potentially be repurposed to treat Alzheimer's in people with genetic risk

A commonly available oral diuretic pill approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may be a potential candidate for an Alzheimer's disease treatment for those who are at genetic risk, according to findings published in Nature Aging.

12 Oct 2021

Newly developed method helps refine the "Out of Africa" scenario

Researchers from Estonia and Italy developed an innovative method by combining neural networks and statistics. Using this newly developed method, they refined the "Out of Africa" scenario. The researchers claimed that the African dynamics around the time of the Out of Africa expansion are more complex than previously thought.

11 Oct 2021

Researchers unravel impacts of protein BRD4 on how DNA folds

Recent research enhances the understanding of certain cancers and complex congenital disorders.

8 Oct 2021

Experts describe structure of protein complex vital for proper cell function

Mitochondrial diseases exhibit different symptoms like muscle weakness, severe fatigue, even blindness. Most genetic diseases are the result of mitochondrial defects.

8 Oct 2021

Genetic News and Research

Junk DNA' plays a crucial role in early embryonic development in all mammals, study shows

Neuroinflammation protein associated with sex-specific survival differences in glioblastoma patients

Study finds novel genes linked to fibromuscular dysplasia using genetic meta-analysis

Disease genes are unable to adapt as the rest of the genome, says research

Researchers identify the best responding odorant receptors for furaneol

Cellular environment impacts structure of the nuclear pore complex

Researchers map proteo-genomic connections between different human diseases

AI-powered tool rapidly identifies genetic causes of rare disorders with high accuracy

New statistical study reveals the constraints and directions in protein evolution

Study identifies DNA mutations that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in liver disease patients

Study reveals gene responsible for food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome

Research identifies genes that influence the outcomes of physical activity

New research center brings advancements in genomic medicine to admixed individuals

Experts come up with a powerful tool for illustrating genome folding

Regulatory network impacting brain evolution found in “junk DNA,” says study

AgTech NEXT 2021 to address the effects of climate change on food security

Oral diuretic pill may potentially be repurposed to treat Alzheimer's in people with genetic risk

Newly developed method helps refine the "Out of Africa" scenario

Researchers unravel impacts of protein BRD4 on how DNA folds

Experts describe structure of protein complex vital for proper cell function

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