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Scientists create ‘genetic atlas’ of proteins in human blood
Researchers have created the first detailed genetic map of human proteins...
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Genomics
Genomics is the branch of molecular biology concerned with the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes.
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Novel gene in red blood cells may help adult newts regenerate limbs
Japan-US research collaboration has found that red blood cells that express a novel gene may contribute to adult newt limb regeneration.
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Expert view: Discovering neuronal cell types
Target the genes that matter for efficient sequencing and analysis with custom-targeted gene panels.
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APOE4 gene variant linked to Alzheimer’s
A study reveals why people with the APOE4 gene have a higher risk of the disease...
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CRISPR approach could limit toxicity of CAR-T therapy in AML
New study uses CRISPR/Cas9 to make CD33 CAR T cells cancer-specific...
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Drug Target Review – Issue #2 2018
In this issue: the positive impact of genomics on drug discovery, development and deployment, the confluence of biology and technology, and Artificial Intelligence: harnessing the potential to drive progress in drug discovery promises much for phenotypic drug discovery
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RNA-modifying tool corrects genetic diseases
Researchers have developed a small-molecule-based tool that acts on RNA to selectively delete certain gene products...
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Genomic medicine may one day revolutionise cardiovascular care
A new scientific statement summarises the state-of-the-science of genomic medicine...
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Gut microbiome can control anti-tumour immune function in liver
Scientists have found a connection between bacteria in the gut and antitumor immune responses in the liver...
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Researchers in Spain elucidate complete epigenome for leukaemia
A team of researchers in Spain show for the first time the complete epigenome of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, the most common type of leukaemia.
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Three new genes linked to Alzheimer’s identified
An international research team has identified three new genes linked to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
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Profiling the genome hundreds of variations at a time
A CRISPR-Cas9 high-throughput strategy creates the possibility to rapidly profile and identify genes and DNA sequence variations key to different traits and diseases.
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Cell types underlying schizophrenia identified
Scientists have identified the cell types underlying schizophrenia, the findings offer a roadmap for the development of new therapies to target the condition...
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CHRNA2 receptor proteins may help fat cells burn energy
The same proteins that moderate nicotine dependence in the brain may be involved in regulating metabolism by acting directly on certain types of fat cells...
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Macrophages support mammary stem cells via chemical signalling
An international team of scientists has discovered that one of the biggest hitters in the immune system, macrophages, provide a cradle for mammary stem cells...
