Coronavirus protein mapped by scientists
09 March, 2020Researchers have created a 3D atomic-scale map of the part of the novel coronavirus that attaches to and infects human cells, known as the spike (S) protein.
McMaster develops tool for coronavirus battle
03 March, 2020 by Tina Depko, Health SciencesResearchers have developed a tool to share with the international health sciences community which can help determine how the virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading and whether it is evolving.
Gene therapy improves vision in blind mice
13 February, 2020Researchers can target a specific defective gene, cut it out and glue in a healthy replacement. In blind mice, this approach rescued approximately 10% of photoreceptors.
Bio-Rad Laboratories SEQuoia Complete Stranded RNA Library Prep Kit
20 January, 2020The high-performance kit offers a holistic view of the complete transcriptome in a simplified workflow and is compatible with a broad range of sample inputs from a variety of sample types, including degraded RNA specimens.
Genetically modified mozzies completely resistant to dengue
17 January, 2020Scientists have engineered what is claimed to be the first breed of genetically modified mosquitoes resistant to spreading all four types of the dengue virus.
Illumina NextSeq 1000 and NextSeq 2000 Sequencing Systems
15 January, 2020Illumina has announced the NextSeq 1000 and NextSeq 2000 Sequencing Systems — offering clever system design, chemistry innovations and on-instrument integrated informatics for rapid secondary analysis in as little as 2 h.
New gene editing tool could improve on CRISPR
08 January, 2020US scientists have captured the first images of a new gene editing tool that could improve on existing CRISPR-based tools.
Genetic 'clock' indicates lifespan in animals — including humans
20 December, 2019Until now it has been difficult to estimate lifespan for most wild animals, particularly long-living species of marine mammals and fish.
'Junk DNA' affects inherited cancer risk
18 December, 2019A person's risk of developing cancer is affected by genetic variations in regions of DNA that don't code for proteins, previously dismissed as 'junk DNA'.
Common genetic origins for uterine fibroids and endometriosis
12 December, 2019It was previously known that women with endometriosis had a higher risk of developing uterine fibroids. However, the common mechanism underlying these diseases was not known.
Inside the body's DNA repair shop
10 December, 2019Scientists have identified how damaged DNA molecules are repaired inside the human genome — a discovery that offers new insights into how the body works to ensure its health.
Trait selection for 'designer babies' remains limited
28 November, 2019The ability to select embryos for traits that are brought about by multiple genes is more complicated than people probably realise.
Light-activated cells produce insulin for diabetics
18 November, 2019Researchers transplanted engineered pancreatic beta cells into diabetic mice, then caused the cells to produce two to three times the typical level of insulin by exposing them to light.
Epigenetic marks for Alzheimer's detected
14 November, 2019Researchers have discovered changes in blood samples which are associated with Alzheimer's disease, thanks to an international study of Finnish twins.
Children of young mums more likely to have ADHD
12 November, 2019Genetic risk of ADHD in children was found to be strongly associated with early maternal age at first birth, particular for women younger than 20.
