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Researchers develop tool that could improve liquid biopsy
A US study has overcome a major obstacle in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing or liquid biopsy, offering promising advancements in disease diagnosis and monitoring.
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Advancing gene editing to redefine therapies across genetic disease
In the unmet need for effective treatments to alleviate suffering and prevent premature death across the spectrum of genetic diseases, Brent Warner, Poseida Therapeutics, shares that the ability to edit DNA holds hope for patients currently experiencing incurable genetic diseases and has spurred ongoing efforts to develop and improve gene…
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Higher levels of lean muscle may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Individuals with higher levels of lean muscle may have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. While further research is needed to understand the underlying biological pathways and implications for clinical practice, these findings shed light on the potential role of lean muscle in protecting brain health.
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New insights into influenza A’s infiltration of host cells
US researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how the influenza A virus takes over host cells while minimising damage to itself. By studying the protein PA-X, they found that the virus uses a surgical strike approach, selectively degrading host cell RNA while preserving its own replication, shedding light…
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Drug Target Review Cell and Gene Therapy eBook 2023
Download your FREE ebook, featuring articles about cancer therapies, immune system breakthroughs, therapeutic genetic engineering, and advancements in gene editing.
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The genetic modifier approach: identifying the right target for rare diseases
In this article, Dr Vincent Blomen, Senior Director of Target Discovery at Scenic Biotech, takes us through the realm of rare diseases. In the case of most of these diseases, a singular genetic anomaly often reigns supreme, yet its impact on patients can be vastly divergent. Enter modifier genes, the…
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DNA technology helps slow down and scan molecules multiple times
Swiss researchers have achieved near-perfect control over the manipulation of individual DNA molecules, allowing them to be identified and characterised with unprecedented precision
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New tool reveals hidden complexity of genome architecture
A German team of scientists have developed a technique known as Genome Architecture Mapping that allows them to study complex genome interactions.
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A new way to visualise sensory neurons
US researchers have uncovered a novel method using a tool used to visualise ion channels in mechanosensory neurons.
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$6 Million grant issued to Penn Medicine to investigate role of DNA in cardiac cell development
Penn Medicine researchers are interested in how cardiac cells use DNA to establish and maintain their specification.
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Precision oncology aids prospects for biliary tract cancer
A study out of Austria suggests gene changes in those with biliary tract cancer offers new avenues for new precision oncology therapies.
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Nerve regeneration offers hope for blindness and paralysis
US researchers uncover that certain nerve cells that have the capacity to regrow, are necessary for axon regeneration, providing hope for conditions like blindness and paralysis.
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Novel mutation linked to late-onset Alzheimer’s disease
Chinese researchers discover a mutation, referred to as the "Shanghai APP" mutation, which has been linked to late-onset Alzheimer's disease and offers fresh insights into the disease's underlying molecular mechanisms.
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Scientists create first humanised mouse model for rare genetic disease
German researchers have successfully developed mice with a defected human gene responsible for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a rare genetic disease.
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New algorithm can predict diabetic kidney disease
Researchers from US and Hong Kong have found that a simple blood sample may help doctors catch kidney disease earlier in type 2 diabetes patients
