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New study shows insight into how cells maintain their identity
A new study shows the ways in which epigenetic mechanisms control the activity of genes and may have an impact on the future treatment of certain cancers.
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Hitting the target – utilising recombinant antibodies for viral research
Having worked in antibody research for over 20 years, Gary McLean has seen how the industry has progressed and understands the potential that antibodies have in the future of medicine. Nikki Withers hears how the focus has shifted from discovery to genetic sequence manipulation and how this can be applied…
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Largest genome sequencing project launched in UK
The UK Biobank, the world’s largest genetics project, will sequence 500,000 genetic samples, which will be available to researchers everywhere.
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Protein vital for breast cancer metastasis discovered
A research team have identified a protein that binds breast cancer cells together, allowing them to metastasise, which could be significant in the development of cancer therapies.
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Genomics In-Depth Focus 2019
In this In-Depth Focus are articles on how genomics could revolutionise clinical treatment and an insight into the promise and pitfalls of using CRISPR.
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Molecule discovered that regulates development of tumours
Researchers discover that a non-coding region of the genome originates a key molecule for the proliferation of cancerous tumours.
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Uncharted area of genome mapped by advanced imaging
Researchers have mapped a previously uncharted region of the human genome which could lead to tests for certain conditions in the future.
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Uniting humans and data: the role of AI in genomics
AI has applications in many areas of research, including genomics. Slavé Petrovski of AstraZeneca reveals how AI is used in the study of the human genome and how it may evolve in the future.
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Study of TP53 mutations shows insight into the gene’s function
New study sheds light on how the TP53 gene becomes mutated and how those mutations can help predict clinical outlooks for cancer.
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Screening identifies gene which protects cells from Zika virus
Researchers used screening to discover genes that protect the body against the Zika virus, which could inform potential therapies against the virus.
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Strep A vaccine target identified for global use
Researchers use high-throughput DNA sequencing technology to identify a potential vaccine target for Strep A.
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Key gene targeting could lead to treatment for Down syndrome
Researchers use stem cell-based disease models to pinpoint gene linked to impaired memory in Down syndrome.
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Tissue-damaging protein channel identified
Researchers have discovered an acid-activated protein which could stop damage to tissues as a result of stroke and other health issues.
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New technique enables detailed genetic analysis of cancer cells
A new way to cleanly separate out cancer cells from a blood sample will enable comprehensive genetic profiling of the cancer cells.
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Scientists home in on microRNA processing for cancer therapies
Research on the mda-7/IL-24 gene has shown that it helps to suppress a majority of cancer types, and now scientists are focusing on how the gene drives this process by influencing microRNAs...
