Cell-mapping project to uncover genetic fingerprints of disease
22 May, 2024The $27m project will see researchers map 50 million human cells from 10,000 people to identify unique genomic fingerprints of autoimmune diseases, heart diseases and cancer.
Fast growth during puberty linked to long-term health conditions
20 May, 2024Being taller at early puberty and experiencing quicker pubertal growth were associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation — an irregular and abnormally fast heart rate.
Gene editing could make quolls resistant to cane toad toxin
14 May, 2024Scientists from Colossal Biosciences and The University of Melbourne have introduced genetic resistance against the cane toad toxin into marsupial cells.
Genetic cause found for rare neurological disease
09 May, 2024The progressive neurological disease known as spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4) is a rare movement disorder with no known cure and, until recently, no known cause.
OGT SureSeq Myeloid Fusion Panel
07 May, 2024The RNA-based SureSeq Myeloid Fusion Panel is a next-generation sequencing (NGS) tool for identifying key fusion genes implicated in acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
Researchers find the 'switch' that deactivates brown fat
06 May, 2024Researchers have found a protein that is responsible for turning off brown fat activity, in a breakthrough which could help to address obesity and related health problems.
Personality influences the expression of our genes
18 April, 2024An international research team has used artificial intelligence to show that our personalities alter the expression of our genes, and thus affect our health and wellbeing.
Gene discovery offers hope for new kidney disease treatments
15 April, 2024Researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in regulating energy supply to cells that drive kidney failure.
Inhibiting MERTK gene treats fibrosis in multiple organs
08 April, 2024New research confirms the role of MERTK in multiple organ fibrosis and could lead to the development of much-needed anti-fibrotic treatments.
A novel technique for creating human artificial chromosomes
02 April, 2024The new method allows human artificial chromosomes to be crafted quickly and precisely, which will speed up the rate at which DNA research can be done.
New England Biolabs NEBNext Enzymatic 5hmC-seq kit
01 April, 2024NEBNext Enzymatic 5hmC-seq empowers researchers with the ability to unravel the complexities of epigenetic regulation, particularly the role of 5hmC in various biological processes and diseases.
Microgravity causes changes in gene expression rhythms
29 March, 2024Astronauts exposed to microgravity experience changes to physiology, including immune suppression, increased inflammation, and reduced muscle mass and bone density.
CRISPR-Cas gene editing eliminates HIV in lab
21 March, 2024Scientists deployed CRISPR-Cas molecular scissors and two gRNAs against 'conserved' HIV sequences, and achieved cure of HIV-infected T cells.
Protein biomarkers help predict dementia 15 years in advance
15 February, 2024 by Lauren DavisA new study adds to the growing body of evidence that measuring levels of certain proteins in the blood of healthy people could accurately predict dementia.
Seer Proteograph automated platform for proteomic studies
07 February, 2024Seer has released what it describes as the first and only automated platform for proteomic studies that enables sampling across the entire plasma proteome's wide dynamic range.
