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Research identifies potential antiviral drug target
A recent study has uncovered a key mechanism that allows some of the world's deadliest viruses to replicate.
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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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Genomic analysis identifies potential prostate cancer targets
In a recent study more than half of patients with advanced prostate cancers appear to be strong candidates for targeted cancer therapies.
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Colon cancer proteins and gene analysis uncovers potential new treatments
A new study analysing both the entire set of genes and all the proteins produced by colon cancer tissues has revealed a more comprehensive view of the tumour.
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Scientists make improvements to AI pipeline used to diagnose genetic diseases
Building on previous research, scientists have made improvements to an artificial intelligence pipeline used to diagnose genetic diseases via blood samples obtained from gravely ill infants.
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New technique developed to expand multimodal single cell analysis
A new technique, called ECCITE-seq, has been developed to allow researchers to perform high-throughput measurements of multiple modalities of information from single cells.
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Realising the promise of laboratory automation in biomedical research
Automation offers a choice of powerful ways to design and execute high-quality laboratory research. The use of lab automation is now pervasive in biomedical labs, offering versatile platforms on which to perform an ever‑expanding array of tasks free of human errors, and a unique means to address the problems associated…
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MicroRNA regulates drug tolerance in subset of lung cancers
Newly identified pathway offers promising targets for preventing tumour relapse...
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USP15 enzyme could have role in the future treatment of cancer
Researchers have found that the enzyme USP15 could potentially lead to new therapies for both breast and pancreatic cancer...
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Salamander gene partnerships could help spinal cord regeneration
Gene partnerships found in salamander could give insights into how spinal cord injuries and neurodegenerative conditions could be better treated...
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Genomics to match treatments to pancreatic cancer patients
Genomics could be used to match drugs to patients better, with these genetic signatures also giving an earlier insight into detection of the condition...
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Genetic study confirms that numerous genes contribute to Tourette’s syndrome
A meta-analyses of a number of studies has found that variants in numerous genes work together to contribute to Tourette's syndrome...
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Gene therapy to reduce deafness in mice
Gene therapy has been used to restore hearing in an adult mouse model of DFNB9 deafness, one of the most frequent cases of congenital genetic deafness...
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Immunotherapy and DNA damage repair combo could target lung cancer
Combination therapy with a CHK1 or PARP inhibitor, with an immune checkpoint inhibitor caused the regression of small cell lung cancer in all mice treated...
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Reprogramming stem cells using the measles virus vector
A method has been developed to reprogram stem cells using the measles virus vector, cutting a four-step process to only one stage...
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PD-L1 assay specifically selects ideal patients for cancer treatment
An assay assessing the level of programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) could help to determine the method of treatment for lung cancer patients...
