COVID causes mitochondrial dysfunction in multiple organs
11 September, 2023The genes of the mitochondria, the energy producers of our cells, can be negatively impacted by SARS-CoV-2, leading to dysfunction in multiple organs beyond the lungs.
Why do tans appear only after we've left the beach?
01 September, 2023The mechanism that repairs our skin cells' DNA takes precedence over all other systems in the cell, temporarily inhibiting the pigmentation mechanism.
Genetic risk factors found for long COVID
16 August, 2023Computational biology company PrecisionLife has identified 73 genes that are highly associated with severe and fatigue-dominant forms of long COVID.
In vivo gene editing model developed for blood disorders
07 August, 2023Researchers developed a proof-of-concept model for delivering gene editing tools to treat blood disorders, allowing for the modification of diseased blood cells directly within the body.
National genomics initiative offers hope to cancer patients
03 August, 2023The PrOSPeCT program will give 23,000 cancer patients free access to genomic profiling and matching to the best advanced precision treatments available locally, including early-stage clinical trials.
p38 protein inhibitor could help treat heart damage
28 July, 2023The p38 protein regulates a wide variety of cellular functions and is related to diseases such as chronic inflammation, immunological disorders and cancer.
Scientists find an array of protein folds unexplored in nature
19 July, 2023Researchers have unveiled an astounding array of unexplored protein folds, expanding our understanding and uncovering the depth of the protein universe.
MGI promises to take genomics to the next level at XXIIIrd International Congress of Genetics
17 July, 2023MGI promised to take genomics to the next level with its extensive product portfolio and one-stop-shop solutions at the XXIIIrd International Congress of Genetics.
Precise DNA sequencing method may lead to easier testing
11 July, 2023Researchers have invented a new way to map specific DNA markings called 5-methylcytosine (5mC), which regulate gene expression and have key roles in health and disease.
Rare genetic syndrome identified in children
23 June, 2023A research team has identified a new rare genetic syndrome that causes intellectual disability and differences of sex development (DSD) in children.
Prime editing could treat sickle cell disease
03 May, 2023A programmable gene editing technology called prime editing can correct the mutation that causes sickle cell disease, in a potentially curative approach.
Stem cell approach to restoring vision
28 April, 2023A preclinical study using stem cells to produce progenitor photoreceptor cells and then transplanting these into experimental models of damaged retinas has resulted in significant vision recovery.
Reducing the mutation problem in gene therapy
19 April, 2023Researchers have developed an optimised genome-editing method that reduces mutations, opening the door to more effective treatment of genetic diseases.
Loss of Menin helps drive the aging process, researchers find
03 April, 2023Researchers speculate that Menin may be the key protein connecting the genetic, inflammatory and metabolic factors of aging.
How bacteria-killing viruses deceive their hosts
31 March, 2023Bacteriophages deploy a sneaky tactic when targeting their hosts: they use a standard genetic code when invading bacteria, then switch to an alternate code at later stages of infection.
