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Experimental mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy developed
Researchers have created an accurate mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), showing that TGFβ is a potential target for the condition.
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Genomics is the branch of molecular biology concerned with the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes.
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TAp63, miRNAs and AURKA: novel cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma drug targets
The TAp63 tumour suppressor protein, two micro RNAs (miRNAs) and the AURKA gene can all suppress cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cuSCC) development, find researchers.
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Genetic deletion permanently prevented type 1 diabetes development in mice
Researchers observed that deleting the IRE1-alpha gene caused beta cells to de-differentiate and then re-differentiate in mice, preventing immune system auto-activation.
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Petabytes of data – how informatics is transforming precision medicine
Advances in informatics have afforded researchers the ability to extrapolate petabytes of human genomics data and translate it into biologically relevant information. However, further translating this information into knowledge can prove challenging. Slavé Petrovski, Vice President and Head of Genome Analytics and Bioinformatics for AstraZeneca’s Centre for Genomics Research, spoke…
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Using CRISPR-Cas9 to identify new gene drug targets
Researchers have used CRISPR-Cas9 to screen the genome for possible targets that could be used in potential treatments for muscular dystrophy.
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CRISPR discovery could be used to combat multi-drug resistant bacteria
A study has shown that plasmids use type IV CRISPR-Cas against competing plasmids, leading the researchers to suggest the method as a novel way to tackle multi-drug resistant bacteria.
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Genomic assays: on the brink of revolutionising human healthcare
Detailed knowledge of the human genome can provide us with extensive information about the causes of disease and how patients will respond to treatments. In this article, Pushpanathan Muthuirulan explores the concept of genetic testing and the potential for pharmacogenomic testing to transform healthcare.
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UK Consortium to monitor spread and behaviour of coronavirus
The UK government has invested £20 million into the COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium, which will use whole genome sequencing to inform infection control measures and therapeutic developments.
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Assays In-Depth Focus 2020
Included in this In-Depth Focus are articles on why human tissue models are best for testing nephrotoxicity and how genetic and pharmacogenomic testing can improve healthcare options.
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Drug Target Review – Issue 1 2020
This issue includes a spotlight on how genomic assays could revolutionise healthcare, a discussion on how lab automation can improve drug discovery and an analysis of whether antibodies can provide an effective coronavirus treatment. Other article topics in this issue include immuno-oncology and artificial intelligence.
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Gene therapy could cure Danon disease, life-threatening genetic condition
Researchers have shown a gene therapy to correct the genetic mutation that causes Danon disease is successful in pre-clinical trials.
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CRISPR development enables simultaneous gene editing
Using a combination of Cas9 and Cas12a, Canadian researchers have enabled CRISPR methods to edit multiple genes at the same time.
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Safer and more affordable medicine for all? How pharmacogenomics may level the playing field
Dr Mike Tocci discusses how pharmacogenomics can revolutionise medical research and improve the efficacy and quality of drugs.
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Copper ions could be key to blocking cancer metastasis
Researchers have identified that copper ions and their protein transporters, such as Atox1, are key to cancer cell movement and could be targeted by therapies.
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Muscle cell atlas developed to aid muscular disease and injury research
Researchers have created a new technical resource atlas which maps the 15 distinct cell types involved in muscle repair for disease and therapy research.