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New research offers the most insight on the genetic basis of schizophrenia

According to the World Health Organization, schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric condition that begins in late adolescence or early adulthood and affects one in every 300 persons globally.

3 May 2022

Researchers analyze immune system genetic diversity, likely to affect endangered toad existence

The immune system diversity of the critically endangered Wyoming toad is examined in new research, which indicates that genetic bottlenecks can affect a species’ capabilities to react to novel infections.

3 May 2022

‘Extreme’ plant grows faster under stressful conditions

When faced with conditions that are too dry, salty, or cold, most plants try to conserve resources. They send out fewer leaves and roots and close up their pores to hold in water. If circumstances don't improve, they eventually die.

3 May 2022

Scientists reveal how autism-linked genetic mutation disrupts neural development using mini-brains

In a study published May 02, 2022 in Nature Communications, scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine used human brain organoids to reveal how a genetic mutation associated with a profound form of autism disrupts neural development.

From UC San Diego 3 May 2022

Rutgers researcher will use genomics, cell biology to pinpoint genes involved in coral bleaching

A Rutgers researcher will use genomics, genetics, and cell biology to identify and understand the corals' response to heat stress conditions and to pinpoint master regulatory genes involved in coral bleaching due to global warming and climate change.

From Rutgers University 29 Apr 2022

Study shows how G protein-coupled receptors signal helps drug development

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), membrane proteins that are the target of one-third of approved drugs, are being studied by scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute.

29 Apr 2022

Study addresses genetic diversity of Clostridioides difficile using systems biology technique

Researchers from Jacobs School of Engineering and the University of California San Diego School of Medicine collaborated with colleagues from Baylor College of Medicine to decode the genetic diversity of Clostridioides difficile, an especially dangerous pathogen in healthcare settings, using a systems biology technique.

29 Apr 2022

Scientists analyze primary genes that impact flowering time in chickpeas

According to current research, one to three main genes determine the flowering time in wild cousins of chickpeas.

From Durham University 29 Apr 2022

Researchers analyze the potential role of mRNA in drug development and novel therapies

In latest years, messenger RNA—the DNA’s close relative in the complex process of turning a string of genetic blueprints into a properly functioning organism—has gotten a lot of attention in the scientific and medical community.

29 Apr 2022

Researchers discover a unique origin of severe pediatric brain cancer

A new cause of severe childhood brain cancer has been discovered by scientists.

25 Apr 2022

Minor genetic differences impact the ability to utilize the energy of various nutrients

All animals require proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to survive. However, dietary differences between species, populations, and individuals can be significant.

25 Apr 2022

Study identifies novel targets for treating sorafenib-resistant hepatocellular carcinoma

Research headed by Professor Xiujun Cai used the CRISPR/cas9 system to screen the entire genome of hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2) under sorafenib treatment.

25 Apr 2022

National DNA Day 2022: an interview with Professor Matthew Cobb

To celebrate National DNA Day 2022, we spoke to science communicator Professor Matthew Cobb.

From The University of Manchester 25 Apr 2022

National DNA Day 2022: PacBio HiFi Sequencing Contributes to First Complete Human Genome

To celebrate National DNA Day 2022, News-Medical speaks to Jonas Korlach, Chief Scientific Officer of PacBio.

25 Apr 2022

Study underscores the crucial role of genomic profiling in diagnosing and grading brain tumors

Patients diagnosed with a type of brain tumor survived for longer when they were treated aggressively with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

22 Apr 2022

Cornell scientists explore how human genetics impacts gut microbiome function

New research from Cornell scientists is exploring how human genetics impacts functions of the gut microbiome, and is expanding awareness of the role human genetics plays in shaping the microbiome.

22 Apr 2022

Study shows how whole genome sequencing test reveals details about cancer growth

Professor Serena Nik-Zainal of Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) and the University of Cambridge headed a group of scientists that analyzed the whole genetic make-up or whole-genome sequencing (WGS) of over 12,000 NHS cancer patients in the largest research of its type.

22 Apr 2022

Genome News and Research

New research offers the most insight on the genetic basis of schizophrenia

Researchers analyze immune system genetic diversity, likely to affect endangered toad existence

‘Extreme’ plant grows faster under stressful conditions

Scientists reveal how autism-linked genetic mutation disrupts neural development using mini-brains

Rutgers researcher will use genomics, cell biology to pinpoint genes involved in coral bleaching

Study shows how G protein-coupled receptors signal helps drug development

Study addresses genetic diversity of Clostridioides difficile using systems biology technique

Scientists analyze primary genes that impact flowering time in chickpeas

Researchers analyze the potential role of mRNA in drug development and novel therapies

Researchers discover a unique origin of severe pediatric brain cancer

Minor genetic differences impact the ability to utilize the energy of various nutrients

Study identifies novel targets for treating sorafenib-resistant hepatocellular carcinoma

National DNA Day 2022: an interview with Professor Matthew Cobb

National DNA Day 2022: PacBio HiFi Sequencing Contributes to First Complete Human Genome

Study underscores the crucial role of genomic profiling in diagnosing and grading brain tumors

Cornell scientists explore how human genetics impacts gut microbiome function

Study shows how whole genome sequencing test reveals details about cancer growth

Study highlights an effective technique to overcome the rice yield constraint

Alzheimer’s patients tend to have differed and increased genetic changes, says study

Researchers analyze single-cell DNA sequencing for having a significant role in Alzheimer’s disease

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