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DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person’s body has the same DNA. Most DNA is located in the cell nucleus (where it is called nuclear DNA), but a small amount of DNA can also be found in the mitochondria (where it is called mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA).

DNA-tailored diet could help manage blood glucose and reduce risk of type 2 diabetes progression

A UK trial has found a DNA-tailored diet could help manage blood glucose and reduce risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes in high-risk individuals.

7 Mar 2024

Gut bacteria strains could be the key to predicting cancer treatment success

Researchers discovered that gut microbiota strains can predict the effectiveness and adverse effects of immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy in rare cancer patients.

6 Mar 2024

Research project receives 25 million U.S. dollars to develop drugs against childhood cancers

Cancer is one of the most common causes of death in children worldwide. A research team in which the University of Würzburg is involved wants to change this – and has now received substantial funding for its work.

6 Mar 2024

New interdisciplinary center aims to spark developments in synthetic genomics

Applying and developing new technologies for DNA synthesis to pave the way for producing entire artificial genomes - that is the goal of a new interdisciplinary center that is being established at Heidelberg University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU). The aim of the Center for Synthetic Genomics is to spark new developments in synthetic genomics through basic research and technology development using methods of artificial intelligence.

6 Mar 2024

Noninvasive gamma therapy may hold promise for treating chemo brain

Patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience cognitive effects such as memory impairment and difficulty concentrating -; a condition commonly known as "chemo brain."

6 Mar 2024

Researchers develop new algorithm to identify high-risk precancerous lesions on the fallopian tubes

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have developed an algorithm to identify high-risk precancerous lesions on the fallopian tubes.

6 Mar 2024

New insights into the evolution of genomic imprinting

Some of our genes can be expressed or silenced depending on whether we inherited them from our mother or our father.

6 Mar 2024

As a new Core Lab under the Million Microbiomes from Humans Project, MGI empowers INRAE MetaGenoPolis in “Le microbiote français - Le French Gut”project to Propel Metagenomics Research

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, announced today a collaboration agreement with MetaGenoPolis, a unit within the renowned National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE) in France, following MetaGenoPolis' selection as a core lab under the Million Microbiomes from Humans Project (MMHP).

From MGI 6 Mar 2024

Researchers take important step toward genetic therapy for hereditary conditions

Researchers who work with tiny drug carriers known as lipid nanoparticles have developed a new type of material capable of reaching the lungs and the eyes, an important step toward genetic therapy for hereditary conditions like cystic fibrosis and inherited vision loss.

5 Mar 2024

DNA aptamer-based sensors can accurately detect trace amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new generation of high-performance DNA aptamers and highly accurate drug sensors for cocaine and other opioids.

5 Mar 2024

European initiative aims to advance the understanding of RNA communication

RNA, which stands for ribonucleic acid has become a mainstream word in society due to the COVID-19 RNA vaccine - yet the value of this biomolecule to society could extend to numerous sectors including food security and personalized medicine.

5 Mar 2024

New method simplifies production of limb progenitor cells from fibroblasts

In a collaborative study, researchers from Kyushu University and Harvard Medical School have identified proteins that can turn or "reprogram" fibroblasts -; the most commonly found cells in skin and connective tissue -; into cells with similar properties to limb progenitor cells.

4 Mar 2024

Unlocking the role of lncREST RNA in DNA replication and repair

Researchers at Cima Universidad de Navarra have discovered that a ribonucleic acid that does not contain information to make proteins (long non-coding RNA) plays a crucial role in signalling and repairing errors in DNA replication during cell division.

4 Mar 2024

Harnessing repetitive DNA for early cancer detection

People with cancer have different amounts of a type of repetitive DNA -; called Alu elements -; than people without cancer.

4 Mar 2024

RAD51 protein identified as a key player in preventing DNA re-replication

Every time a cell divides, its DNA is duplicated so that the two daughter cells have the same genetic material as their parent.

4 Mar 2024

AI-powered transfer learning approach predicts gene perturbations that transform cell behavior

Technological advances in gene sequencing and computing have led to an explosion in the availability of bioinformatic data and processing power, respectively, creating a ripe nexus for artificial intelligence (AI) to design strategies for controlling cell behavior.

4 Mar 2024

Can the modulation of the gut microbiome using a prebiotic improve muscle function and cognition?

Researchers examined the efficacy of a prebiotic in improving muscular and cognitive performance vs. a placebo among elderly individuals.

4 Mar 2024

Researchers discover how "leaky" mitochondria can drive harmful inflammation

Researchers have discovered how "leaky" mitochondria – the powerhouses of our cells – can drive harmful inflammation responsible for diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

4 Mar 2024

New scSNV-seq technique unveils genetic drivers of diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's

Scientists have developed a new screening tool to uncover how genetic changes affect gene activity and can lead to diseases such as cancer, autoimmunity, neurodegeneration and cardiovascular disease. This new tool enables the investigation of thousands of DNA mutations identified by genetic studies in one experiment, guiding the development of advanced diagnostics and treatments.

4 Mar 2024

New ISS investigation expands genes in space toolkit for student spaceflight experiments

For nearly a decade, Genes in Space™ has challenged students to develop spaceflight experiments that use biotechnology to address spaceflight challenges.

4 Mar 2024

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DNA-tailored diet could help manage blood glucose and reduce risk of type 2 diabetes progression

Gut bacteria strains could be the key to predicting cancer treatment success

Research project receives 25 million U.S. dollars to develop drugs against childhood cancers

New interdisciplinary center aims to spark developments in synthetic genomics

Noninvasive gamma therapy may hold promise for treating chemo brain

Researchers develop new algorithm to identify high-risk precancerous lesions on the fallopian tubes

New insights into the evolution of genomic imprinting

As a new Core Lab under the Million Microbiomes from Humans Project, MGI empowers INRAE MetaGenoPolis in “Le microbiote français - Le French Gut”project to Propel Metagenomics Research

Researchers take important step toward genetic therapy for hereditary conditions

DNA aptamer-based sensors can accurately detect trace amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine

European initiative aims to advance the understanding of RNA communication

New method simplifies production of limb progenitor cells from fibroblasts

Unlocking the role of lncREST RNA in DNA replication and repair

Harnessing repetitive DNA for early cancer detection

RAD51 protein identified as a key player in preventing DNA re-replication

AI-powered transfer learning approach predicts gene perturbations that transform cell behavior

Can the modulation of the gut microbiome using a prebiotic improve muscle function and cognition?

Researchers discover how "leaky" mitochondria can drive harmful inflammation

New scSNV-seq technique unveils genetic drivers of diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's

New ISS investigation expands genes in space toolkit for student spaceflight experiments

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