Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Old part of immune system may influence severity of COVID-19

One of the immune system's oldest branches may be influencing the severity of COVID disease, according to a new study from researchers.

4 Aug 2020

Researchers develop CAR-T cell therapy based on TCR signal transduction

The T cell receptor (TCR) is a key receptor that is responsible for detecting tumor antigens in T cells.

4 Aug 2020

New study can help develop longevity-promoting drugs

Scientists have successfully dialed up and down the lifespan of creatures by changing the activity of proteins present in roundworm cells.

4 Aug 2020

Study uncovers molecular mechanism of metabolite-mediated epigenome involved in organismal aging

Scientists have recently demonstrated that acetyl-CoA connects mitochondrial stress to the nuclear epigenome through the NuRD complex.

4 Aug 2020

Hudsonalpha researchers help elucidate functional elements of the genome

Although the Human Genome Project sequenced a nearly-complete human genome almost 20 years ago, only about two percent of the genes in the human genome have been extensively studied and identified as protein-coding genes. Proteins form the basis of living tissues and play a central role in biological processes.

3 Aug 2020

Genetic analysis helps determine causal relationships between diabetes, obesity and NAFLD

Diabetes, obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are all common diseases that can lead to serious health implications.

3 Aug 2020

Ecological stress within freshwater species can be detected with DNA metabarcoding

DNA or eDNA, for example, river water or, as in the case of the study by the team from the University of Duisburg-Essen (Essen, Germany) within the German Barcode of Life project (GBOL II): Vera Zizka, Dr Martina Weiss and Prof Florian Leese, from individuals in bulk samples.

3 Aug 2020

Detailed 3D structure provides a roadmap for tweaking CRISPR-Cas9–guided base editors

Within a mere eight years, CRISPR-Cas9 has become the go-to genome editor for both basic research and gene therapy.

31 Jul 2020

Study reveals new strategy to reduce tumor growth

According to a new study, tumors can escape the immune system by instructing immune cells to create immunosuppressive steroids.

31 Jul 2020

Novel therapeutics targeting primary cilia may reverse neurodevelopmental disorders

Primary cilia are structures that act like antennas for cells to identify signals and occur less in mice affected by Fragile X syndrome since birth.

31 Jul 2020

Study shows how psychological stress leads to debilitating vessel-clogging episodes

Researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have demonstrated that chronic psychological stress can result in painful vessel-clogging episodes—a frequent cause of hospitalizations and the most typical complication of sickle-cell disease or SCD.

31 Jul 2020

New and unique class of carbohydrate receptors discovered

Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are surface-exposed carbohydrates that surround and protect bacteria and are involved in biofilm formation, cell-to-cell interactions, immune evasion, and pathogenesis.

31 Jul 2020

Understanding the structure of SARS-CoV-2 proteins may lead to novel drugs

COVID-19 is a disease caused by an RNA virus called SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), that is, a virus that employs RNA to preserve its genetic data.

31 Jul 2020

New methods to regulate enzymes involved in SARS-CoV-2 virus infection

A research team from the HSE University has designed innovative methods for controlling the expression of TMPRSS2 and ACE2 enzymes.

30 Jul 2020

Researchers use human genome database to study different types of cancer cells

David Gilbert from Florida State University is applying the latest data relating to the human genome to gain a deeper insight into cancer.

30 Jul 2020

New tool predicts and identifies novel genes involved in various biological processes

Chromatin plays a significant role in the silencing and activation of gene transcription, and establish the fate of the cells during development.

30 Jul 2020

Researchers create a new mouse model for studying glioblastoma

More than 200 genes with novel and known roles in glioblastoma - the most aggressive type of brain cancer - offer promising new drug targets.

30 Jul 2020

Researchers map DNA methylation changes to study developmental disorders

Researchers performed a study in which they created a total of 168 new maps of chemical marks on DNA strands, known as methylation, in developing mice.

30 Jul 2020

Researchers show how gut microbiomes change the nature of cancer mutations

It is a fact that has long baffled doctors: Cancer in the small intestine is quite rare, whereas colorectal cancer, a neighboring though much smaller organ, is one of the leading causes of cancer death for men and women. What is it about the colon that seems to "attract" cancer?

30 Jul 2020

Scientists use computational biology to identify functional elements in the human genome

UMass Medical School researchers Zhiping Weng, PhD, and Jill Moore, PhD, and MD/PhD students Michael Purcaro and Henry Pratt are lead authors on the latest publication of data from the ambitious ENCODE project.

30 Jul 2020

Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Latest Genetics and Genomics News and Research

Old part of immune system may influence severity of COVID-19

Researchers develop CAR-T cell therapy based on TCR signal transduction

New study can help develop longevity-promoting drugs

Study uncovers molecular mechanism of metabolite-mediated epigenome involved in organismal aging

Hudsonalpha researchers help elucidate functional elements of the genome

Genetic analysis helps determine causal relationships between diabetes, obesity and NAFLD

Ecological stress within freshwater species can be detected with DNA metabarcoding

Detailed 3D structure provides a roadmap for tweaking CRISPR-Cas9–guided base editors

Study reveals new strategy to reduce tumor growth

Novel therapeutics targeting primary cilia may reverse neurodevelopmental disorders

Study shows how psychological stress leads to debilitating vessel-clogging episodes

New and unique class of carbohydrate receptors discovered

Understanding the structure of SARS-CoV-2 proteins may lead to novel drugs

New methods to regulate enzymes involved in SARS-CoV-2 virus infection

Researchers use human genome database to study different types of cancer cells

New tool predicts and identifies novel genes involved in various biological processes

Researchers create a new mouse model for studying glioblastoma

Researchers map DNA methylation changes to study developmental disorders

Researchers show how gut microbiomes change the nature of cancer mutations

Scientists use computational biology to identify functional elements in the human genome

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