Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Researchers conduct molecular analysis of the 2021 Bundibugyo virus outbreak

New research offers insight into the origins of the 2012 Bundibugyo viral disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4 Aug 2021

Study exhibits single cell type map of human tissues

An atlas containing more than 250,000 interactive plots has been launched to enable scientists to examine the expression in individual single cell types.

3 Aug 2021

Study reveals melanoma is associated with a chemical conversion in DNA

According to recent research, the mutations giving rise to melanoma are the outcome of a chemical conversion in DNA triggered by sunlight.

3 Aug 2021

Researchers seek to develop a genome editing pipeline in carrots

Yiping Qi continues his research to increase the reach and utility of CRISPR gene-editing technologies, thanks to two new funding sources.

3 Aug 2021

Researchers devise a new method for safer delivery of RNA drugs

Scientists have developed and tested a library of lipid-based compounds for the safe and effective delivery of RNA drugs to the lungs.

3 Aug 2021

Study decodes genetic program responsible for development of mammalian cerebellum

The cerebellum has been linked almost exclusively with motor control; however, research shows that it also contributes to numerous higher brain functions.

2 Aug 2021

Study analyzes individuals’ stance on secondary genomic findings

Recent research disclosed that around half of the people who refused to receive secondary genomic findings switched opinions after their healthcare provider presented them with further information.

From National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) 2 Aug 2021

New study could help develop novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers have introduced a novel gene therapy program that could set the stage for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.

2 Aug 2021

Study on protein complex could help support cancer prevention efforts, drug development

Researchers have used sophisticated imaging technology to offer unmatched insights into the BRCA1-BARD1 protein complex.

29 Jul 2021

Light, Scintillator, Action! X-rays can Control Neuron Function and Behavior

A group of scientists revealed a novel X-ray technique that allows control of neural function deep in the brain without causing any damage.

29 Jul 2021

Analyses of DNA tags may lead to better understanding of treatment approaches for cancers

Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) shed into the blood was discovered in the late 1940s but with rapid advances in genomics and computational analytics in just the past few years, researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center now believe that studying tags, or modifications to this type of DNA, may lead to a better understanding of how to assess, and possibly modulate, treatment approaches for cancer and other diseases.

28 Jul 2021

Study shows promising results for treating muscular dystrophies with umbilical cord-derived MSCs

Results of a compassionate-use study released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine show promising results for treating muscular dystrophies with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from Wharton's jelly (WJ), a substance found in the umbilical cord.

28 Jul 2021

New advancement could improve immune system’s ability to search, destroy tumor

A new study has found a promising treatment that could enhance the ability of the human immune system to seek and destroy cancer cells inside the body.

28 Jul 2021

Study identifies rare inherited variants that implicate new autism candidate risk genes

Scientists have found a rare class of genetic differences that are transmitted from parents without autism to their children affected with autism.

28 Jul 2021

New universal toolkit for phylogenomic research on flowering plants

How do you study a group of organisms with over 300,000 species, dispersed across all seven continents, and with up to 50 times as much DNA content as the human genome?

27 Jul 2021

ACMG and Elsevier announce new partnership to publish 'Genetics in Medicine'

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, the only nationally recognized US medical professional organization solely dedicated to improving health through the practice of medical genetics and genomics, and Elsevier, a global leader in research publishing and information analytics, are delighted to announce a new partnership to publish ACMG's official journal, Genetics in Medicine.

27 Jul 2021

Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Researchers conduct molecular analysis of the 2021 Bundibugyo virus outbreak

Study exhibits single cell type map of human tissues

Study reveals melanoma is associated with a chemical conversion in DNA

Researchers seek to develop a genome editing pipeline in carrots

Researchers devise a new method for safer delivery of RNA drugs

Study decodes genetic program responsible for development of mammalian cerebellum

Study analyzes individuals’ stance on secondary genomic findings

New study could help develop novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

Study on protein complex could help support cancer prevention efforts, drug development

Light, Scintillator, Action! X-rays can Control Neuron Function and Behavior

Analyses of DNA tags may lead to better understanding of treatment approaches for cancers

Study shows promising results for treating muscular dystrophies with umbilical cord-derived MSCs

New advancement could improve immune system’s ability to search, destroy tumor

Study identifies rare inherited variants that implicate new autism candidate risk genes

New universal toolkit for phylogenomic research on flowering plants

ACMG and Elsevier announce new partnership to publish 'Genetics in Medicine'

New thin-film microfluidic device to manipulate β-lactoglobulin in milk

Study unravels novel centromeric functional protein

Researchers develop repository showcasing antibody activity on spike protein variants

Pushing organ-on-a-chip microdevices to new levels to improve ovarian cancer treatment

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