Genetics News and Research

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New study links cellular health to well-being of dementia caregivers

It's no secret that the caregivers of spouses with memory impairment face enormous amounts of stress.

18 Jul 2024

Long-term air pollution exposure doubles psoriasis risk, study finds

Long-term exposure to air pollution and genetic predisposition significantly increase the risk of developing psoriasis, highlighting the roles of both environmental and genetic factors.

17 Jul 2024

Bowel movement frequency is linked to long-term health, study suggests

Everybody poops, but not every day. New research by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) suggests bowel movement frequency is linked to long-term health.

16 Jul 2024

Researchers reveal unique characteristics of previously unexplored protein FAM110A

An international research collaboration, led by Prof. Dr. Robert Grosse (Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies and Institute of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Freiburg), Dr. Libor Macurek (Institute of Molecular Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague) and Dr. Zdenek Lansky (Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague) has uncovered a new mechanism of the crosstalk between microtubules and actin cytoskeleton during cell division and revealed unique characteristics of the previously unexplored protein FAM110A.

16 Jul 2024

Early antibiotic exposure can trigger long term susceptibility to asthma

Early exposure to antibiotics can trigger long term susceptibility to asthma, according to new research from Monash University.

15 Jul 2024

SH2B1 gene defends against obesity via the paraventricular hypothalamus

Obesity is a complicated condition, caused by a combination of genetics, the food environment, behavior, and other factors.

15 Jul 2024

Mogrify appoints Dr. Jonathan Appleby as Chief Scientific Officer

Strategic hire bolsters executive leadership team as Company progresses multiple therapeutic programs toward and into clinical development.

From Mogrify 15 Jul 2024

Study links improved dietary fat quality to reduced cardiovascular and diabetes risk

The impact of dietary fat quality on lipid metabolites and its association with reduced cardiometabolic disease risk.

15 Jul 2024

Mainz Biomed seeks FDA’s Breakthrough Devices Designation for advanced colorectal cancer test

Mainz Biomed N.V., a molecular genetics diagnostic company specializing in the early detection of cancer, announced that it has submitted its application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting Breakthrough Device Designation for its non-invasive Next Generation colorectal cancer (CRC) product including the Company’s novel portfolio of mRNA biomarkers. Subject to the FDA’s review, a Breakthrough Device Designation could significantly accelerate approval.

13 Jul 2024

WISDOM project leverages AI and data to combat chronic immune-mediated diseases in Europe

Integrating medical and research data, ensuring secure data sharing, and using advanced AI models offer immense possibilities to mitigate the impact of chronic immune-mediated diseases (CIMDs) affecting 10% of Europeans.

12 Jul 2024

Discovering the cerebellum's new role in thirst modulation

The cerebellum, often referred to as the 'little brain', has captivated researchers for centuries due to its unique structure and cellular complexity, as one of the most ancient brain regions in evolutionary terms.

12 Jul 2024

Enzymatic RNA synthesis paves the way for sustainable therapeutics

While the COVID-19 vaccines introduced many people to RNA-based medicines, RNA oligonucleotides have already been on the market for years to treat diseases like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and amyloidosis.

12 Jul 2024

deCODE genetics study highlights potential drug targets for autoimmune thyroid disease

Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, have published a study in Nature Communications, comparing over 110 thousand patients with autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) from Iceland, Finland, UK and USA with 1,1 million controls.

11 Jul 2024

New study reveals the genetic cause of Parkinson's disease

According to Science Alert, neuroscientists from Johns Hopkins University have recently discovered a new treatment for Parkinson's disease using an FDA-approved cancer drug.

11 Jul 2024

Researchers identify molecular processes crucial for the maturation of Group 2 innate lymphoid cells

Scientists have discovered a novel mechanism of ILC2 immune cell development which may be involved in exacerbating allergic diseases.

11 Jul 2024

Gut bacteria-metabolized equol shows promise in cancer prevention

Researchers reviewed how soy isoflavones are metabolized by gut bacteria into equol, exploring its role in cancer prevention and treatment. They examined the molecular mechanisms and gut microbiota involved to understand equol's anti-tumor effects.

11 Jul 2024

New consortium receives NIH grant to accelerate development of effective TB treatments

A new consortium co-led by Weill Cornell Medicine, has been awarded a five-year, $31 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to accelerate the development of faster, more effective treatment regimens for tuberculosis (TB).

10 Jul 2024

Experts identify sex and gender differences in cognitive resistance and resilience to Alzheimer's disease

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Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

New study links cellular health to well-being of dementia caregivers

Long-term air pollution exposure doubles psoriasis risk, study finds

Bowel movement frequency is linked to long-term health, study suggests

Researchers reveal unique characteristics of previously unexplored protein FAM110A

Early antibiotic exposure can trigger long term susceptibility to asthma

SH2B1 gene defends against obesity via the paraventricular hypothalamus

Mogrify appoints Dr. Jonathan Appleby as Chief Scientific Officer

Study links improved dietary fat quality to reduced cardiovascular and diabetes risk

Mainz Biomed seeks FDA’s Breakthrough Devices Designation for advanced colorectal cancer test

WISDOM project leverages AI and data to combat chronic immune-mediated diseases in Europe

Discovering the cerebellum's new role in thirst modulation

Enzymatic RNA synthesis paves the way for sustainable therapeutics

deCODE genetics study highlights potential drug targets for autoimmune thyroid disease

New study reveals the genetic cause of Parkinson's disease

Researchers identify molecular processes crucial for the maturation of Group 2 innate lymphoid cells

Gut bacteria-metabolized equol shows promise in cancer prevention

New consortium receives NIH grant to accelerate development of effective TB treatments

Experts identify sex and gender differences in cognitive resistance and resilience to Alzheimer's disease

Scientists identify over 5,000 genetic variants that enable certain cancers to thrive

Gut Blastocystis linked to healthier diets and better heart health, study finds

eBook: Using iPSCs models for human disease research and drug discovery eBook

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