UCLA researchers correct genetic mutation that causes IPEX, a life-threatening autoimmune syndrome
Credit: UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center UCLA researchers led by Dr. Donald Kohn have created a method for modifying ...
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Researchers map previously unknown disease in children
Professor Bente Vilsen from Aarhus University, Denmark, and her research group have mapped out a newly discovered serious disease which ...
Giving Cas9 an 'on' switch for better control of CRISPR gene editing
New CRISPR-Cas9 variants respond to viral and cellular proteasesCredit: UC Berkeley CRISPR-Cas9 is a revolutionary tool in part because of ...
New biomarker links cancer progression to genome instability
High level of specific protein in tumors indicates prognosis as well as optimal treatments, Tel Aviv University researchers say Our ...
Danish malaria vaccine passes test in humans
For many years, a team of researchers at the University of Copenhagen have been focussing on developing a vaccine that ...
Novel biomarker appears predictive of outcome in patients with HPV-related head and neck cancers
Gene signature may allow clinicians to better stratify patients and reduce treatment intensity to lower side effectsCredit: MD Anderson Cancer ...
IDIBELL researchers identify a new leukodystrophy in children and its potential cure
The gene that causes the disease is called DEGS1 and its defect may be counteracted with fingolimod, a drug currently ...
CNIO researchers confirm links between aggressive prostate cancer and hereditary breast cancer
Credit: CNIO Aggressive prostate cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in men, is associated with BRCA2 mutations, ...
NorthShore University HealthSystem and Color unlock the power of genomics in routine care
Credit: NorthShore (Evanston, IL) - January 9, 2019 - NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) and Color today announced a groundbreaking partnership ...
Fighting another virus? Blame your parents
Genetics may play a bigger role in the body's disease-fighting ability than scientists previously thought, according to the results from ...
Salk scientist Saket Navlakha receives CAREER Award from NSF
Credit: Salk Institute LA JOLLA--(January 8, 2019) Salk scientist Saket Navlakha has received a CAREER award from the National Science ...
Researchers overcome hurdle in CRISPR gene editing for muscular dystrophy
Increasing 'flags' in CRISPR extends effectiveness of treatment in miceCredit: Justin Kelley/MU Health The gene editing technique known as CRISPR ...
Mosquito-specific protein may lead to safer insecticides
A protein required for development of mosquito eggs may provide a mosquito-selective target for insecticide development, according to a new ...
Researchers uncover new mechanism of gene regulation involved in tumor progression
Ready, set, go for crossing the barrier for transcription!Credit: CRG, Iris Joval Genes contain all the information needed for the ...
Scientists provide new insight on how gene expression is controlled
New research on transcriptional pausing, which helps control gene expression in cells, will aid our understanding of the enzyme RNA ...
Case Western Reserve's John Tilton, MD, secures 4th Falk Catalyst Award
Funding to support development of new gene therapy delivery systemCredit: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine John "Chip" Tilton, ...
New CRISPR-based technology developed to control pests with precision-guided genetics
CRISPR-based method sterilizes male insects for population suppression of agricultural pests and disease-carrying mosquitoesCredit: Nikolay Kandul, Akbari Lab, UC San ...
Salk team reveals clues into early development of autism spectrum disorder
Neurons from people with autism exhibit different patterns of growth and develop at a faster rateCredit: Salk Institute LA JOLLA--(January ...
PAC1R mutation may be linked to severity of social deficits in autism
Credit: Children's National Health System A mutation of the gene PAC1R may be linked to the severity of social deficits ...
Scientists developed new mouse model of Hirschsprung's disease
About one in every 5,000 babies is born without enteric neurons in distal colon resulting in Hirschsprung's disease. Because of ...