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Scientists discover the cause of Congenital Hyperinsulinism
A research team at the University of Exeter have found that the unexplored genomic control regions yield the key to finding causes of Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
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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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Monkeypox mutations cause virus to spread rapidly, evade drugs and vaccines
Researchers show how monkeypox mutations cause virus to replicate, spread faster.
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Pre-clinical model of appendiceal cancer developed
Researchers from the University of California have developed the first pre-clinical model of appendiceal cancer, containing all elements of the tumour.
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Researchers find that reduction in protein synthesis could lead to Feingold syndrome
The researchers used a zebrafish model to test mutations in Mycn, a gene which causes Feingold syndrome.
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Study offers new insights into genetic mutations in ASD
The study’s findings have important implications for better understanding the neurological basis for ASD and developing effective therapies for patients.
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Developing novel genome editing tools
In this Q&A, Dr Stephen Jones from Vilnius University Life Sciences Center discusses his work on the recent developments in genome editing tools at the university.
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3D map reveals DNA organisation within human retina cells
Scientists shed light on how genetic architecture in human retina cells determine gene expression, tissue-specific function, and disease phenotype in blinding diseases.
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How neurons stimulate the brain’s microglia
A new MIT study highlights ailing neurons may activate an inflammatory response from the brain’s microglia immune cells.
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New mitochondrial disease identified in identical twins
Unlike other mitochondrial diseases, a newly discovered form leads to hyperactive mitochondria, causing patients to have low body weight despite excessive food intake.
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Novel Zika vaccine shows promise in animal models
A potential Zika virus vaccine, developed by deleting part of the Zika genome that codes for the viral shell, was effective and safe in mice.
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Improved AAV could cross blood-brain barrier and deliver gene therapies to CNS
A newly developed AAV has shown promise at delivering gene therapies to the brain in mice and non-human primates.
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Researchers develop NPHP5 gene therapy for rare ciliopathy
The researchers found that augmenting NPHP5 gene rescues cilia defects in light-sensing cells derived from ciliopathy patients.
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Next-generation CRISPR technologies for treating human diseases
Genome editing technologies could accelerate the translation of genetic advances into new therapeutics. Here, Dr Pushpanathan Muthuirulan, Research Associate at Harvard University, explores the potential of CRISPR to treat and cure genetic conditions.
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Genomic studies could impact pneumococcal disease vaccine design
A recent genomic surveillance study has demonstrated the value of genomics to inform vaccine design and highlight the challenge posted by shapeshifting bacteria.