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Analysis of genetic factors contributing to cleft lip and palate

Cleft lip and palate, which are mainly caused by genetic reasons, are two of the most common congenital malformations. It is still unknown which genes are exactly affected.

19 Dec 2022

Molecular motion of “undruggable” proteins reveals drug-binding sites

“Undruggable” proteins, whose structures and roles in disease are known but who appear unable to be targeted by drugs that will bind to them, present some of the hardest problems in disease treatment.

23 Nov 2022

New technique could help fine-tune the production of useful proteins

Using an approach based on CRISPR proteins, MIT researchers have developed a new way to precisely control the amount of a particular protein that is produced in mammalian cells.

2 Nov 2022

Understanding the architectures of proteins and the machinery at genes

Researchers from Cornell University have discovered a crucial mechanism in how genes are controlled thanks to yeast, a small organism that is necessary for the production of beer and bread.

1 Nov 2022

Plant root reprogramming via synthetic genetic circuits

An essential stage in genetically modifying plants to create better bioenergy crops is gene activity control. The results of this research led to the creation of artificial genes that could be coupled to produce certain patterns of gene expression in plants.

28 Oct 2022

Building designer plant cuticles with important protective functions

Scientists are working to bioengineer a common defense mechanism that most plants develop naturally to protect against drought, insects and other environmental stresses.

11 Oct 2022

Making synthetic biology applications feasible using RNA origami

Synthetic biology aims to acquire comprehensive control over biological functions to produce designer organisms for a range of commercial, diagnostic, and therapeutic uses.

6 Oct 2022

Unique combination of transcription factors trigger cell regeneration in zebrafish

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified a particular protein network required for cell regeneration to restore hearing in zebrafish.

From National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) 15 Sep 2022

Chromatin displays different dynamics in cells during organ-formation

Recent research from the School of Medicine has illuminated the development of the liver, lungs, and digestive system. This result may have significant ramifications for the comprehension of cancer.

30 Aug 2022

Researchers identify key molecular differences between initial and metastatic tumors

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine claim to have discovered significant molecular variations between cancer cells that adhere to an initial tumor and those that spread out to develop distant tumors while researching the fatal form of breast cancer known as triple negative.

9 Aug 2022

Experts develop new single-cell “chromatin atlas” of the human genome

Researchers from the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed a crucial new tool that provides a better understanding of how genes in particular cells affect the risk of developing heart disease, the world’s leading cause of death.

25 Jul 2022

New biomedical research tool may help advance molecular diagnostics and drug discovery

A new biomedical research tool that enables scientists to measure hundreds of functional proteins in a single cell could offer new insights into cell machinery.

30 Jun 2022

Research shows the molecular pathways for trichrome formation and cannabis production

Many compounds known as cannabinoids are found in cannabis, a plant that is receiving more and more attention for its extensive medical potential.

27 Jun 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

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

Study identifies new targets for treating sorafenib-resistant hepatocellular carcinoma using CRISPR-Cas9 screening

This study is led by Xiujun Cai (Department of General Surgery, Sir Run-Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine). Professor Xiujun Cai's research team screened the whole genome of hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2) through CRISPR / cas9 system under sorafenib treatment, and screened the dominant gene in sorafenib resistance.

20 Apr 2022

Transcription Factors News and Research

Analysis of genetic factors contributing to cleft lip and palate

Molecular motion of “undruggable” proteins reveals drug-binding sites

New technique could help fine-tune the production of useful proteins

Understanding the architectures of proteins and the machinery at genes

Plant root reprogramming via synthetic genetic circuits

Building designer plant cuticles with important protective functions

Making synthetic biology applications feasible using RNA origami

Unique combination of transcription factors trigger cell regeneration in zebrafish

Chromatin displays different dynamics in cells during organ-formation

Researchers identify key molecular differences between initial and metastatic tumors

Experts develop new single-cell “chromatin atlas” of the human genome

New biomedical research tool may help advance molecular diagnostics and drug discovery

Research shows the molecular pathways for trichrome formation and cannabis production

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

Study identifies novel targets for treating sorafenib-resistant hepatocellular carcinoma

Study identifies new targets for treating sorafenib-resistant hepatocellular carcinoma using CRISPR-Cas9 screening

Scientists identify factors that regulate the development of brain cells in a specific order

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals temporal patterning network in Drosophila medulla neuroblasts

New map tracks cellular trajectories across mouse embryogenensis

Research shows DLX2 protein regenerate astrocytes into neural stem-like cells

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