Clues to Irish origins revealed by genome sequencing
Genome sequencing has revealed new clues as to the origins of Irish people and culture, as well as health conditions such as hemochromatosis, common to […]
Month: January 2016
Cancer drug discovery gets a boost from large 3D database
A 3D database that identifies 3 million surface structures on 110,000 cancer-causing molecules promises to boost development of new cancer drugs and treatments.
Gene editing improves muscle function in mice with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A new gene-editing technique called CRISPR/Cas9 improved muscle function in live mice with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, establishing its potential as a therapy for humans.
Sylvester researchers describe role of STING protein in development of colorectal cancer
A new study published 31 December 2015 by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (Sylvester) reports […]
Epigenetics of cartilage diseases.
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Retrospective review using targeted deep sequencing reveals mutational differences between gastroesophageal junction and gastric carcinomas.
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Genome Wide Sampling Sequencing for SNP Genotyping: Methods, Challenges and Future Development.
Related Articles Genome Wide Sampling Sequencing for SNP Genotyping: Methods, Challenges and Future Development. Int J Biol Sci. 2016;12(1):100-8 Authors: Jiang Z, Wang H, Michal […]
Bipolar disorder linked to inherited differences in sleep patterns
Bipolar disorder has long been known to have associations with altered sleeping patterns. New research finds the strongest links to date.
Biomarkers to guide clinical therapeutics in rheumatology?
Related Articles Biomarkers to guide clinical therapeutics in rheumatology? Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2015 Dec 30; Authors: Robinson WH, Mao R Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The […]