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New Findings Uncover 3 Genetic Links to Alzheimer’s
A new letter in Nature Genetics has shown genetic links of 3 new genes to the onset of Alzheimer’s. The study, featured in the latest edition of the journal, involved 45 different institutions, over 16000 individuals, and is considered the most in-depth and powerful study of its kind. It is expected that these new findings [...]
Also posted in Genomics, Health & Medicine Tagged Alzheimer's, Genetics, Genomics, Nature 5837 Comments
4 Services Offering Genetic Art
Genetic analysis is becoming more widespread and less expensive every day. There are a few companies out now that are taking advantage of this and offering its customers unique, personal, and completely biologically sound art based on their genetic code. DNA 11 DNA 11 is easily the most popular and successful of the various services [...]
Also posted in Genomics, Lists, Proteomics, Web Resources Tagged Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics, Web Resources 8485 Comments
Mitochondrial gene replacement in primate offspring and embryonic stem cells
Researchers at the Oregon National Primate Research Center have successfully replaced damaged and diseased mitochondria (and, likewise, their mtDNA) with healthy mitochondria with no apparent side effects in Macaca mulatta. This has strong implications for future treatment and prevention of mitochondrial DNA associated diseases. Original Publication in Nature : Mitochondrial gene replacement in primate offspring [...]
Also posted in Biology, Cell Biology, Health & Medicine Tagged Cell Biology, Disease, Genetics, Health, Medicine, Mitochondria, Nature 4365 Comments
Spare Gene Is Fodder For Fishes’ Evolution
Scientists have suspected that spare parts in the genome — extra copies of functional genes that arise when genes or whole genomes get duplicated — might sometimes provide the raw materials for the evolution of new traits. Now, researchers report that they have discovered a prime example of this in fish. Read More
Also posted in Evolutionary Biology, Genomics Tagged Evolution, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Zebrafish 3240 Comments
First Genetic Link Between Reptile And Human Heart Evolution Found
Scientists have traced the evolution of the four-chambered human heart to a common genetic factor linked to the development of hearts in turtles and other reptiles. The research shows how a specific protein that turns on genes is involved in heart formation in turtles, lizards and humans. Read More
Also posted in Evolutionary Biology Tagged Evolution, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Heart, Human, Reptile 2732 Comments
Baylor researchers find fat cell blocker
A newly discovered molecule dubbed “fatostatin” has been implicated in stopping the pathway that is responsible for fat cell production, as well as cholesterol retention and insulin resistance. Studies in mice show positive results for controlling the negative effects of weight gain. Read more
Also posted in Cell Biology, Health & Medicine Tagged Cell Biology, Fatostatin, Genetics, Health, Medicine, Proteomics 5632 Comments
Genetic Cause For Type Of Deafness Identified; Discovery Could Lead To New Therapies For Progressive Hearing Loss
Scientists have discovered a genetic cause of progressive hearing loss. The findings will help scientists better understand the nature of age-related decline in hearing, and may lead to new therapies to prevent or treat the condition. Read more
Also posted in Health & Medicine Tagged Deafness, Genetics, Genomics, Health, Medicine, Personal Genomics 2182 Comments
Another Step Towards a Personal Genomics Revolution
Stanford Professor Stephen Quake announced today that he sequenced his own genome at a cost of only $48,000, with the help of only two other people, and in just a few weeks. Despite the fact that the machine he used retails for about a million dollars, this is a large step towards a future of [...]
5 Great Online Tools for Biologists
Biology (and its related fields) are less and less frequently sciences that must only be studied in the field. There are a great number of resources online that can aid biologists and researchers in expanding the productivity of their research. Here are 5 great online tools for biologists and researchers. 1. BLAST Database The NCBI [...]
Also posted in Biology, Cell Biology, Genomics, Lists, Microbiology, Microscopy, Proteomics, Web Resources Tagged Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Microscopy, Proteomics, Web Resources 5637 Comments
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