Genomics

Study uncovers key processes behind MYC cancer gene

26 August 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have discovered that MYC cancers use the cell’s machinery to make lipids and identified a lipid signature, which could be exploited in the development of new therapies.

Study identifies novel measles drug target

23 August 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the viral genome for measles, which could serve as a druggable target.

Genes responsible for gender differences in tumours identified

19 August 2019 | By Rachael Harper (Drug Target Review)

A new study has identified possible regulators that determine differences in cancer tumours between genders.

Genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk have been identified

15 August 2019 | By Nic Losardo (Drug Target Review)

Two genes that influence risk Alzheimer's disease could provide scientists with new targets for delaying the onset of the condition's symptoms.

No-cut CRISPR could be used to treat muscular dystrophy

29 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have successfully used a no-cut CRISPR gene editing technique as a therapy for muscular dystrophy in mice models.

Study discovers key process in the cause of cell aging

26 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have identified a key process behind senescence, or why cells age, which could be used to improve treatments for cancer.

Scientists control living cells using artificial protein switch

24 July 2019 | By Drug Target Review

Scientists have created the first completely artificial protein switch that can be ‘programmed’ to modify gene expression.

Novel nanoparticles improve CRISPR gene editing

15 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

A study has used new synthetic lipids to deliver CRISPR gene editing tools into cells with up to 90 percent efficiency.

CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing imaged for first time

9 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have generated images of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing for the first time, enabling improvement of the technique.

Researchers develop directed evolution technique

8 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

New method for directed evolution could improve gene therapies and generic drug development.

Next generation molecular medicine: unlocking big data for precision oncology and infectious disease

8 July 2019 | By BASEL Life Science

Join the international [BC]2 conference and EMBO meeting at BASEL LIFE from 9–12 September: a unique opportunity for today’s scientists to get insights and share the latest discoveries, resources and approaches to make sense of genomic and health-related “big data” for molecular medicine – from precision oncology to infectious diseases.

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Potential cure for HIV revealed through combined therapies

3 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

A new study has used combined therapies to eliminate HIV from mice models, providing potential future cures.

Video: Ethical and regulatory use of biospecimens in the EU

1 July 2019 | By BioIVT

Unique considerations surrounding the bureaucracy and oversight in the use of human biospecimens in the European Union.

Video: Multiplex IHC and digital analysis for immuno-oncology

1 July 2019 | By BioIVT

High content data derived for complex immuno-oncology research facilitates a deeper understanding of the tissue microenvironment.