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New directions found in understanding, fighting glaucoma
Two distinctive handfuls of short molecules that regulate gene expression have been found in the eye fluid of patients with two distinct types of vision degenerating glaucoma.
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Genomics
Genomics is the branch of molecular biology concerned with the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes.
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New analytical method provides an insight into additional chromosomes
A new technique promises to identify additional chromosomes involved in carcinogenesis.
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Five genetic changes linked to pancreatic cancer risk
Researchers have discovered changes to five new regions in the human genome that may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer...
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STEEL gene senses inadequate blood flow in microscopic blood vessels
A new study has found that a newly discovered gene helps grow blood vessels when it senses inadequate blood flow to tissues...
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VILPs stimulate human cells to produce insulin-like hormones
In an unexpected finding, scientists have identified four viruses that can produce insulin-like hormones that are active on human cells...
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MeXis gene may protect against heart disease
Scientists have identified a gene that may play a protective role in preventing heart disease...
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Novel classification can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat cancer
A novel approach to studying cancer has enabled researchers to group about 10,000 human cancers of 32 different types into 10 classes based on the molecular pathways that drive tumour growth.
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Genomic sequencing augments diagnosis and treatment of lymphoid cancer
New assay may allow screening for 'actionable' gene mutations in routinely acquired archival biopsies...
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Harnessing the power of genomic sequencing augments diagnosis and treatment of lymphoid cancer
A new study has established that hybrid-capture sequencing is the method of choice for sequencing “actionable” gene mutations across the most common forms of lymphoid cancer.
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SMi’s 9th annual RNA Therapeutics conference will take place in just 2 weeks!
Presenting issues and real-life examples within the RNA space, SMi welcome insights and discussions into new technologies for single-stranded RNA, epigenetics to develop first-in class drugs in oncology, patenting RNA Therapeutics and exploring the latest developments in delivery systems, including Exosomes and Nanocomplexes. Read on for your exclusive discount to…
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OTUD7A gene identified as key player in 15q13.3 microdeletion syndrome
Researchers have identified in a mouse model OTUD7A as the gene that accounts for many characteristics of 15q13.3 microdeletion syndrome...
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Study uncovers therapeutic targets for aggressive triple-negative breast cancers
New findings have made inroads into a strategy to identify TNBC tumours at risk for metastasis...
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Gene manipulation holds the key to personalised medicine
Researchers propose a novel approach to manipulate genes that may hold the key to the future of personalised medicine...
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Scientists uncover the secret to how piRNAs defend the genome
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered the mechanism by which small RNA molecules (piRNAs) locate and silence foreign invading genes, whilst avoiding ‘self’ genes.
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Scientists discover new epigenetic cause of cblC that shifts rare disease paradigm
Researchers in France and Canada have discovered an epigenetic alteration of a vitamin B12 gene – MMACHC – that has significant implications for our understanding of cblC and other rare diseases.