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New “genome scalpel” can rapidly trim microalgal genomes

A single-celled alga removes non-essential pieces by undergoing genome surgery.

18 Mar 2021

Genetic flaw shows promise for treating eye disease

A genetic flaw may hold the key to delay or prevent the onset of a serious eye disorder that can result in blindness and vision loss.

From Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) 17 Mar 2021

Study reveals substantial difference in selection and timing of genetic tests for non-small-cell lung cancer

During biomarker testing, certain disease-associated molecules are examined to estimate the progression of a disease and its response to treatments.

17 Mar 2021

High-resolution map of yeast genome can shed light on development responses in higher organisms

A new study explains an effort to create the most detailed and high-resolution map of gene regulation and chromosome architecture in yeast organisms.

15 Mar 2021

ADAR1 protein offers a potential therapeutic target for cancer

A research team has discovered a new role of ADAR1 and found that the ADAR1p110 isoform controls genome stability at the ends of chromosomes.

15 Mar 2021

New gene editor could help treat genetic disorders caused by single-nucleotide mutations

Scientists have created a CRISPR-based gene editor named C-to-G Base Editor (CGBE) that can correct mutations responsible for genetic disorders.

15 Mar 2021

Optimized nano-micelles can induce efficient genome editing in mouse brain

A research team has reported that improved nano-micelles can trigger efficient genome editing in the mouse brain.

15 Mar 2021

RNA-editing events can reveal the genetic basis of many human diseases

Scientists from CHOP have detected RNA-editing events that affect the expression of genes and the phenotypic manifestation of that specific expression.

10 Mar 2021

Comprehensive mutation map helps better understand the biological processes underlying Alzheimer's

A study published in the journal eLife made all the possible mutations in the amyloid beta peptide and tested how they influence its aggregation into plaques, a pathological hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

10 Mar 2021

Study identifies genes responsible for peach's tolerance to stress

A Boyce Thompson Institute-led team has identified genes enabling peaches and their wild relatives to tolerate stressful conditions -- findings that could help the domesticated peach adapt to climate change.

10 Mar 2021

Evolutionary history of hosts can predict plants’ susceptibility to pathogens

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease found worldwide and is particularly toxic to plants within the sunflower family.

9 Mar 2021

New gene-drive technologies can help control crop pests

Robust new genetic engineering techniques have given researchers the ability to transform many sectors of global urgency.

From UC San Diego 8 Mar 2021

New automated workflow to identify genetic basis of microbial growth inhibition

Researchers at the Earlham Institute (EI) have created a new automated workflow using liquid handling robots to identify the genetic basis to prevent plant pathogens, which can be used on a much larger and rapid scale than current methods.

5 Mar 2021

Researchers identify “migration gene” in birds

Researchers have reported that they have found the strongest proof yet of a “migration gene” in birds.

5 Mar 2021

New ways proposed to overcome barriers in COVID-19 response

An international research team is calling for better consolidation of bioinformatics, viral genetics, and public health to allow for better pandemic responses.

5 Mar 2021

Genomics study examines the impact of COVID-19 on care homes

Care homes are at high risk of experiencing outbreaks of COVID-19, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Older people and those affected by heart disease, respiratory disease and type 2 diabetes - all of which increase with age - are at greatest risk of severe disease and even death, making the care home population especially vulnerable.

4 Mar 2021

Genome News and Research

New “genome scalpel” can rapidly trim microalgal genomes

Genetic flaw shows promise for treating eye disease

Study reveals substantial difference in selection and timing of genetic tests for non-small-cell lung cancer

High-resolution map of yeast genome can shed light on development responses in higher organisms

ADAR1 protein offers a potential therapeutic target for cancer

New gene editor could help treat genetic disorders caused by single-nucleotide mutations

Optimized nano-micelles can induce efficient genome editing in mouse brain

RNA-editing events can reveal the genetic basis of many human diseases

Comprehensive mutation map helps better understand the biological processes underlying Alzheimer's

Study identifies genes responsible for peach's tolerance to stress

Evolutionary history of hosts can predict plants’ susceptibility to pathogens

New gene-drive technologies can help control crop pests

New automated workflow to identify genetic basis of microbial growth inhibition

Researchers identify “migration gene” in birds

New ways proposed to overcome barriers in COVID-19 response

Genomics study examines the impact of COVID-19 on care homes

New software tool enables swift analysis of datasets generated from single-cell sequencing

Automated next generation sequencing platform can accurately screen thousands for COVID-19

New algorithm identifies 'escaping' cells in single-cell CRISPR screens

Detective work inside plant cells finds a key piece of the C4 photosynthesis puzzle

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