Gene editing on demand: fast, precise and activated by light
13 July, 2020Scientists say they have successfully used light as a trigger to make precise cuts in genomic material rapidly, using a molecular scalpel known as CRISPR.
Newly discovered genetic mutations linked to autism
29 June, 2020Scientists have identified mutations in a gene called CNOT1 that affect brain development and impair memory and learning.
Mosquitoes engineered to resist the malaria parasite
10 June, 2020Anopheles mosquitoes that have been genetically engineered with multiple antimalaria molecules are strongly resistant to the parasite that causes malaria.
Scientists discover a gene for staying thin
04 June, 2020We all know those people who can eat what they want but do not appear to gain weight, leading scientists to look for genes linked to thinness.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Ion AmpliSeq SARS-CoV-2 Research Panel
08 May, 2020Thermo Fisher Scientific has optimised its Ion AmpliSeq SARS-CoV-2 Research Panel, previously designed to run on the Ion GeneStudio S5 System, for the Ion Torrent Genexus System. The panel is useful for laboratories that intend to sequence SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus samples.
Increased understanding of genetic risk of melanoma
07 May, 2020A global collaboration of scientists has more than doubled the known number of regions on the human genome that influence the risk of developing melanoma.
Tecan DreamPrep automation solutions for coronavirus research and detection
01 May, 2020Tecan's DreamPrep solutions provide ready-to-go workflows for nucleic acid extraction and NGS library prep, helping to boost the productivity of labs investigating the SARS-CoV-2 virus — the causative agent of COVID-19.
Restarting cell division helps the heart to heal itself
27 April, 2020Scientists have discovered a protein that works with others during development to put the brakes on cell division in the heart.
Older paternal age linked to neurodevelopmental disorders
22 April, 2020The older the father, the increased risk a child has of developing disorders such as autism, ADHD and other learning disabilities.
Blocking iron supply could prevent tuberculosis
03 April, 2020All living organisms, including pathogens, need iron to survive. Now, researchers have detailed the structure of the protein responsible for transporting iron to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Nicotine addiction gene found
01 April, 2020By studying genetically altered zebrafish, scientists have managed to pinpoint a human gene involved in nicotine addiction and also discover the ways in which it may act.
Protein protects intestine against cancer
24 March, 2020Researchers have found that the cell death-regulating protein MCL1 is essential in protecting the intestine against cancer development, independent of bacterial-driven inflammation.
Coronavirus protein mapped by scientists
09 March, 2020Researchers have created a 3D atomic-scale map of the part of the novel coronavirus that attaches to and infects human cells, known as the spike (S) protein.
McMaster develops tool for coronavirus battle
03 March, 2020 by Tina Depko, Health SciencesResearchers have developed a tool to share with the international health sciences community which can help determine how the virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading and whether it is evolving.
Gene therapy improves vision in blind mice
13 February, 2020Researchers can target a specific defective gene, cut it out and glue in a healthy replacement. In blind mice, this approach rescued approximately 10% of photoreceptors.
