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The duration of the infectious stage of individuals infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers demonstrated clinical features and infectivity of the currently dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern Omicron, compared to Delta, the previously dominant VOC.

3 Oct 2022

Universal vaccine advancement through AI and recombinant technology

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Amy Sheng and Dr. Lurong Pan about how AI computing can be used in combination with high throughput production and screening to enhance the development process for potential universal vaccines.

From Sino Biological Inc. 3 Oct 2022

Structural analysis of monkeypox virus to guide the development of broad antiviral agents

In a new study, researchers explored the crystalline structure of the monkeypox (MPX) virus (MPXV) and the complex of VP39, a 2′-O-RNA methyltransferase (MTase) and sinefungin, a pan-MTase inhibitor.

30 Sep 2022

High-resolution pangenome dataset provides genetic insights into domestic and wild silkworm

BGI Genomics, in collaboration with Southwest University, the State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, and other partners, has constructed a high-resolution pangenome dataset representing almost the entire genomic content in a silkworm.

30 Sep 2022

New algorithm may help predict the risk of Alzheimer's dementia

When people participate in studies of aging, they often want to know what their individual risks of developing dementia from Alzheimer's disease are. Washington University researchers have developed an algorithm that can help provide them with information about what their risks may be.

30 Sep 2022

What is the efficacy of curcumin as a photosensitizer, prophylactic and therapeutic agent against SARS-CoV-2?

In a new study, researchers investigated the efficacy of curcumin as a blue light photosensitizing agent for photodynamic therapy (PDT), as a prophylactic agent, and as a therapeutic agent against SARS-CoV-2.

30 Sep 2022

DNA metagenomic analyses of clinical samples from Monkeypox virus-infected individuals

Researchers analyzed genomic sequences of MPXV obtained from 18 patients who contracted MPXV infection between June and July 2022.

30 Sep 2022

Study reveals the role of autophagy in competitive elimination of cancer cells

Elimination of transformed cells that can initiate cancer is necessary to maintain tissue integrity. In a new study, scientists from Tokyo University of Science show how this mechanism is regulated by the cellular process “autophagy.”

30 Sep 2022

Pluripotent bat stem cells as a model to study novel viruses

Researchers generate induced pluripotent stem cells from bats using to establish bats as a novel in vivo model study species.

29 Sep 2022

“Mystery gene” matures a main component of the cell skeleton

"I'm a professional pin-in-a-haystack seeker," geneticist Thijn Brummelkamp responds when asked why he excels at tracking down proteins and genes that other people did not find, despite the fact that some have managed to remain elusive for as long as forty years.

29 Sep 2022

Researchers discover how cancer cells can turn off the immune system to help tumors grow

When cancer arises in the body, it starts with tumor cells that rapidly grow and divide and eventually spread.

29 Sep 2022

Mouse model reveals link between GABA receptors and sleepiness in people with myotonic dystrophy

People with the inherited disorder myotonic dystrophy (DM) often experience excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue, as well as altered responses to anesthetics that can put them at risk for complications when hospitalized.

29 Sep 2022

CAR T-cell therapy produces impressive results in first clinical trial in patients with multiple myeloma

A therapy made of immune system T cells engineered to target a somewhat enigmatic cell protein called GPRC5D antigen produced impressive results in its first clinical trial in patients with multiple myeloma, researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center report in a new study published today by the New England Journal of Medicine.

29 Sep 2022

PerkinElmer unveils industry-first cell analysis solution to streamline cell and gene therapy research and manufacturing

PerkinElmer, Inc., (NYSE: PKI), a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today launched the Cellaca® PLX Image Cytometry System, a first-of-its-kind benchtop platform that enables researchers to assess multiple Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) of cell samples in a single automated workflow, including cell identity, quality and quantity.

From Revvity 29 Sep 2022

Astrea Bioseparations introduces Nereus LentiHERO, a fit-for-purpose solution for lentiviral vector purification

Astrea Bioseparations (“Astrea Bio”), a leading provider of novel purification and separation tools supporting the development of next-generation therapeutics, has announced today the commercial launch of its Nereus LentiHERO™ lentiviral vector (LVV) purification technology.

29 Sep 2022

UAB study finds distinct kidney resident macrophage subpopulations located in spatially discrete microenvironments

Macrophages are immune cells that engulf and digest pathogens, cancer cells or cellular debris. The kidneys - like other tissues in the body - contain kidney resident macrophages, or KRMs, from the time of birth.

28 Sep 2022

Changes in temperature may be behind the link between circadian disruption and cancer

Disruptions in circadian rhythm - the ways that our bodies change in response to the 24-hour light and dark cycle - have been linked to many different diseases, including cancer.

28 Sep 2022

Researchers find new way to deliver a protein quickly, effectively and briefly to the brain

Many diseases have at their origin a protein that does not function properly. Now, a multidisciplinary research team with Texas A&M AgriLife and Texas A&M University has found a way to deliver a protein quickly, effectively and briefly to the brain, with therapeutic and scientific implications.

28 Sep 2022

Shape-shifting mitochondria influence Th17 cells’ propensity for autoimmune activity

A new study focused on the immune system's Th17 cells suggests that the shape and function of their mitochondria (the powerhouse of cells) is important in autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.

28 Sep 2022

Houston Methodist researchers receive CPRIT funding to research two of the most lethal cancers

Two Houston Methodist cancer researchers have been awarded a half million dollars in funding from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to further research two of the most lethal, difficult-to-treat cancers that all-too-often have poor prognoses.

28 Sep 2022

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Latest Gene News and Research

The duration of the infectious stage of individuals infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Universal vaccine advancement through AI and recombinant technology

Structural analysis of monkeypox virus to guide the development of broad antiviral agents

High-resolution pangenome dataset provides genetic insights into domestic and wild silkworm

New algorithm may help predict the risk of Alzheimer's dementia

What is the efficacy of curcumin as a photosensitizer, prophylactic and therapeutic agent against SARS-CoV-2?

DNA metagenomic analyses of clinical samples from Monkeypox virus-infected individuals

Study reveals the role of autophagy in competitive elimination of cancer cells

Pluripotent bat stem cells as a model to study novel viruses

“Mystery gene” matures a main component of the cell skeleton

Researchers discover how cancer cells can turn off the immune system to help tumors grow

Mouse model reveals link between GABA receptors and sleepiness in people with myotonic dystrophy

CAR T-cell therapy produces impressive results in first clinical trial in patients with multiple myeloma

PerkinElmer unveils industry-first cell analysis solution to streamline cell and gene therapy research and manufacturing

Astrea Bioseparations introduces Nereus LentiHERO, a fit-for-purpose solution for lentiviral vector purification

UAB study finds distinct kidney resident macrophage subpopulations located in spatially discrete microenvironments

Changes in temperature may be behind the link between circadian disruption and cancer

Researchers find new way to deliver a protein quickly, effectively and briefly to the brain

Shape-shifting mitochondria influence Th17 cells’ propensity for autoimmune activity

Houston Methodist researchers receive CPRIT funding to research two of the most lethal cancers

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