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Scientists develop mouse-specific SARS-CoV-2 strains that efficiently replicate in standard laboratory mice

A team of scientists in France recently developed a mouse-adapted strain of SARS-CoV-2 that efficiently replicates in the lungs of standard laboratory mice and induces mild to moderate disease. The study is currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint server.

13 Jul 2021

Untargeted metabolomics profiling can improve diagnosis of metabolic disorders in newborns

A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found that a screening method known as untargeted metabolomics profiling can improve the diagnostic rate for inborn errors of metabolism, a group of rare genetic conditions, by about seven-fold when compared to the traditional metabolic screening approach.

12 Jul 2021

Students at Lewis Katz School of Medicine stand to benefit from new $1 million NIGMS grant

Rapid evolution in the field of biomedical research demands well-trained scientists. Adapting biomedical research training programs to keep up with the increasingly complex and interdisciplinary nature of the field, however, presents complex challenges for higher-education institutions.

12 Jul 2021

Mating can turn off a single gene for multiple generations, study shows

Evidence suggests that what happens in one generation--diet, toxin exposure, trauma, fear--can have lasting effects on future generations.

9 Jul 2021

BU researcher wins Louis and Artur Lucian Award for contributions to cardiovascular science

Vasan Ramachandran, MD, FACC, the Jay and Louise Coffman Professor in Vascular Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the Louis and Artur Lucian Award, an honor bestowed annually to one researcher from around the world who has made outstanding contributions to the field of circulatory diseases.

8 Jul 2021

Researchers uncover genetic markers associated with COVID-19 infection risk and severity

An international collaboration uncovers several genetic markers associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 severity.

8 Jul 2021

Study uncovers mutations in Polycomb group gene as underlying cause of novel neurological disorder

A multi-institutional study has discovered spontaneous mutations in RNF2 (RING2) gene as the underlying cause of a novel neurological disorder.

8 Jul 2021

Hospitalizations for eating disorders among teenagers increase during COVID-19

The number of adolescents admitted to the hospital for severe illness from eating disorders has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests.

8 Jul 2021

New genetic approach offers clues to the regulation of Wolbachia proliferation

Despite having been formalized as a species in 1936, Wolbachia pipientis remains an elusive microbe. The reason why relates to the relationship it establishes with its hosts.

8 Jul 2021

Optical genome mapping could change the existing workflow within cytogenetic laboratories

Dutch-French research shows that Optical Genome Mapping (OGM) detects abnormalities in chromosomes and DNA very quickly, effectively and accurately. Sometimes even better than all existing techniques together, as they describe in two proof-of-concept studies published in the American Journal of Human Genetics.

8 Jul 2021

Genetic map reveals potential new treatment for aggressive childhood brain tumor

A genetic map of an aggressive childhood brain tumor called medulloblastoma has helped researchers identify a new generation anti-cancer drug that can be repurposed as an effective treatment for the disease.

7 Jul 2021

Skin pigmentation mechanism confers major protection against UV-related cancers

A skin pigmentation mechanism that can darken the color of human skin as a natural defense against ultraviolet (UV)-associated cancers has been discovered by scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).

7 Jul 2021

Digital technologies amplify the ability to detect subtle differences in cognitive function tests

During neuropsychological assessments, participants complete tasks designed to study memory and thinking. Based on their performance, the participants receive a score that researchers use to evaluate how well specific domains of their cognition are functioning.

6 Jul 2021

Simple blood tests may help prevent inaccuracy in the diagnosis of severe malaria

Using simple blood tests could help researchers identify children who have been misidentified as having severe malaria, according to a study published today in eLife.

6 Jul 2021

Comprehensive genetic study provides new insights on cleft lip and palate

Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common congenital malformations. Its causes are mainly genetic. However, it is still largely unknown exactly which genes are affected.

6 Jul 2021

New method expands view into activity of single cells

Researchers have devised a way to multiply by more than ten-fold the accessible details of gene activity in individual cells. It's a big leap in the effort to understand cancer development, brain function, immunity and other biological processes driven by the complex interactions of multitudes of different cell types.

6 Jul 2021

New genetic biobank could hold the key to preventing SIDS

A state-of-the-art genetic biobank could hold the key to preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), potentially saving the lives of hundreds of babies who die from the devastating condition each year.

5 Jul 2021

New study to test the scalability of offering preventive DNA screening to young adults for cancer risk

A landmark new DNA screening study to identify cancer risk in young adults will go ahead, after Monash University researcher Associate Professor Paul Lacaze was awarded a $2.97 million Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant today.

2 Jul 2021

Genetic variants in a neuro-associated gene cause neurodevelopmental disorder, finds study

Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that genetic variants in a neuro-associated gene called SPTBN1 are responsible for causing a neurodevelopmental disorder. The study, published in Nature Genetics, is a first step in finding a potential therapeutic strategy for this disorder, and it increases the number of genes known to be associated with conditions that affect how the brain functions.

2 Jul 2021

SwabSeq platform offers a potential solution for massive COVID-19 testing

In an article appearing in Nature Biomedical Engineering, a team of scientists from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and UCLA School of Engineering report real-world results on SwabSeq, a high-throughput testing platform that uses sequencing to test thousands of samples at a time to detect COVID-19.

2 Jul 2021

Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

Scientists develop mouse-specific SARS-CoV-2 strains that efficiently replicate in standard laboratory mice

Untargeted metabolomics profiling can improve diagnosis of metabolic disorders in newborns

Students at Lewis Katz School of Medicine stand to benefit from new $1 million NIGMS grant

Mating can turn off a single gene for multiple generations, study shows

BU researcher wins Louis and Artur Lucian Award for contributions to cardiovascular science

Researchers uncover genetic markers associated with COVID-19 infection risk and severity

Study uncovers mutations in Polycomb group gene as underlying cause of novel neurological disorder

Hospitalizations for eating disorders among teenagers increase during COVID-19

New genetic approach offers clues to the regulation of Wolbachia proliferation

Optical genome mapping could change the existing workflow within cytogenetic laboratories

Genetic map reveals potential new treatment for aggressive childhood brain tumor

Skin pigmentation mechanism confers major protection against UV-related cancers

Digital technologies amplify the ability to detect subtle differences in cognitive function tests

Simple blood tests may help prevent inaccuracy in the diagnosis of severe malaria

Comprehensive genetic study provides new insights on cleft lip and palate

New method expands view into activity of single cells

New genetic biobank could hold the key to preventing SIDS

New study to test the scalability of offering preventive DNA screening to young adults for cancer risk

Genetic variants in a neuro-associated gene cause neurodevelopmental disorder, finds study

SwabSeq platform offers a potential solution for massive COVID-19 testing

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