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Genomics is the study of the complete genetic material, including genes and their functions, of an organism.

Scientists discover an effective drug development candidate from rare actinomycetes

Researchers are rushing to review a group of bacteria known as actinomycetes, which are one of the most successful sources of treatment.

19 Apr 2022

Discovery could help break the cycle of rapid transmission of TB

Two strains of the bacterium causing tuberculosis have only minor genetic differences but attack the lungs in completely different fashion, according to Rutgers researchers.

18 Apr 2022

Spatial maps offer insights into the battle between melanoma cells and immune cells

Melanoma is a somewhat unusual cancer-;one that blooms before our very eyes, often on sun-exposed skin, and can quickly become deadly as it turns our own skin against us and spreads to other organs.

From Harvard Medical School 15 Apr 2022

Scientists discover a special cell in salivary glands that is likely crucial for oral health

Scientists at Scripps Research and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research have discovered a special type of cell that resides in salivary glands and is likely crucial for oral health.

13 Apr 2022

Researchers identify specific genes that cause schizophrenia

A substantial number of individual genes that potentially play essential roles in schizophrenia have been uncovered in the largest-ever genomic analysis of the psychiatric condition.

11 Apr 2022

Researchers employ CRISPR gene-editing technology in human blood to cure HIV

Northwestern Medicine researchers are employing recent developments in CRISPR gene-editing technology to discover novel biological method that could lead to longer-lasting treatments and new therapeutic tactics for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

5 Apr 2022

Lifebit; Making Biomedical Data Accessible

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Maria Chatzou Dunford, CEO of Lifebit, about their technology and how it helps scientists to make better use of their data.

From Lifebit 1 Apr 2022

Salmonella strains in birds do not harbor antimicrobial-resistance genes, study finds

Although many wild birds carry Salmonella, the strains of the bacteria they convey usually do not harbor antimicrobial-resistance genes, according to Penn State researchers, who led a team conducting a new, nationwide study.

From Penn State University 24 Mar 2022

New BGI research lays groundwork for organ regeneration

Scientists declared the invention of a transgene-free and manageable method to transform pluripotent stem cells into bona fide 8-cell totipotent embryo-like cells.

23 Mar 2022

Researchers study how trypanosomes change the predatory bug’s intestinal microbiota

In Central and South America, predatory blood-sucking bugs transmit the causative agent of the widely prevalent Chagas disease.

22 Mar 2022

Researchers investigate genomic data discrepancies among racial groups

The Cancer Genome Atlas, one of the biggest cancer research databases, was used by Mayo Clinic researchers to investigate disparities in genomic data quality.

21 Mar 2022

NIH’s research program publishes genomic information of nearly 100,000 individuals

The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program currently has access to about 100,000 extremely varied whole genome sequences.

21 Mar 2022

Research highlights how genome editing tool CRISPR knocks off genes in cancer cells

Researchers have created a novel method that allows them to correlate particular genes to complex tumor properties at a size and resolution that has never been achievable.

21 Mar 2022

Scientists discover new details on vital enzyme that allows for DNA sequencing

Researchers released a study in Sciences Advances that disclosed new facts about a critical enzyme that allows DNA sequencing.

16 Mar 2022

Researchers create a mobile app to calculate genetic risk for coronary artery disease

A Scripps Research team developed a smartphone app that can calculate users' genetic risk for coronary artery disease (CAD)-; and found that users at high risk sought out appropriate medication after using the app.

15 Mar 2022

Inclusive new tool for genomic research boosts efforts to develop more precise treatments for diseases

Scientists have developed a powerful, inclusive new tool for genomic research that boosts efforts to develop more precise treatments for many diseases by leveraging a better representation of the genetic diversity of people around the world.

11 Mar 2022

Salk researchers present novel technology to assist in examining single brain cells

Researchers at the Salk Institute have created a novel genomic technology that enables them to study DNA, RNA, and chromatin from a single cell at the same time.

11 Mar 2022

Researchers combine ancient art and genetics to reveal origin of saffron

Saffron is the costliest spice in the world and is extracted from the flowers of saffron crocus—Crocus sativus.

9 Mar 2022

New tools for measuring the biological ages of various organ systems

It's common to say that someone looks either younger or older than their chronological age, but aging is more than skin deep.

9 Mar 2022

Specific gene variant linked with poor response to sublingual immunotherapy for allergies

Although sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) has become an effective treatment option for many allergies, about 20-30% of patients don’t respond to SLIT for Japanese cedar pollinosis–a highly common disease.

8 Mar 2022

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Scientists discover an effective drug development candidate from rare actinomycetes

Discovery could help break the cycle of rapid transmission of TB

Spatial maps offer insights into the battle between melanoma cells and immune cells

Scientists discover a special cell in salivary glands that is likely crucial for oral health

Researchers identify specific genes that cause schizophrenia

Researchers employ CRISPR gene-editing technology in human blood to cure HIV

Lifebit; Making Biomedical Data Accessible

Salmonella strains in birds do not harbor antimicrobial-resistance genes, study finds

New BGI research lays groundwork for organ regeneration

Researchers study how trypanosomes change the predatory bug’s intestinal microbiota

Researchers investigate genomic data discrepancies among racial groups

NIH’s research program publishes genomic information of nearly 100,000 individuals

Research highlights how genome editing tool CRISPR knocks off genes in cancer cells

Scientists discover new details on vital enzyme that allows for DNA sequencing

Researchers create a mobile app to calculate genetic risk for coronary artery disease

Inclusive new tool for genomic research boosts efforts to develop more precise treatments for diseases

Salk researchers present novel technology to assist in examining single brain cells

Researchers combine ancient art and genetics to reveal origin of saffron

New tools for measuring the biological ages of various organ systems

Specific gene variant linked with poor response to sublingual immunotherapy for allergies

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