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Single dose of anti-Müllerian hormone gene therapy can induce long-term contraception in domestic cats

Currently there are no contraceptives capable of producing permanent sterilization in companion animals. Spaying, the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus, is the most widely used strategy to control unwanted reproduction in female cats.

6 Jun 2023

SickKids scientists shine light on the complex genetics that underlie blood pressure regulation

Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) are delving deep into the non-coding genome to unravel the complex genetics that underlie blood pressure regulation and hypertension (high blood pressure) – the leading cause of cardiovascular disease affecting 1.25 billion people worldwide.

6 Jun 2023

COLOTECT 1.0 receives market authorization from Malaysia's Medical Device Authority

Recently, BGI Genomics' COLOTECT 1.0 DNA Methylation Detection Kit for Human SDC2, ADHFE1, and PPP2R5C Genes (Real-Time PCR), Sample Pretreatment Kit for Methylation Detection, DNA Isolation Kit, Stool Sample Collection Kit have received market authorization from Malaysia's Medical Device Authority (hereinafter referred to as MDA).

6 Jun 2023

Large-scale comprehensive sequencing helps downstream medical care in newborns

Researchers who lead the world's first comprehensive sequencing program for newborn infants have published the next chapter in the ongoing study of the BabySeq Project, with new findings on infants and families who have been followed for 3-5 years.

6 Jun 2023

New pangenome reference could deepen our understanding of human biology and disease

The first human genome, which has served as the reference until now, was released approximately 20 years ago.

5 Jun 2023

CRISPR/Cas9 identifies a gene critical to stony corals' ability to build their skeletons

New work led by Carnegie's Phillip Cleves uses cutting-edge CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing tools to reveal a gene that's critical to stony corals' ability to build their reef architectures.

5 Jun 2023

Study improves the genetic knowledge of human eyebrow appearance

The first gene mapping study on eyebrow thickness in Europeans discovered three previously unreported genetic loci, as reported in a Letter to the Editor in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, published by Elsevier.

5 Jun 2023

New antibiotic-resistance genes are present in bacteria in almost all environments, study shows

Genes that make bacteria resistant to antibiotics are much more widespread in our environment than was previously realised.

5 Jun 2023

Freiburg researchers gain new insights into metabolic processes in the kidney

Researchers at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Freiburg have gained significant new insights into metabolic processes in the kidney.

5 Jun 2023

Research sheds new light on the genetic architecture of bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a major psychiatric condition that afflicts about 1% of people. Symptoms of BD include sudden onset of depressive mood with loss of interest which alternates with a manic state of hyperactivity.

5 Jun 2023

New research reveals the genetic diversity and evolutionary history of primates

The rich genetic diversity and evolutionary history of primates – the group that includes monkeys, apes, lemurs and humans ourselves - has been revealed in full for the first time in a new research paper published today.

5 Jun 2023

Groundbreaking study maps molecular architecture of the visual system's integral components

A groundbreaking study has taken a significant step towards understanding the complexities of the human eye.

4 Jun 2023

Research on the first-ever human pangenome reference helps better understand chromosome biology

Researchers from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center have made a foundational discovery about chromosome biology through their work on the first-ever human pangenome reference.

2 Jun 2023

Experts find remnants of ancient RNA viruses embedded inside reef-building corals

An international team of marine biologists has discovered the remnants of ancient RNA viruses embedded in the DNA of symbiotic organisms living inside reef-building corals.

2 Jun 2023

MU biologist receives NIH grant to develop a better understanding of complex genetic traits

Driven by a lifelong curiosity about the natural world and the diversity of life, Elizabeth King, associate professor in the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri, found inspiration to spend her formative years studying science - and along the way she discovered her passion for biology.

1 Jun 2023

New algorithm could improve the search for genetic cause of hereditary diseases

So far, it has not been possible to explain the causes of around half of all rare hereditary diseases. A Munich research team has developed an algorithm that predicts the effects of genetic mutations on RNA formation six times more precisely than previous models.

1 Jun 2023

"Deep sequencing" of the genome informs diagnoses and treatment of vascular anomalies

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) recently discovered that extremely thorough "deep sequencing" of the genome in tissue samples and cell-free DNA of patients with potentially life-threatening vascular anomalies captured several genetic variants related to disease that were not captured with conventional genetic sequencing methods.

1 Jun 2023

Multi-ethnic genome study unlocks new genetic links to health conditions

Research explores the genetic architecture of circulating metabolites, uncovering novel variant-metabolite associations and validating previous findings. It provides insights into the genetic contribution to metabolite levels and potential implications for human disease.

31 May 2023

Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

Melatonin, a hormone derived from the pineal gland, has diverse effects on cellular processes. This review explores its potential role as an epigenetic regulator, particularly in modulating DNA methylation, and suggests its use in combination therapy as a novel anticancer strategy.

30 May 2023

Computational approach could help pinpoint causal variants in the noncoding genome

Less than two percent of the human genome codes for proteins, with the rest being noncoding and likely helping with gene regulation.

30 May 2023

Genomics

Single dose of anti-Müllerian hormone gene therapy can induce long-term contraception in domestic cats

SickKids scientists shine light on the complex genetics that underlie blood pressure regulation

COLOTECT 1.0 receives market authorization from Malaysia's Medical Device Authority

Large-scale comprehensive sequencing helps downstream medical care in newborns

New pangenome reference could deepen our understanding of human biology and disease

CRISPR/Cas9 identifies a gene critical to stony corals' ability to build their skeletons

Study improves the genetic knowledge of human eyebrow appearance

New antibiotic-resistance genes are present in bacteria in almost all environments, study shows

Freiburg researchers gain new insights into metabolic processes in the kidney

Research sheds new light on the genetic architecture of bipolar disorder

New research reveals the genetic diversity and evolutionary history of primates

Groundbreaking study maps molecular architecture of the visual system's integral components

Research on the first-ever human pangenome reference helps better understand chromosome biology

Experts find remnants of ancient RNA viruses embedded inside reef-building corals

MU biologist receives NIH grant to develop a better understanding of complex genetic traits

New algorithm could improve the search for genetic cause of hereditary diseases

"Deep sequencing" of the genome informs diagnoses and treatment of vascular anomalies

Multi-ethnic genome study unlocks new genetic links to health conditions

Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

Computational approach could help pinpoint causal variants in the noncoding genome

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