Water molecules help proteins read the human genome, research reveals
In a study published in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology, scientists from the Department of Medical Biochemistry and ...
Celebrating World Pangolin Day with new genomes to aid the world's most trafficked animal
Pangolins are unique as they are the only mammal to be covered in scales. Even though they are scaly, photos of them are ...
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Genome Activation Key in Rare Disease Treatment
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a promising new approach that could be used to treat a rare and complex class of genetic ...
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How centuries of isolation shaped Greenlanders’ unique genetics
An analysis of the genomes of nearly 6,000 Greenlandic people suggests that their Inuit ancestors rarely moved around after ...
Scientists Discover Bat Gene That Could Revolutionize COVID-19 Treatment
A study on bat genomes, involving Texas Tech University, discovered genetic adaptations that help bats resist viral ...
GeneDx CEO wants genetic testing for every newborn
GeneDx has a big market in mind for its genetic testing: every newborn baby. The 24-year-old-company wants to make the testing common at birth. The goal: Identify potential diseases or conditions so ...
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Banana Slug's Complete Genome Published for the First Time
UC Santa Cruz researchers have sequenced the first complete genome of the Pacific banana slug, a species known for its ...
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Bat gene provides insight into fighting COVID-19 and other viral diseases
Five years removed from the COVID-19 outbreak, scientists around the world are still studying its effects and, more importantly, ways those effects can be mitigated in the future.
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Responsible governance of genomics data and biospecimens in the context of broad consent: experiences of a pioneering access committee in Africa
International collaboration in genomic research is gaining momentum in African countries and is often supported by external ...