Comprehensive clinical sequencing opens door to the promise of precision medicine
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study highlights the power of comprehensive whole genome, whole exome and RNA sequencing to better ...
Tag: Gene Therapy
Mount Sinai researchers develop novel therapy that could be effective in many cancers
New York, NY (July 23, 2021) -- Mount Sinai researchers have developed a therapeutic agent that shows high effectiveness in ...
The gene’s-eye view of evolution
New book reviews the history of the gene's-eye view of evolution by describing current disagreements and conceptual debates, and highlighting ...
Study identifies MET amplification as driver for some non-small cell lung cancers
CU Cancer Center researchers get positive results treating patients with MET-inhibitor drug crizotinibCredit: CU Cancer Center A study led by ...
NIH-funded study finds gene therapy may restore missing enzyme in rare disease
Results provide hope for children with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency WHAT: A new study published in Nature Communications suggests ...
Children’s National Hospital joins the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium, receiving $12.8 million
The National Institutes of Health's National Human Genome Research Institute award will help discover inherited rare diseases and conditions in ...
Quantum physics helps destroy cancer cells
Researchers have found a way to enhance radiation therapy using novel iodine nanoparticlesCredit: Mindy Takamiya/Kyoto University iCeMS Cancer cell death ...
Genome editing for food: how do people react?
Research team from the Universities of Göttingen and British Columbia investigates evaluations of breeding technology A research team from the ...
Innovative gene therapy ‘reprograms’ cells to reverse neurological deficiencies
Credit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center A novel method of gene therapy is helping children born with a ...
Research reveals structure of nanomachine that assembles a cell’s energy control system
Sussex researchers have determined the structure of a tiny multi-protein biological machine, furthering our understanding of human cells and helping ...
Melanoma registry results shine light on rare pediatric cancer
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists created a registry for molecular analysis of pediatric melanoma that provides insight into treatment.Credit: ...
Making sense of antisense gene silencing
Credit: Department of Neurology and Neurological Science,TMDU Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) find proteins that bind to ...
Three-in-one approach boosts the silencing power of CRISPR
A newly developed CRISPR-Cas9-based tool carries out efficient and long-term gene silencing by epigenetic editingCredit: BioDesign Research Originally discovered as ...
Gene therapy breakthrough offers hope to children with rare and fatal brain disease
Scientists and doctors at University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (UCL GOS ICH) and Great Ormond ...
Preliminary results of clinical trial for Crigler-Najjar syndrome
Preliminary results from the European gene therapy trial for Crigler-Najjar syndrome, conducted by Genethon in collaboration with European network CureCN, ...
Genetic study of liver cancer reveals new drug target
Credit: Craig AJ et al., 2021, PLOS Genetics Drugs targeting the gene MAGEA3 may help block the growth of hepatocellular ...
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. announces GEN Biotechnology, a groundbreaking new multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal
New Rochelle, NY, June 22, 2021 - Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers and Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) announce ...
Foundation awards $1.25 million to MIND Institute to study rare genetic condition
Experts will search for molecular therapies for SYNGAP1 syndrome, which impacts brain developmentCredit: UC Davis Health The RDM Positive Impact ...
ACR releases position statement on patient safety and site of service for biologics
ATLANTA - The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has released an updated position statement on patient safety and site of ...
‘Suffocating’ cancer: A new headway in melanoma immunotherapy
Disrupting cancer cell ability to adapt to low oxygen conditions shows promise in melanomaCredit: Dr. Bassam Janji and Dr. Salem ...
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Smoke screen: Analysis of saliva from long-term cannabis smokers identifies disruptions in the healthy oral microbiome that may lead to brain disorders
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Large field hospital study shows rapid Covid-19 test compares solidly with PCR detection
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Microfountain pen draws minute patterns for live cells, circuits
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New type of earthquake discovered
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Diagnosis from the Sky: Catching Insect Infestations within Forests Before It’s Too Late
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Scientists find first in human evidence of how memories form