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Inflammation ‘brake’ gene may impact kidney disease outcomes
Australian researchers uncover a gene that controls inflammation in kidney disease, which could pave the way for more precise disease diagnostics and personalised treatments.
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DNA barcoding reveals cancer cells’ ability to evade the immune system
Using DNA barcoding to track cancer cells through time, scientists have shown that the cells have diverse abilities to escape the immune system.
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Genetic profile of skeleton osteocytes mapped for first time
Researchers have revealed which genes are switched on or off in osteocytes, a bone cell found in the skeleton.
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First studies of human genetic variation released by the gnomAD Consortium
The Genome Aggregation Database (gnomAD) Consortium has released seven papers leveraging its database to study genetic variants and their potential for guiding discovery of safer drugs.
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Molecule identified as key in pancreatic cancer metastasis
New findings show that the environment for pancreatic cancers plays a role in its metastasis, revealing a new potential drug target.
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Gene discovery could lead to new treatments for sepsis
22 October 2015 | By Victoria White
Scientists have isolated the gene that produces Gasdermin-D - a protein that plays a critical role in the pathway to sepsis...