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New study of daylight vision using canine model offers critical insight into restoring cone function

In the retinas of human eyes, the cones are photoreceptor cells responsible for color vision, daylight vision, and the perception of small details.

27 Jan 2024

Mutation butterfly effect: Study reveals how single change triggers autism gene network

Researchers in the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) examined the genetics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by analyzing mutations in the genomes of individuals and their families.

27 Jan 2024

Prime editing takes gene therapy to the next level

This study is led by Prof. Xianqun Fan (Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Ninth People's Hospital).

27 Jan 2024

Mutations found in skin cancers could be harnessed to mend broken hearts

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that one of the most dangerous mutations found in skin cancers might moonlight as a pathway to mending a broken heart.

24 Jan 2024

UKHSA unveils groundbreaking Pathogen Genomics Strategy for pandemic preparedness

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today published its Pathogen Genomics Strategy, laying out a 5 year plan for the organization's role in the wider delivery of pathogen genomics to prepare for and respond to infectious disease threats to public health.

24 Jan 2024

Link between long-term hyperglycemia and upper-limb musculoskeletal conditions revealed

Study demonstrates that long-term hyperglycemia significantly increases the risk of upper-limb musculoskeletal conditions, while BMI influences the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome and Dupuytren's disease differently.

23 Jan 2024

New workflow identifies shared cancer targets, advancing immunotherapy

Researchers developed the Splicing Neo Antigen Finder (SNAF) workflow, integrating deep learning to identify shared immunogenic neoantigens in cancers, offering new targets for cancer immunotherapy, particularly in melanoma and ovarian cancer.

23 Jan 2024

LTBR identified as potential target for cancer immunotherapy and marker of poor prognosis

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 1, entitled, "Systematic analysis of the prognostic value and immunological function of LTBR in human cancer."

23 Jan 2024

SynNeurGe: A new biological classification system for Parkinson's disease research

One of the things that makes developing effective treatments for Parkinson's disease so challenging is its complexity.

23 Jan 2024

New study reveals effective strategies against drug resistance in hospital-acquired pneumonia treatment

A novel rabbit infection model to investigate meropenem's resistance development.

23 Jan 2024

Scientists discover new genetic cause of inherited kidney disease

Genetic changes or mutations can cause hereditary kidney disease, which can eventually lead to dialysis or the need for kidney transplantation. Identifying the cause of inherited kidney disease is the first step in identifying a treatment.

22 Jan 2024

New discovery sheds light on the genetic basis of a rare skeletal disorder

A McGill-led team of researchers have made an important discovery shedding light on the genetic basis of a rare skeletal disorder.

19 Jan 2024

New study reveals flaws in AI tools used for SARS-CoV-2 antibody discovery

A discovery program for SARS-CoV-2-nABs potentially targeting its resistant strains.

19 Jan 2024

New structural insights pave the way for drug-resistant malaria therapies

Structural insights into a potent antimalarial drug candidate's interaction with the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum have paved the way for drug-resistant malaria therapies, according to a new study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Van Andel Institute.

18 Jan 2024

Mutation News and Research

New study of daylight vision using canine model offers critical insight into restoring cone function

Mutation butterfly effect: Study reveals how single change triggers autism gene network

Prime editing takes gene therapy to the next level

Mutations found in skin cancers could be harnessed to mend broken hearts

UKHSA unveils groundbreaking Pathogen Genomics Strategy for pandemic preparedness

Link between long-term hyperglycemia and upper-limb musculoskeletal conditions revealed

New workflow identifies shared cancer targets, advancing immunotherapy

LTBR identified as potential target for cancer immunotherapy and marker of poor prognosis

SynNeurGe: A new biological classification system for Parkinson's disease research

New study reveals effective strategies against drug resistance in hospital-acquired pneumonia treatment

Scientists discover new genetic cause of inherited kidney disease

New discovery sheds light on the genetic basis of a rare skeletal disorder

New study reveals flaws in AI tools used for SARS-CoV-2 antibody discovery

New structural insights pave the way for drug-resistant malaria therapies

Comprehensive analysis of more than 2 million SARS-CoV-2 samples detects co-infections and intra-host recombination

Researchers uncover the role of inherited genetic variants in rare type of blood cancer

Research uncovers cells-of-origin for breast cancer in BRCA2 mutation carriers

International research collaboration leads to breakthrough in antibiotic resistance testing using DNA sequencing

JN.1 variant's spread not due to enhanced immune escape, study suggests

Study explores intratumoral microbiota as a novel frontier in cancer research

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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