Pathway Genomics has announced the launch of first ever liquid biopsy non-invasive cancer screening test kit for testing cancer in its early stages. Available in two different variants – CancerIntercept Detect and…
Tag: Genes
‘Brainy mice’ could teach researchers a thing or two about dementia and PTSD
Led by researchers at University of British Columbia, scientists have developed ‘brainy mice’ by mutating it genetically and they are hopeful that this development could help unravel mysteries behind dementia, PTSD and…
DNA won’t replace hard drives anytime soon
We recently reported on a new development wherein researchers were able to successfully encode data onto DNA, simulate 2000 years of storage and then decode it off the DNA without any errors….
Discovery points at possible ‘obesity gene’; may pave way for treatment
Researchers at University of British Columbia may have discovered a possible ‘obesity gene’, which when silenced was found to reduce a specific kind of unhealthy “white fat” associated with obesity. During their…
Genetically engineered yeast makes painkillers
Researchers at Stanford University genetically engineered yeast to make painkilling medicines, a breakthrough that paves way for faster and potentially less expensive way to produce many different types of plant-based medicines. Published…
Cheaper, faster, more accurate test to identify gene defects in heart patients designed
There are instances where people end up suffering from heart diseases due to gene defects and to identify these defects, Stanford researchers have design cheaper, faster, more accurate test. Lifetime of cigarettes,…
Latest study increases known melanoma gene risk regions to 20
According to a recently published study led by a QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute scientist, there are more gene regions that dictates a person’s risk of melanoma. Dr Matthew Law from QIMR…
Cerebral Palsy breakthrough establishes genetic link
Researchers have established genes as one of the major causes of Cerebral palsy (CP) in children and this could have major implications on future of counselling, prevention and treatment of children with…
Genes responsible for binge-eating habits, research finds
An international team of researchers has attributed binge-eating behaviour in teens to a gene variation. Researchers from University of Queensland Diamantina Institute and University College London Institute of Child Health analysed data…
Genomics to push big data to its limits
Big data emerged out of the challenges companies were facing while storing and processing huge amounts of data generated by their customers, internal processes, external data requirements among other things and owing…
Genetic mutation induced deafness could be treated with gene therapy
Gene therapy could be a promising treatment option for genetic mutation induced deafness, it has been revealed through tests on mice. Carried out by researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical…
Cystic fibrosis gene therapy looks promising
A major UK trial of a gene therapy for cystic fibrosis has shown promising results with those receiving the treatment showing significant, if modest, benefit in lung functions. Carried out at Royal…
Genomic landscape of prostate cancer reveals ‘clinically actionable’ mutations
A trans-Atlantic involving researchers and institutions from US and UK has led to creation of a genomic landscape of advanced prostate cancer and the discovery that many patients may carry some type…
Discovery could lead to prostate cancer cure
Researchers could have discovered ‘clinically actionable’ mutations after creating a comprehensive map of genetic mutations within lethal prostate cancer that have spread across the body in one of the largest studies of…
Nature vs. nature health duel ends in a near-draw
Ever wondered what is governing your health and the ups and downs associated with it? Is it just genes or mother nature or seasonal changes in environment or is it just the…