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Researchers create interpretable neural network to predict complex biological outcomes

A team of New York University computer scientists has created a neural network that can explain how it reaches its predictions.

6 Oct 2023

BGI Genomics and Colombian National Cancer Institute Collaborate to enhance cancer detection and prevention

On October 2, 2023, BGI Genomics signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Colombian National Cancer Institute (INC or Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia).

6 Oct 2023

Study reveals unexpected variation in genetic code of protist

Scientists testing a new method of sequencing single cells have unexpectedly changed our understanding of the rules of genetics.

6 Oct 2023

Researchers spearhead a new method to hone in on new cancer drug targets

Searching for new ways to block the growth of cancer cells is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Tumor cells rely on thousands of proteins to function, but only a few of those proteins can be precisely targeted by drugs to treat cancer safely and effectively.

5 Oct 2023

Genetics linked to placental growth and risk of preeclampsia

New research has shed light on how genetics influences the growth of the placenta, revealing a link to risk of disease in the mother.

5 Oct 2023

CRISPR gene editing study provides insights into how autism gene affects brain development

Researchers have used CRISPR gene editing, stem cells and human neurons to study the impact of a gene that is commonly mutated in autism.

5 Oct 2023

New computational method improves analysis of single-cell transcriptomic data

Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have developed a new open-source computational method, dubbed Spectra, which improves the analysis of single-cell transcriptomic data.

5 Oct 2023

Progress and challenges in completing the human gene catalogue

A group of authors reviewed the progress and challenges in annotating the human genome, including protein-coding genes, isoforms, and non-coding RNAs, and advocated for a universal annotation standard for clinical use.

5 Oct 2023

Genetics may influence a person’s ability to adhere to a vegetarian diet

From Impossible Burger to "Meatless Mondays," going meat-free is certainly in vogue. But a person's genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian diet, a new Northwestern Medicine study has found.

4 Oct 2023

Trametinib: Potential therapeutic game-changer for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers developed the ATRIVIEW® platform to screen for molecules that promote differentiation neural stem cells (NSCs).

4 Oct 2023

Gene variants linked to higher risk for nodular melanoma identified

Researchers from The University of Queensland and The Alfred hospital in Melbourne have identified gene variants which may contribute to people being at higher risk for nodular melanoma.

3 Oct 2023

NIH grant to fund development of new gene therapy platform for brain diseases

A two-phase NIH grant will fund research into a new CRISPR-based gene therapy platform that will target genetic brain diseases like Angelman syndrome and H1-4 (HIST1H1E) syndrome.

3 Oct 2023

Genetic testing of one thousand embryos provides insights into human development and IVF

By genetically testing nearly one thousand embryos, scientists have provided the most detailed analysis of embryo fate following human in vitro fertilization.

3 Oct 2023

A better method to predict polygenic inheritance across multiple ancestries

Researchers report the results obtained from the use of a new PRS calculator called CT-SLEB on a multi-national GWAS database.

2 Oct 2023

Broken String Biosciences strengthens senior leadership team to accelerate product development and commercialization

Broken String Biosciences, a genomics company building a technology platform to drive the development of cell and gene therapies that are safer by design, today announced the expansion of its senior leadership team.

From Broken String Biosciences 2 Oct 2023

New CRISPR-based gene-editing tool could lead to better treatments for genetic disorders

A new CRISPR-based gene-editing tool has been developed which could lead to better treatments for patients with genetic disorders.

29 Sep 2023

Study shows how tumors "hijack" genetic program used by developing nerves

Cancer tumors "hijack" the genetic program used by developing nerves. This is shown in a study by researchers at Umeå University, Sweden.

29 Sep 2023

New toolbox solves 50-year-old blood group mystery

Currently, a lot is known about which genes are responsible for our individual blood groups, however not much is understood about how and why the levels of the blood group molecules differ between one person and another.

29 Sep 2023

New framework for ethical microbiome research practices that include Indigenous communities

Every person hosts trillions of microorganisms, like bacteria and viruses, on their skin and in organs including those that make up the digestive tract, like their mouth, that collectively make up their microbiome.

28 Sep 2023

Study reveals a complex interplay of genetic and epigenetic changes in Alzheimer’s disease progression

Alzheimer's disease affects more than 6 million people in the United States, and there are very few FDA-approved treatments that can slow the progression of the disease.

28 Sep 2023

Genomics

Researchers create interpretable neural network to predict complex biological outcomes

BGI Genomics and Colombian National Cancer Institute Collaborate to enhance cancer detection and prevention

Study reveals unexpected variation in genetic code of protist

Researchers spearhead a new method to hone in on new cancer drug targets

Genetics linked to placental growth and risk of preeclampsia

CRISPR gene editing study provides insights into how autism gene affects brain development

New computational method improves analysis of single-cell transcriptomic data

Progress and challenges in completing the human gene catalogue

Genetics may influence a person’s ability to adhere to a vegetarian diet

Trametinib: Potential therapeutic game-changer for Alzheimer's disease

Gene variants linked to higher risk for nodular melanoma identified

NIH grant to fund development of new gene therapy platform for brain diseases

Genetic testing of one thousand embryos provides insights into human development and IVF

A better method to predict polygenic inheritance across multiple ancestries

Broken String Biosciences strengthens senior leadership team to accelerate product development and commercialization

New CRISPR-based gene-editing tool could lead to better treatments for genetic disorders

Study shows how tumors "hijack" genetic program used by developing nerves

New toolbox solves 50-year-old blood group mystery

New framework for ethical microbiome research practices that include Indigenous communities

Study reveals a complex interplay of genetic and epigenetic changes in Alzheimer’s disease progression

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