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Review sheds light on the emergence and detection of antibiotic resistance in bioaerosols

Bioaerosols, or airborne biological particles containing viruses, fungal spores, bacteria, and pollen, play a key role in public health. Antibiotic resistance (AR), caused by antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), could potentially cause global public health crises owing to horizontal gene transfer between same or similar bacterial bioaerosols.

30 Jun 2022

Study uncovers new gene that increases Alzheimer's disease risk in women

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the most common cause of dementia, affecting more than 5.8 million individuals in the U.S. Scientists have discovered some genetic variants that increase the risk for developing Alzheimer's; the most well-known of these for people over the age of 65 is the APOE ε4 allele.

30 Jun 2022

The severity of Omicron BA.4/BA.5 lineages in the South Africa population

Researchers assessed the clinical severity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants.

30 Jun 2022

A fast, highly sensitive, point-of-care RT-LAMP and CRISPR/Cas12a assay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers used isothermal amplification with CRISPR-Cas12a to detect SARS-CoV-2.

30 Jun 2022

HKUMed researchers discover more efficient CRISPR-Cas9 variants for gene therapy applications

A research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong discovered more efficient CRISPR-Cas9 variants that could be useful for gene therapy applications.

30 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro also susceptible to mutations

Researchers assess the activity of all potential mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro.

29 Jun 2022

Existing cancer drug shows promise for treating patients with muscular dystrophy

Researchers at the University of British Columbia's School of Biomedical Engineering have discovered that an existing cancer drug could have potential as a treatment for muscular dystrophy.

29 Jun 2022

Online version of algorithm shows how biases in RNA sequences affect gene expression

A recent publication from researchers at the University of Kentucky explains the importance of identifying and understanding how differences between tissues and cells alter gene expression without changing the underlying genetic code.

29 Jun 2022

NUS researchers discover a new way to interpret unsolved Mendelian diseases

The development of an embryo is a well-orchestrated string of processes, ensuring correct formation and positioning of vital organs of the growing organism.

29 Jun 2022

The distribution and dynamics of microbial populations on surfaces within a clinical microbiology lab during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers evaluated the distribution of microbes on surfaces within a microbiology laboratory.

29 Jun 2022

Study finds SARS-CoV-2 E protein antagonizes BET protein-mediated antiviral responses during infection

Researchers assessed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 envelope protein on the bromodomain and extraterminal domain (BET) proteins.

29 Jun 2022

Complex molecular dance could inform the development of future treatments for fragile X syndrome

Like many neurological diseases, there's a lot we don't understand about fragile X syndrome. But, after studying the disorder for several years, Lynne Maquat's lab knew two important things: the enzyme AKT, which plays a key role in cell growth and survival, and the quality control pathway known as NMD (nonsense-mediated mRNA decay), are both in overdrive in fragile X.

29 Jun 2022

Investigating the prerequisites for developing RNA-based antibiotics

In the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, mRNA-based vaccines have impressively demonstrated their potential. Using this technology, scientists were able to rapidly develop and bring to market vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 that have been extremely effective at protecting millions of people against severe disease progression of COVID-19 or even death.

29 Jun 2022

Study focuses on how telomerase activity affects the regenerative potential of stem cells in human urine

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine researchers who were the first to identify that stem cells in human urine have potential for tissue regenerative effects, continue their investigation into the power of these cells.

28 Jun 2022

Memory B cells can be localized in the lungs, research shows

How can we increase the efficacy of vaccines used to protect against viral respiratory diseases such as influenza and COVID-19? Scientists from Inserm, CNRS and Aix-Marseille Université at the Center of Immunology Marseille-Luminy are opening up new prospects in the field, with the triggering of memory B cells directly in the lungs looking to be a promising avenue.

28 Jun 2022

New study looks at the role of beta cells in triggering autoimmunity

Research into the causes of type 1 diabetes often focuses on the autoimmune response, where the immune system destroys pancreatic islet beta cells that produce insulin.

28 Jun 2022

Potent antibody with a novel neutralization mechanism against SARS-CoV-2 variants

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers in the United States described a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-neutralizing monoclonal antibody (mAb) SP1-77 that broadly neutralized its multiple variants of concern (VOCs).

28 Jun 2022

Duke researchers identify role for key gene in developmental disability syndrome

A single gene that was previously found to be the driving force in a rare syndrome linked to epilepsy, autism and developmental disability has been identified as a linchpin in the formation of healthy neurons.

28 Jun 2022

Scientists discover how to prevent T cell exhaustion to maintain the fight against cancer

When faced with a formidable foe for months on end, the immune system's T cells begin to tire. Whether fighting a cancer or a chronic infection, they become less effective over time, a phenomenon dubbed "T cell exhaustion" by scientists.

28 Jun 2022

New $5.3 million NIH grant will support researchers into understanding lung cancer recurrence

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are leading a national study aimed at identifying patients with early-stage lung cancer who are at high risk of having the cancer return, even after surgery and chemotherapy appear to have eliminated their tumors.

28 Jun 2022

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Latest Gene News and Research

Review sheds light on the emergence and detection of antibiotic resistance in bioaerosols

Study uncovers new gene that increases Alzheimer's disease risk in women

The severity of Omicron BA.4/BA.5 lineages in the South Africa population

A fast, highly sensitive, point-of-care RT-LAMP and CRISPR/Cas12a assay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2

HKUMed researchers discover more efficient CRISPR-Cas9 variants for gene therapy applications

SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro also susceptible to mutations

Existing cancer drug shows promise for treating patients with muscular dystrophy

Online version of algorithm shows how biases in RNA sequences affect gene expression

NUS researchers discover a new way to interpret unsolved Mendelian diseases

The distribution and dynamics of microbial populations on surfaces within a clinical microbiology lab during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study finds SARS-CoV-2 E protein antagonizes BET protein-mediated antiviral responses during infection

Complex molecular dance could inform the development of future treatments for fragile X syndrome

Investigating the prerequisites for developing RNA-based antibiotics

Study focuses on how telomerase activity affects the regenerative potential of stem cells in human urine

Memory B cells can be localized in the lungs, research shows

New study looks at the role of beta cells in triggering autoimmunity

Potent antibody with a novel neutralization mechanism against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Duke researchers identify role for key gene in developmental disability syndrome

Scientists discover how to prevent T cell exhaustion to maintain the fight against cancer

New $5.3 million NIH grant will support researchers into understanding lung cancer recurrence

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