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Study suggests a deeply conserved role for oxytocin in emotional contagion

Oxytocin plays an essential role in the spread of fear in zebrafish, according to a new study, the results of which suggest a deeply conserved role for the hormone in emotional contagion – the basal form of empathy – among vertebrates like fish.

23 Mar 2023

New discovery could help target the causes of aging and cancer development

A protein complex prevents the repair of genome damage in human cells, in mice and in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, a team of researchers at the University of Cologne has discovered.

23 Mar 2023

Study provides evidence for a strong role of autophagy in controlling intracellular infections

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that the body's process of removing old and damaged cell parts, is also an essential part of tackling infections that take hold within our cells, like TB.

23 Mar 2023

Study outlines a meta-scale approach to quantifying the human proteome

A major puzzle of biology is that while the human genome contains roughly 20,000 genes, many comparatively primitive organisms -; including the universally-studied worm C. elegans -; have almost the same number of genes.

23 Mar 2023

Emergence and persistency of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.3.7 in Taiwan

Researchers utilize whole-genome surveillance to monitor community transmission and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in Taiwan.

22 Mar 2023

Novel subset of memory B cells predicts long-lived antibody responses to influenza vaccination

Memory B cells play a critical role to provide long-term immunity after a vaccination or infection. In a study published in the journal Immunity, researchers describe a distinct and novel subset of memory B cells that predict long-lived antibody responses to influenza vaccination in humans.

22 Mar 2023

Study finds shared genetic risk variants across different substance use disorders

By combing through genomic data of over 1 million people, scientists have identified genes commonly inherited across addiction disorders, regardless of the substance being used.

22 Mar 2023

Illumina launches its first product enabling long- and short-read sequencing on one instrument

Illumina Inc., a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced that its first product based on its novel Illumina Complete Long Read technology is now available to order.

From Illumina, Inc. 22 Mar 2023

Researchers identify the cellular glitches underlying a rare genetic disorder

The cellular glitches underlying a rare genetic disorder called activated PI3K Delta syndrome 2 (APDS2) have been identified by researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. The disorder is caused by genetic variations that disrupt immune cell signaling through a protein called PI3K.

21 Mar 2023

Age-induced methylation changes in the sperm epigenome contribute to offspring's medical problems

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 5, entitled, "Age-related methylation changes in the human sperm epigenome."

21 Mar 2023

Snapping at new biotech breakthroughs with Gator Pro

In this interview, we speak to Subodh Nimkar, Marketing Director at Gator Bio, about their latest technology, Gator Pro which allows for fast, reliable, and high-quality data.

From Gator Bio, Inc. 21 Mar 2023

Avanced genome editing technology could be used as a one-time treatment for CD3 delta SCID

A new UCLA-led study suggests that advanced genome editing technology could be used as a one-time treatment for the rare and deadly genetic disease CD3 delta severe combined immunodeficiency.

21 Mar 2023

INTEGRA Biosciences acquires Miroculus to accelerate genomics

INTEGRA Biosciences is delighted to announce that it has acquired Miroculus, a biotechnology specialist focused on developing hands-off automation solutions for next generation sequencing (NGS) protocols.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 20 Mar 2023

Using unsupervised machine learning algorithms to classify osteosarcoma

A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on February 11, 2023, entitled, "Unlocking the potential of molecular-driven stratification for osteosarcoma treatment and prognosis."

20 Mar 2023

Hox genes control stem cells involved in forming and repairing bone

Genes long known to control the formation of bones before birth also control bone healing later in life, a new study found.

20 Mar 2023

Decreased viral infection severity in females may be due to extra copy of X chromosome-linked gene

It has long been known that viral infections can be more severe in males than females, but the question as to why has remained a mystery – until possibly now.

17 Mar 2023

CRISPR-based genome editing restores the vision of mice with retinitis pigmentosa

Researchers in China have successfully restored the vision of mice with retinitis pigmentosa, one of the major causes of blindness in humans.

17 Mar 2023

Genomic analysis of Ashaninka individuals reveals an unexpected amount of underlying diversity

The Ashaninka are the most numerous Indigenous people living in the rainforests of Peru and Brazil where they inhabit a crucial area between the Andes and sources of the Amazon River. And yet, despite the size of the population and their importance in the past and present, their genetic history has remained understudied.

17 Mar 2023

Computational analysis of large genetic datasets reveals rare disease etiologies

Using a new computational approach they developed to analyze large genetic datasets from rare disease cohorts, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and colleagues have discovered previously unknown genetic causes of three rare conditions: primary lymphedema (characterized by tissue swelling), thoracic aortic aneurysm disease, and congenital deafness.

17 Mar 2023

Bacteria require phase separation to thrive in the mammalian gut

The common commensal gut bacterium Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron uses phase separation of the transcription termination factor Rho to colonize and thrive in the mammalian gut, according to a new study in mice.

17 Mar 2023

Genomics

Study suggests a deeply conserved role for oxytocin in emotional contagion

New discovery could help target the causes of aging and cancer development

Study provides evidence for a strong role of autophagy in controlling intracellular infections

Study outlines a meta-scale approach to quantifying the human proteome

Emergence and persistency of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.3.7 in Taiwan

Novel subset of memory B cells predicts long-lived antibody responses to influenza vaccination

Study finds shared genetic risk variants across different substance use disorders

Illumina launches its first product enabling long- and short-read sequencing on one instrument

Researchers identify the cellular glitches underlying a rare genetic disorder

Age-induced methylation changes in the sperm epigenome contribute to offspring's medical problems

Snapping at new biotech breakthroughs with Gator Pro

Avanced genome editing technology could be used as a one-time treatment for CD3 delta SCID

INTEGRA Biosciences acquires Miroculus to accelerate genomics

Using unsupervised machine learning algorithms to classify osteosarcoma

Hox genes control stem cells involved in forming and repairing bone

Decreased viral infection severity in females may be due to extra copy of X chromosome-linked gene

CRISPR-based genome editing restores the vision of mice with retinitis pigmentosa

Genomic analysis of Ashaninka individuals reveals an unexpected amount of underlying diversity

Computational analysis of large genetic datasets reveals rare disease etiologies

Bacteria require phase separation to thrive in the mammalian gut

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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