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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

Residual coffee grounds could help detect small levels of neurotransmitters

There's nothing like a steaming cup of joe to give your morning a quick boost. Now, there's yet another reason to love the beverage.

21 Mar 2022

Proteins surrounding organs and tissues switch off natural killer cells’ “killer” function, study finds

Natural killer (NK) cells, which are part of the body’s innate, or first-line, immune response, interact with tumor cells, viral infections, and solid organ transplants, according to a new study.

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

New research demonstrates genetic markers in leadership positions

The locations of nine core genetic markers related with leadership have been discovered in a recent study led by the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School.

From National University of Singapore (NUS) 21 Mar 2022

ISU researchers receive major funding to go forward on blood stem cells research

For years, scientists have been unable to create a patient’s blood cells to cure blood illnesses, but a recently implemented federal funding might help IOWA State University researchers take important steps toward making that prospect a reality.

21 Mar 2022

Researchers demonstrate how sperms defend their membranes from oxidation

A team of researchers compared lipid profiles of sperm to learn more about their vulnerability to harmful oxidation and antioxidant capacity in different species’ semen.

21 Mar 2022

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs help to enhance crop genome editing tools, study says

According to plant scientists at RIKEN, a class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs might be useful for studying the molecular processes underlying plant immunity.

21 Mar 2022

Study shows how immune systems tune antibodies to fight against infection

University of Alberta researchers have discovered new knowledge on a cellular process in the immune system.

21 Mar 2022

A fresh perspective on genome-editing tools, likely to help microbial communities

Microbial communities in nature are made up of a variety of bacterium species. This makes it challenging to isolate and culture individual bacterium species in the laboratory. New tools have been created by researchers to assist.

21 Mar 2022

SEQENS makes multi-million-dollar investment in U.S. R&D laboratory

SEQENS, an integrated leader in the manufacturing of active ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates, announced a multi-million-dollar investment in its research and development laboratory located in Devens, Mass.

From SEQENS 21 Mar 2022

New database provides extensive information on kinase-associated neural protein phosphorylation

Biological functions rely on accurate cellular communication involving different molecules. Most major signaling pathways involved in such communication, called signal transduction, often involve a family of kinases—enzymes catalyzing the transfer of phosphates between specific substrate molecules.

17 Mar 2022

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Researchers investigate genomic data discrepancies among racial groups

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

Residual coffee grounds could help detect small levels of neurotransmitters

Proteins surrounding organs and tissues switch off natural killer cells’ “killer” function, study finds

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

New research demonstrates genetic markers in leadership positions

ISU researchers receive major funding to go forward on blood stem cells research

Researchers demonstrate how sperms defend their membranes from oxidation

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs help to enhance crop genome editing tools, study says

Study shows how immune systems tune antibodies to fight against infection

A fresh perspective on genome-editing tools, likely to help microbial communities

SEQENS makes multi-million-dollar investment in U.S. R&D laboratory

New database provides extensive information on kinase-associated neural protein phosphorylation

Nanotranslator enables communication between two different living microorganisms

Novel method to sneak large drug-carrying biological molecules into cells

Increased pressure triggers sudden 'cell burst' in 3D tumor model

Novel mechanistic insight into how gut bacteria work to tame intestinal inflammation

Researchers develop an antibody as a tool for opening the blood-brain barrier

Researchers identify a novel approach that sheds light on epigenetics

Researchers conduct a detailed study of skin layer, likely to assist in new products and treatments

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