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Integration of digital and molecular data could enable individualized prevention of disease

Analyzing molecular characteristics and their variation during lifestyle changes, by combining digital tools, classical laboratory tests and new biomolecular measurements, could enable individualised prevention of disease.

3 Dec 2021

Researchers identify a new approach to triggering differentiation in acute myeloid leukemia

In the late 1980s, scientists developed a revolutionary approach to treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a type of blood cancer. Called differentiation therapy, it amounted to a bona fide cure for many patients.

2 Dec 2021

Next-generation sequencing for minimal residual disease proven more sensitive than flow cytometry

In pediatric and young adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treated with tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah), DNA sequencing-based detection of residual disease between three and 12 months accurately identified all patients who would eventually relapse, while other methods were less predictive.

2 Dec 2021

Study identifies genes that protect ovarian cancer from antitumor immunity

Immunotherapies are exhibiting better clinical benefit in the treatment of numerous cancers, particularly when used along with chemotherapy.

2 Dec 2021

Nanoparticles mimicking flu viruses to deliver large biological drug molecules

Nanoengineers from the University of California San Diego recently created a new and potentially efficient means to deliver messenger RNA (mRNA) into cells.

2 Dec 2021

Novel technique precisely corrects DNA errors in cultured patient cells

Scientists recently created a technique to accurately and quickly correct genetic alterations in the cultivated patient cells.

2 Dec 2021

New CRISPR technology could improve diagnostic tests for COVID-19

A new type of CRISPR platform that leverages the benefits of a compact RNA-editing protein could result in enhanced diagnostic tests for COVID-19.

2 Dec 2021

Apple trees inherit microbiome to the same extent as genes, says research

The global changes resulting from human activities have posed an enormous challenge for agriculture.

2 Dec 2021

Researchers successfully generated Leydig cells from human iPS cells

Scientists recently succeeded in creating Leydig cells from human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells.

2 Dec 2021

Study unearths novel mechanism coordinating the assembly of cell components

A group of researchers recently unearthed vital information on how gene expression is orchestrated.

2 Dec 2021

Study analyzes response of individuals from diverse populations to infections

A recent study has identified differences in immune pathway activation to influenza infection between people of European and African genetic ancestry.

2 Dec 2021

Researchers identify new route to produce complex antibiotics

Researchers recently discovered a novel route to produce complex antibiotics taking advantage of gene editing to re-program pathways to future medicines.

From The University of Manchester 2 Dec 2021

New study shows how neuroblastoma cells deal with rapid division

The cells of a certain tumor type, called neuroblastoma, divide very rapidly. This rapid division can have potentially fatal consequences for them. A new study shows how neuroblastoma cells deal with this dilemma.

1 Dec 2021

Lung cancer: Cholesterol metabolism of tumor-associated macrophages found to be severely compromised

Significant changes in lipid metabolism are known to occur in cells associated with non-small-cell lung carcinoma – the most common form of lung cancer.

1 Dec 2021

Introducing the PhysioMimix™ OOC Multi-Organ Microphysiological System

CN Bio, a leading developer of single and multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS), otherwise known as organ-on-a-chip (OOC), today announced the commercial launch of its new PhysioMimix™ OOC Multi-Organ MPS.

From CN Bio Innovations Limited 1 Dec 2021

Microbiome research lays the groundwork for new ecological strategies in plant breeding

Agriculture is facing enormous challenges worldwide due to global changes caused by human activities. Drought, severe weather events, record temperatures and emerging pathogens threaten the world's food supply.

30 Nov 2021

Researchers use X-ray from 3rd synchrotron facility to analyze 3D structure of chromosomes

Threads or earphone cables placed in tight spaces get easily tangled. On the contrary, our body's long and loose DNA packs into rod-shaped chromosomes one-millionth its size when the cell divides.

30 Nov 2021

Researchers show that tumor cells contribute differently to the formation of metastases

A type of cell transformation known as EMT enables cancer cells to break away from the tumor and form metastases elsewhere.

30 Nov 2021

Treatment with common allergy medication linked to improved immunotherapy response

New research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that treatment with antihistamines, a commonly used allergy medication, was associated with improved responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors.

29 Nov 2021

Cornell food scientists develop new tool to quantify zinc status within the body

Zinc deficiency is prevalent around the world, and among children, these mineral shortfalls can lead to stunting, embryonic malformations and neurobehavioral abnormalities.

26 Nov 2021

Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Integration of digital and molecular data could enable individualized prevention of disease

Researchers identify a new approach to triggering differentiation in acute myeloid leukemia

Next-generation sequencing for minimal residual disease proven more sensitive than flow cytometry

Study identifies genes that protect ovarian cancer from antitumor immunity

Nanoparticles mimicking flu viruses to deliver large biological drug molecules

Novel technique precisely corrects DNA errors in cultured patient cells

New CRISPR technology could improve diagnostic tests for COVID-19

Apple trees inherit microbiome to the same extent as genes, says research

Researchers successfully generated Leydig cells from human iPS cells

Study unearths novel mechanism coordinating the assembly of cell components

Study analyzes response of individuals from diverse populations to infections

Researchers identify new route to produce complex antibiotics

New study shows how neuroblastoma cells deal with rapid division

Lung cancer: Cholesterol metabolism of tumor-associated macrophages found to be severely compromised

Introducing the PhysioMimix™ OOC Multi-Organ Microphysiological System

Microbiome research lays the groundwork for new ecological strategies in plant breeding

Researchers use X-ray from 3rd synchrotron facility to analyze 3D structure of chromosomes

Researchers show that tumor cells contribute differently to the formation of metastases

Treatment with common allergy medication linked to improved immunotherapy response

Cornell food scientists develop new tool to quantify zinc status within the body

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