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Genomics is the branch of molecular biology concerned with the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes.

Drug Target Review – Issue 2 2022

14 June 2022 | By Drug Target Review

In this issue are articles focusing on a novel stem cell therapy for hearing loss, how a non-linear chiroptical effect could aid drug discovery and the advantages of cryo-electron tomography for imaging research. Also included are pieces on gene therapy, spheroids and genomics.

types 1 Diabetes. text on white paper in notebook near stethoscope

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New insights into how genetic factors affect body’s immune response in type 1 diabetes

9 June 2022 | By Ria Kakkad (Drug Target Review)

The new study highlights 11 genes which could be considered as potential candidates for novel therapeutics for type 1 diabetes.

Improving Huntington’s disease drug discovery with new reproducible disease models

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Improving Huntington’s disease drug discovery with new reproducible disease models

27 May 2022 | By bit.bio

This webinar explores how a new generation of reproducible and scalable human cell models are being utilised for drug discovery in Huntington’s disease.

person is suffering from a headache against a dark backgroun

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Genetic study identifies promising therapeutic targets for migraines

16 May 2022 | By Ria Kakkad (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have found blood proteins that cause migraines and have a shared link with Alzheimer’s disease that could potentially be prevented by repurposing existing therapeutics.

Leveraging the E3scanTM technology platform for next-generation targeted protein degradation

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Leveraging the E3scan^TM technology platform for next-generation targeted protein degradation

6 May 2022 | By Eurofins Discovery

Watch our free on-demand webinar to learn how to accelerate screening and Structure Activity Relationship (SAR) analysis in the targeted protein degradation (TPD) drug discovery field.

Big genomic data visualization. DNA test, genome map.

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Integrating genomic data from different ancestries reduces bias in predicting disease risk

6 May 2022 | By Ria Kakkad (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have developed a promising new tool that accurately uses genomic data to predict disease risk across diverse populations.

Genome map/genomic studies illustration on blue background

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Closing the diversity gap in genomics

5 May 2022 | By Ria Kakkad (Drug Target Review)

In this article, Drug Target Review’s Ria Kakkad explores the importance of diverse and inclusive samples in genomic studies with Assistant Professor Lindsay Fernández-Rhodes, Pennsylvania State University.

A wooden figure of a woman with a void from which a child fell. The concept of the loss of a child, abortion of pregnancy, miscarriage. mother lost her child

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An epigenetic cause of miscarriages has been identified and cured in mice

29 April 2022 | By Ria Kakkad (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have discovered that failed epigenetic suppression of an X-chromosome gene called Xist leads to miscarriage and developmental abnormalities.

An abnormal amount of degradation of bacterial chromosomal DNA occurs both spontaneously and following exposure to ionizing or ultraviolet (UV) radiation. 3D illustration

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Whole genome sequencing study reveals hidden insights about the causes of cancer

25 April 2022 | By Ria Kakkad (Drug Target Review)

DNA analysis of thousands of tumours has uncovered insights about the causes of cancer, with genetic mutations providing a personal history of the damage and repair processes each patient has been through.

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A revolutionary technique to rejuvenate skin cells

8 April 2022 | By Ria Kakkad (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have developed a new method to rewind the age of skin cells by 30 years without losing their specialised functions.

Image showing Stack of petri dishes with samples of biological cultures

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The growth of cell line development

7 April 2022 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

The rising number of biologics approved for therapeutic use has placed an emphasis on safe and efficient production lines. Here, Drug Target Review’s Editor Victoria Rees considers why biotherapeutic development is likely to prompt significant growth for the cell line market in the next decade.

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Mystery behind odd-shaped blood cancer cells revealed

5 April 2022 | By Ria Kakkad (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have found that the Lamin B1 mutation causes odd-shaped nuclei in blood cancer cells, which may lead to improved care for leukaemia patients.

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A new technique to unravel gene regulation

4 April 2022 | By Ria Kakkad (Drug Target Review)

Researchers at Hubrecht Institute, Netherlands have developed a technique to measure both gene expression and DNA packaging at the same time.

Image showing a scientist editing human genome

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First full sequence of a human genome completed

1 April 2022 | By Ria Kakkad (Drug Target Review)

After two decades, researchers have generated the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome

3D illustration analysis of structure genome

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Novel genome-wide approach to engineer more effective immunotherapy

30 March 2022 | By Ria Kakkad (Drug Target Review)

Scientists have developed a genetic screening platform to identify genes that can enhance immune cells to make them more persistent and increase their ability to eradicate tumour cells.

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