New gene for schizophrenia discovered
11 July, 2019An 18-year schizophrenia study — made possible by the recruitment, diagnosis and DNA screening of thousands of people in India — has identified a new clue in the quest for causes of the illness.
New pathway to make cancer self-destruct
08 July, 2019When the researchers knocked out the protein ATF4 in cells or mice, they found tumour cells continued to build up those proteins and eventually died as a result of stress.
Gene therapy could treat Parkinson's at the source
24 June, 2019Researchers are focused on a protein called α-synuclein as a target for a novel Parkinson's disease treatment.
Next-gen sequencing company Longas publicly launches
03 June, 2019Longas Technologies has emerged from stealth mode, unveiling its Morphoseq technology and announcing the appointment of Nick McCooke as its CEO.
Non-invasive embryo screening to boost IVF success
31 May, 2019The non-invasive nature of the test allows clinicians to screen embryos that were previously assessed as not strong enough for biopsy.
Promising therapeutic target for depression identified
30 May, 2019Researchers have discovered that a fragment of the 'galanin' neuropeptide is involved in anhedonia, which is the loss of the capacity to feel pleasure in daily activities.
Genomics partnership to advance precision public health
27 May, 2019The collaboration between Pryzm Health and BGI Genomics aims to improve the utility of genomic testing for the clinic and lower the barriers for access to precision health care.
Key Alzheimer's protein blocked by researchers
20 May, 2019Researchers have shown the de facto key role played by the protein galectin-3 in Alzheimer's disease, demonstrating a reduction in plaque and inflammatory load after the protein was blocked in mice.
IDT Custom NGS Adapters
17 May, 2019Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has launched its Custom NGS Adapters offering, providing an easy and flexible customised adapter solution directly to scientists.
Gene found to defend against acute leukaemia
07 May, 2019A gene called PHF6 plays a powerful role in protecting against blood cancer — and a breakdown in the gene's function could accelerate the development of T cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
Blood samples could match cancer patients to clinical trials
29 April, 2019Scientists could help match cancer patients with no other treatment options to clinical trials with experimental medicines, by analysing the genetic faults in a sample of their blood.
Biomarkers for oral cancer discovered
24 April, 2019Researchers have discovered epigenetic markers that are distinctly different in oral cancer tissues compared to the adjacent healthy tissues in patients.
How to stop mosquitoes from smelling human sweat
22 April, 2019US researchers have discovered how mosquitoes pick up on acidic volatiles found in human sweat.
New method to more accurately diagnose cancer subtypes
18 April, 2019The method may provide a more accurate snapshot of rearranged DNA found in cancer, and could help connect cancer patients with personalised treatments faster than current methods.
Multigene test predicts depression risk in young people
16 April, 2019An international research team has found a genetic score that reliably predicts the risk, severity and age of onset of depression in young people.
