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Study uncovers large, giant viruses that belong to NCLDV supergroup

While the microbes in a single drop of water could outnumber a small city's population, the number of viruses in the same drop-;the vast majority not harmful to humans could be even larger.

24 Jan 2020

Transcriptional scanning in the sperm may regulate rate of human evolution

Maturing sperm cells turn on most of their genes, not to follow their genetic instructions like normal, but instead to repair DNA before passing it to the next generation, a new study finds.

23 Jan 2020

RNAssist and Rapid Labs agree on a manufacturing and supply agreement for genoPHIX and vivoPHIX

RNAssist has developed several universal biological sample stabilization, fixation and microbial inactivation reagents.

From Rapid Labs Ltd 23 Jan 2020

Oldest African DNA on record shines light on the deep human past

A team of international researchers, which includes a Saint Louis University Madrid anthropologist, dug deep to find some of the oldest African DNA on record, in a new study published in Nature.

22 Jan 2020

Horizon Discovery enters into licensing agreement with NGM for GS knockout CHO K1 cell line

Horizon Discovery Group plc, a global leader in the application of gene editing and gene modulation for cell line engineering, today announced that it will license its gene-edited Glutamine Synthetase knockout Chinese Hamster Ovary K1 cell line to NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc..

From Revvity 22 Jan 2020

NAU scientists study zebrafish to find powerful melanoma-fighting drugs

Melanoma is the most lethal type of skin cancer and unusually common in Arizona, where residents are exposed to higher-than-average amounts of ultraviolet radiation. However, Northern Arizona University scientists believe the formula for a combination of melanoma-fighting drugs is within reach.

21 Jan 2020

Editor's Pick: Life Science Interviews from 2019

In this article, our editors look back at their favorite life science interviews from 2019.

17 Jan 2020

Research shows how the body tries to eliminate egg cells of poorest quality

A woman's supply of eggs is finite, so it is crucial that the quality of their genetic material is ensured. New work from Carnegie's Marla Tharp, Safia Malki, and Alex Bortvin elucidates a mechanism by which, even before birth, the body tries to eliminate egg cells of the poorest quality.

16 Jan 2020

OGT launches high-quality NGS panel for research into Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Oxford Gene Technology, A Sysmex Group Company, is excited to announce the launch of its SureSeq CLL + CNV Panel — the company’s latest high-quality, next-generation sequencing offering for research into Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia.

From Oxford Gene Technology 16 Jan 2020

Bath scientists identify promising route to develop new treatments for skin cancer

A promising route to develop new treatments for skin cancer has been identified by University of Bath scientists, who have found a molecule that suppresses melanoma tumor growth.

14 Jan 2020

New tool judges accuracy of computer predictions of tumor’s genetic diversity

Cancers are often made up of many cells which vary genetically to each other. These genetic differences mean the cancer may be particularly susceptible or resistant to a given treatment. As a result, identifying these variations can help clinicians decide which treatment is most likely to be successful for a specific patient.

10 Jan 2020

First-ever genomic analysis of puberty yields insights into critical areas of human health

In the first-ever genome-scale analysis of the puberty process in humans, researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah outline distinct and critical changes to stem cells in males during adolescence.

9 Jan 2020

Common genetic defect in prostate cancer associated with worse prognosis

Like security screening to make sure nothing harmful makes its way into a crowded area, cells in the human body use checkpoints to control their growth and prevent harmful mutations from making their way into new cell populations and causing trouble.

9 Jan 2020

Researchers identify synergistic cellular pathways that considerably amplify lifespan

Scientists at the MDI Biological Laboratory, in collaboration with scientists from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato, Calif., and Nanjing University in China, have identified synergistic cellular pathways for longevity that amplify lifespan fivefold in C. elegans, a nematode worm used as a model in aging research.

9 Jan 2020

ERS Genomics and New England Biolabs sign agreement to commercialize CRISPR/Cas9 tools, reagents

ERS Genomics Limited, which was formed to provide broad access to the foundational CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property co-owned by Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, today announced it has signed an agreement with New England Biolabs, a global leader in the discovery and production of enzymes for molecular biology applications, granting NEB rights to sell CRISPR/Cas9 tools and reagents.

From New England Biolabs 9 Jan 2020

New ACMG Points to Consider document on use of fetal exome sequencing in prenatal care

A new Points to Consider document from the ACMG aims to assist referring physicians, laboratory geneticists, genetic counselors and other medical professionals in understanding the complexity and implications of exome sequencing in prenatal care.

8 Jan 2020

Palmetto GBA now covers Genomic Testing Cooperative’s solid tumor molecular profile

Genomic Testing Cooperative, LCA announced that the Medicare Administrative Contractor Palmetto GBA (MolDx) has established coverage for its solid tumor molecular profile.

7 Jan 2020

Hobbyist DNA services may be vulnerable to genetic hacking

Online services that allow users to upload their genetic information, research genealogy and find lost relatives may be vulnerable to a sort of genetic hacking, according to two geneticists at the University of California, Davis. A paper describing the work is published Jan. 7 in the journal eLife.

7 Jan 2020

Major genetic study provides most comprehensive map of breast cancer risk variants to date

A major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350 DNA 'errors' that increase an individual's risk of developing the disease. The scientists involved say these errors may influence as many as 190 genes.

7 Jan 2020

Researchers discover a way to restore strength of cardiac muscles in aging fruit flies

Researchers may have discovered a way to turn back the clock on aging heart muscles in fruit flies, a development that could lead to new therapies for older humans with heart disease.

7 Jan 2020

Genomics

Study uncovers large, giant viruses that belong to NCLDV supergroup

Transcriptional scanning in the sperm may regulate rate of human evolution

RNAssist and Rapid Labs agree on a manufacturing and supply agreement for genoPHIX and vivoPHIX

Oldest African DNA on record shines light on the deep human past

Horizon Discovery enters into licensing agreement with NGM for GS knockout CHO K1 cell line

NAU scientists study zebrafish to find powerful melanoma-fighting drugs

Editor's Pick: Life Science Interviews from 2019

Research shows how the body tries to eliminate egg cells of poorest quality

OGT launches high-quality NGS panel for research into Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Bath scientists identify promising route to develop new treatments for skin cancer

New tool judges accuracy of computer predictions of tumor’s genetic diversity

First-ever genomic analysis of puberty yields insights into critical areas of human health

Common genetic defect in prostate cancer associated with worse prognosis

Researchers identify synergistic cellular pathways that considerably amplify lifespan

ERS Genomics and New England Biolabs sign agreement to commercialize CRISPR/Cas9 tools, reagents

New ACMG Points to Consider document on use of fetal exome sequencing in prenatal care

Palmetto GBA now covers Genomic Testing Cooperative’s solid tumor molecular profile

Hobbyist DNA services may be vulnerable to genetic hacking

Major genetic study provides most comprehensive map of breast cancer risk variants to date

Researchers discover a way to restore strength of cardiac muscles in aging fruit flies

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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