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Epigenetic map creates new insights into the cause of cancer and dementia

A new project is expected to help us understand diseases such as cancer and dementia. A major partnership involving Oxford Nanopore Technologies, UK Biobank, NHS England, Genomics England, and the UK government has made this possible.

DNA breakthrough reveals genetic diversity of invasive fish

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is unveiling the genetic diversity of invasive fish, revolutionising conservation efforts.

Ancient plant DNA found in 2,900 year old clay brick thanks to Oxford researchers

Through deep analysis, Oxford researchers have extracted ancient plant DNA remnants from a 2,900-year-old clay brick helping the team investigate ancient vegetation.

Multiple sclerosis: A debilitating disease, but new treatments offer hope

Rhett Reichard, PhD and Keri C. Smith, PhD from Saba University School of Medicine, says that while multiple sclerosis is a debilitating disease, new treatments offer hope.

From the empirical to the causal molecular: Understanding biology and genetics 

From empiricist to causal molecular understanding of life and back: Historical reflections on 19th and 21st-century epistemologies in biology The German American physiologist and experimental...

RNA editing allows octopuses to adjust to cold temperatures

Researchers reveal how octopuses utilise RNA editing to alter their protein function, allowing them to acclimatise faster when encountering low temperatures Animals' ability to adapt...

The challenge of treating genetic diseases: The example of creatine transporter deficiency

The vast majority of genetic diseases remains beyond possibilities of treatment with research continuing to be able to offer therapies to the affected patients.

What is age-related macular degeneration?

Age-related macular degeneration is known to affect millions of people around the globe and is fourth on the list of diseases that commonly lead...

New research challenges previous beliefs on African human evolution and migration

New genetic research challenges the belief in human evolution and migration of there being a single African population which gave rise to all humans.

Photodynamic Therapy: Killing cancer gently with visible light

Photodynamic therapy, using visible light with lower energy, causes fewer side effects when treating cancer, find Drs. Mary Potasek, Evgueni Parilov, and Karl Beeson, Co-founders of Simphotek, Inc.

Could gene editing breakthrough curb the spread of antimicrobial resistance?

Amidst the rising spread of antimicrobial resistance, hope emerges in the form of a ground-breaking tool. Progress in gene editing holds the potential to curb the relentless march of antimicrobial resistance.

Rare genetic mutation causes carrier to feel no pain

New research from UCL has uncovered the biology behind a rare genetic mutation that enables its carrier to live without pain.

The secret genetic risk of schizophrenia uncovered

The secret of the genetic risk of schizophrenia has been hiding in plain sight — the placenta, says the groundbreaking study conducted by the Lieber Institute for Brain Development.

Exploring the science behind gene therapy in treating genetic diseases

Professor Alan Boyd explains the science behind gene therapy, the challenges in treating genetic diseases, and current trends in the sector.

One in ten people have an autoimmune disorder in the UK

The number of people contracting autoimmune diorders in the United Kingdom is growing, including diseases like type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. But why?

Universal receptor system allows customizable immunotherapies for cancer

A universal receptor system that enables T cells to recognize any cell surface target has been created by University of Pittsburgh researchers, which could revolutionise customizable immunotherapies for treating cancer and other diseases.

Healing chronic wounds three times faster with electricity

Chronic wounds continue to cause problems for both elderly and diabetic patients, however, using electric stimulation, new research promises to speed up the healing process by up to three times.

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