Bioinformatics techniques uncover hidden prevalence of repeat expansion disorders

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London is signaling a new era for genetic sequencing and testing. In the

Updated on: October 09,2024

Bioinformatics techniques uncover hidden prevalence of repeat expansion disorders

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London is signaling a new era for genetic sequencing and testing. In the

Updated on:October 09,2024

Study uncovers the role of polygenic risk scores in hypertension management

by Anna Jones,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsPhysician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have ne

Updated on: October 09,2024

Study uncovers the role of polygenic risk scores in hypertension management

by Anna Jones,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsPhysician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have ne

Updated on:October 09,2024

Lockdown impacted women's ability to give birth due to increased age, research finds

by University of the West of EnglandCredit: CC0 Public DomainPausing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment during lockdown will have a significant impact on women's ability to give birth, gi

Updated on: June 04,2024

Lockdown impacted women's ability to give birth due to increased age, research finds

by University of the West of EnglandCredit: CC0 Public DomainPausing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment during lockdown will have a significant impact on women's ability to give birth, gi

Updated on:June 04,2024

Plastic chemical phthalate causes DNA breakage and chromosome defects in sex cells, new study finds

byPublic Library of ScienceBBP exposure causes chromosome organization defects in the female germline. Carnoy's fixed and DAPI-stained images of gonads at the pachytene stage following expos

Updated on: October 31,2024

Plastic chemical phthalate causes DNA breakage and chromosome defects in sex cells, new study finds

byPublic Library of ScienceBBP exposure causes chromosome organization defects in the female germline. Carnoy's fixed and DAPI-stained images of gonads at the pachytene stage following expos

Updated on:October 31,2024

Genome sequencing developed to trace COVID now protects babies in intensive care from infectious diseases

by Rhys Thomas White, David Winter nd Suzanne Manning,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnyone who has spent time inside a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) knows it's inte

Updated on: October 31,2024

Genome sequencing developed to trace COVID now protects babies in intensive care from infectious diseases

by Rhys Thomas White, David Winter nd Suzanne Manning,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnyone who has spent time inside a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) knows it's inte

Updated on:October 31,2024

Largest-ever exome study offers blueprint for biomedical breakthroughs

byMayo ClinicCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsMayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine has achieved a significant milestone with its Tapestry study, generating the clinic's larges

Updated on: December 11,2024

Largest-ever exome study offers blueprint for biomedical breakthroughs

byMayo ClinicCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsMayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine has achieved a significant milestone with its Tapestry study, generating the clinic's larges

Updated on:December 11,2024

World first discoveries allow researchers to accurately diagnose prenatal exposure syndromes and birth disorders

byLawson Health Research InstituteBlood testing using technology called EpiSign. Credit: London Health Sciences CentreResearchers at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and Lawson Health Resear

Updated on: August 08,2024

World first discoveries allow researchers to accurately diagnose prenatal exposure syndromes and birth disorders

byLawson Health Research InstituteBlood testing using technology called EpiSign. Credit: London Health Sciences CentreResearchers at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and Lawson Health Resear

Updated on:August 08,2024

New AI tool predicts protein-protein interaction mutations in hundreds of diseases

byCleveland ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists from Cleveland Clinic and Cornell University have designed a publicly-available software and web database to break down barriers to identify

Updated on: October 31,2024

New AI tool predicts protein-protein interaction mutations in hundreds of diseases

byCleveland ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists from Cleveland Clinic and Cornell University have designed a publicly-available software and web database to break down barriers to identify

Updated on:October 31,2024

Genetic testing moving into the mainstream, study finds

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenetic testing, which has expanded in recent years with advances in technology and the development of consumer products, is on a pa

Updated on: January 08,2025

Genetic testing moving into the mainstream, study finds

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenetic testing, which has expanded in recent years with advances in technology and the development of consumer products, is on a pa

Updated on:January 08,2025

How the interaction of two 'epigenetic guardians' protects neuronal identity

Updated on: September 18,2025

How the interaction of two 'epigenetic guardians' protects neuronal identity

Updated on:September 18,2025

Boosting autophagy in eggs may reduce DNA damage and reproductive complications

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriSchematic model summarizing the impact of DNA double-strand breaks on oocyte meiosis I and the role of autophagy in DNA damage repair. Credit:Natur

Updated on: February 19,2025

Boosting autophagy in eggs may reduce DNA damage and reproductive complications

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriSchematic model summarizing the impact of DNA double-strand breaks on oocyte meiosis I and the role of autophagy in DNA damage repair. Credit:Natur

Updated on:February 19,2025

Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

byKing's College LondonRetrotranscriptome-wide association studies of neurodegenerative diseases. Credit:Brain, Behavior, and Immunity(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2024.10.020New re

Updated on: October 31,2024

Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

byKing's College LondonRetrotranscriptome-wide association studies of neurodegenerative diseases. Credit:Brain, Behavior, and Immunity(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2024.10.020New re

Updated on:October 31,2024