Genes News
December 23, 2024
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Dec. 23, 2024 — A research team has developed a groundbreaking technology that can treat colon cancer by converting cancer cells into a state resembling normal colon cells without killing them, thus avoiding side ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Mutational signatures etched into the cells' genome by an anti-cancer drug called temozolomide (TMZ) uncover an Achilles' heel for TMZ chemotherapy resistance, according to new ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Opening new doors for the development of nanotechnologies in medicine and other fields, scientists recreate and compare two natural mechanisms to better program the timescale of molecular communication and ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have studied placental genes to explore how Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) affects a child's development. Differences showed up between pregnancies from frozen and fresh embryo ...
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Dec. 23, 2024 — Researchers have created a platform, called SIMPL2, that revolutionizes the study of protein-protein interactions by simplifying detection while ...
Dec. 20, 2024 — New findings point to an opportunity to improve therapies that use small RNAs to silence disease-causing genes, potentially including those involved ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — When introducing genes into yeast to make it produce drugs and other useful substances, it is also necessary to reliably switch the production on or off. Researchers have found three gene regulation ...
Dec. 20, 2024 — Combining bioinformatics and experimetal approaches, researchers have discovered replication hubs for human norovirus, the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis accounting for an estimated 685 ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Deubiquitinases (DUBs) are enzymes used by cells to trim protein modifications made from the protein ubiquitin, and thereby regulate proteins. ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Parasites that cause the deadly illness known as sleeping sickness can spread beyond their native Africa as a result of mutations to key genes, a study ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — New discoveries about the severe developmental disorder known as Rett syndrome could open the door to better treatments for the devastating, ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — A team of researchers used a new technique, called high-resolution template matching, or HRTM, to uncover in unprecedented detail the movement of ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have combined two sequencing technologies in single cells to find new differences in mRNAs resulting from Alzheimer's disease, dementia ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — A new role has been uncovered for a cell's own RNA in fending off attacks by RNA viruses. Some of the cell's RNA molecules, researchers found, help regulate antiviral signaling. These signals are ...
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Dec. 23, 2024 — A new gene editing tool that helps cellular machinery skip parts of genes responsible for diseases has been applied to reduce the formation of amyloid-beta plaque precursors in a mouse model of ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — New research has identified previously unknown genetic links to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing new insights into the genetic underpinnings of the ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — Researchers are closer to understanding what drives the autoimmune disorder Sj gren's disease, thanks to new discoveries about the role of calcium signaling, regulatory T cells, and interferon. ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the general population? In a large-scale study, a team of ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — Adding genetic testing to the evaluation of pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) resulted in more individualized ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — A research team has taken a crucial step towards resolving a long-standing controversy -- was syphilis introduced to Europe from the Americas at the end of the 15th century, or had it been there all ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — A team of researchers has created an innovative drug delivery system with outstanding potential to improve drug ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Microgravity is known to alter the muscles, bones, the immune system and cogni tion, but little is known about its specific impact on the brain. To discover how brain cells respond to microgravity, ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Near-gap-free and near-error-free genomes of a susceptible bed bug strain and a superstrain with around 20,000-fold insecticide resistance offer the broadest look yet at the full scope of mutations ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Superbugs, bacteria that are immune to multiple antibiotics, pose a great challenge to modern medicine. Researchers have now identified a weakness in the bacterial machinery that drives antibiotic ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a process that breaks down mRNA molecules in the human body particularly efficiently. This could be useful, for example, in the treatment of ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — Craniopharyngiomas are brain tumors that negatively impact the hormonal function of the nearby pituitary. The tumor location often prevents necessary surgical intervention. Alternative ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — Prostate cancer, especially in advanced stages such as castration-resistant prostate cancer, is challenging to treat. Traditional therapies targeting androgen receptor (AR) signaling have limited ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — A lab has completed a six-year study to examine the virulence of 38 clinical isolates from various strains of ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — A novel drug holds promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle degeneration. Researchers have discovered that an experimental compound ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — To fight the virus that causes influenza, one of the avenues being explored by scientists is the development of drugs capable of destabilizing its genome, made up of RNA molecules. But the challenge ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — Researchers have gained new insights into the molecular changes leading to Rett syndrome, a severe neurological disorder caused by mutations in the MeCP2 gene encoding methyl-CpG binding protein 2 ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — Influenza or flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days, according to a new study. The findings come at a time when outbreaks of bird flu -- a different subtype of the ...
Dec. 13, 2024 — Scientists have discovered a new property of the molecular motors that shape our chromosomes. While six years ago they found that these so-called SMC motor proteins make long loops in our DNA, they ...
Dec. 13, 2024 — Microorganisms produce a wide variety of natural products that can be used as active ingredients to treat diseases such as infections or cancer. The blueprints for these molecules can be found in the ...
Monday, December 23, 2024
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Researchers Reveal Mechanisms Underlying Sjögren's Disease
- Dyslexia Genetics Linked to Brain Structure
- Genetic Testing Changes Course of Care in Children With Neurodevelopmental Conditions
- Syphilis Had Its Roots in the Americas
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Nano Drug Delivery System Heralds Safer Era for Drug Development
- Brain Cells Remain Healthy After a Month on the International Space Station, but Mature Faster Than Brain Cells on Earth
- Study Maps Bed Bugs' Genomes in Unprecedented Detail to Find out Why They Just Won't Die
- Scientists Find a Vulnerability in Antibiotic Resistance Mechanism
Monday, December 16, 2024
- A Quick End for mRNA
- Every Cell Has a Story: Tumor and Immune Cell Interactions Within Craniopharyngiomas
- Treating Prostate Cancer With Novel Platinum Complex Via Targeting Androgen Receptor Signaling
- Study Assesses Virulence of Cryptococcus Strains, Laying Groundwork for Improved Treatment
- New Drug Shows Promise Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Influenza Virus Genome: Finally Discovered in Its Coat
- Molecular Events Leading to Rett Syndrome
- Flu Virus Remains Infectious in Refrigerated Raw Milk, Study Reveals
Friday, December 13, 2024
- A New Twist: The Molecular Machines That Loop Our Chromosomes Also Twist DNA
- Activating the Hidden Pharmaceutical Potential of Bacteria
- Light-Induced Gene Therapy Disables Cancer Cells' Energy Center
- The Genetic Basis of Fertility, Family and Longevity
Thursday, December 12, 2024
- A Dial for Tuning the Immune System: Discovery Sheds Light on Why COVID Makes Some Sicker Than Others
- Your Immune Cells Are What They Eat
- AI-Based Tool for Pancreatic Cancer Diagnostics
- Genes That Determine Tooth Shape Identified
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Study Finds New Blood Test Predicts Prognosis for Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients
- A New Class of Antivirals Could Help Prevent Future Pandemics
- You Are What You Eat...and So Are Your Grandkids? Study Links Poor Diet to Multi-Generational Health Issues
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- New Gene Therapy Reverses Heart Failure in Large Animal Model
- Identifying a Proliferating Repairman for Tissue in Damaged Lungs
- Cancer 'fingerprint' Can Improve Early Detection
Monday, December 9, 2024
- Scientists Identify a Probable Contributor to Weakness of the Aorta in People With Genetic Disorder
- Study Breaks the Silence on How Fish and Lizards Regenerate Hearing
- Researchers Discover a Genetic Disposition Increasing the Risk of Breast Cancer Metastasis
Friday, December 6, 2024
- Getting to the Bottom of Things: Latrine Findings Help Researcher Trace the Movement of People and Disease
- Single Mutation in H5N1 Influenza Surface Protein Could Enable Easier Human Infection
- New Model for Replication of BKPyV Virus, a Major Cause of Kidney Transplant Failure
- Network-Based Analyses Uncover How Neuroinflammation-Causing Microglia in Alzheimer's Disease Form
- Close Encounters Between Distant DNA Regions Cause Bursts of Gene Activity
- Newly Discovered Mechanism in the Cell's Energy Factory Can Lead to New Treatment of Muscle Disorders
- Nr1h2: A Key Transcription Factor Unlocks New Potential in Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models
Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Shaking Sensor Continuously Monitors Inflammation
- Gene Therapy Fixes Major Cause of Stillbirth, Premature Birth in Guinea Pig Model
- Potential Epigenetic Biomarker Found for Preeclampsia in Pregnancy
- Scientists Identify Mutation That Could Facilitate H5N1 'bird Flu' Virus Infection and Potential Transmission in Humans
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Possible Colon Cancer Vaccine Target Uncovered in Bacteria
- Genetic Data from 'biobanks' May Help Improve Prediction of Effectiveness, Side Effects of Common Medications
- CRISPR-Cas Technology: Balancing Efficiency and Safety
- Key Breakthrough in Autism: Pivotal Role of CPEB4 Condensates Revealed
- Cell-Type-Specific Link Between Alternative Splicing and Autoimmune Disease Inheritance Discovered
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- DNA Secreted by Tumor Cell Extracellular Vesicles Prompts Anti-Metastatic Immune Response
- Researchers Design a Therapeutic Tool to Inhibit the Proliferation of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19
- Largest-Ever Exome Study Offers Blueprint for Biomedical Breakthroughs
- Researchers Design Novel Immunotherapy for Brain Cancer
- DNA Damage Is Key Factor in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Phosphorylation and Dephosphorylation Enzyme Groups Regulate Sleep and Wakefulness in Mammals
Monday, December 2, 2024
- DNA Engineered to Mimic Biological Catch Bonds
- A Bodily Balancing Act: Breakthrough Discovery Identifies Key Factor for Balancing Saturated and Unsaturated Fatty Acids in the Body
- How Artificial Intelligence Could Automate Genomics Research
- Mouse Study Captures Aging Process at the Cellular Level
Friday, November 29, 2024
- Fine Particulate Air Pollution May Play a Role in Adverse Birth Outcomes
- Bacteria Ditch Tags to Dodge Antibiotics
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- Preclinical Tests Show mRNA-Based Treatments Effective for Blinding Condition
- Nanorobot Hand Made of DNA Grabs Viruses for Diagnostics and Blocks Cell Entry
- Drug Research: Decoding the Structure of Nano 'gene Ferries'
- Scientists Discover Shared Genetic Foundations Between Musical Rhythm and Human Language
- Cellular Traffic Congestion in Chronic Diseases Suggests New Therapeutic Targets
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
- It Might Be Wrecking the Climate, but Carbon Dioxide Is Actually Good for Your Cells
- Scientists Identify Important Factor in Neural Development
- Study Details How Cancer Cells Fend Off Starvation and Death from Chemotherapy
- The Most Extensive Epigenetic Database of Malignant Blood Cells Created
- Study Reveals Genetic Drivers of Early Onset Type 2 Diabetes in South Asians
- New Approach to Epilepsy Treatment Combines Genetics and Brain Mapping
- Simple Lab-Free Test to Detect Bacteria in Fluids from Water to Urine
Monday, November 25, 2024
- Innovative Approach Maps Gene Activity in the Living Human Brain
- Study Reveals New Way to Unlock Blood-Brain Barrier, Potentially Opening Doors to Treat Brain and Nerve Diseases
- Phages, Towards a Targeted Alternative to Antibiotics
- Chromosomal Chaos Promotes Therapy Resistance in Leukemia Cells and Opens Up New Treatment Approaches
Friday, November 22, 2024
- Cooking Up a Breakthrough: Engineers Refine Lipid Nanoparticles for Better mRNA Therapies
- New Technology Points to Unexpected Uses for snoRNA
Thursday, November 21, 2024
- AI Protein Engineer Capable of Making Proteins 'better, Faster, Stronger'
- Scientists Find a Region of the Mouse Gut Tightly Regulated by the Immune System
- Scientists Implicate a Novel Cellular Protein in Hepatitis A Infection
- Study Reveals How Cell Types Shape Human Brain Networks
- New Genetic Explanation for Heart Condition Revealed
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- New Study Shows Promising Results for COPD Treatment
- A Bioinspired Capsule Can Pump Drugs Directly Into the Walls of the GI Tract
- War Impacts the Function of Children's DNA and Slows Development
- Early Skeleton Map Reveals How Bones Form in Humans
- Healthy Women Have Cells That Resemble Breast Cancer
- Cancer-Like Mutations in Healthy Cells Point to Origins of Breast Cancer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- By Exerting 'crowd Control' Over Mouse Cells, Scientists Make Progress Towards Engineering Tissues
- Labeling Cell Particles With Barcodes
- Seemingly 'broken' Genes in Coronaviruses May Be Essential for Viral Survival
- Could a Genetic Flaw Be the Key to Stopping People Craving Sugary Treats?
- Better Chances for Chemotherapy in Neuroblastoma