Weak Link Could Lead to Universal Flu Vaccine
Researchers may have found a weakness in a protein that delivers the flu virus that could be a useful target to stop the virus from infecting cells.
Proteomics
New Method Identifies the Proteins That Unpack DNA
A new method makes it possible to systematically identify specialised proteins that unpack DNA inside the nucleus of a cell, making the usually dense DNA more accessible for gene expression and other functions.
‘Computational Geeks’ Might Have Uncovered a Therapy for Deadly Breast Cancer
Computational researchers have developed a computer program which has revealed a previously unknown combination of drugs that may be the answer to triple-negative breast cancer.
For Better Diagnosis, Watch Proteins Fold in Real-Time
A new method can examine protein assembly in real time, in living cells, to find problems in the process and diagnose the resulting diseases, according to new research.
Young Blood: Magic or Medicine?
Recent scientific studies have claimed that transfusions of blood from teenagers can help delay or reverse the ageing process. Do they stack up?
First Detailed Map of the Proteome
An international team of researchers have built the first detailed genetic map of human proteins to improve understanding of many different diseases and identify possible new drug targets.
Millions of Proteins Not Found in Nature Have Been Synthezised By Chemists
Chemists have devised a way to rapidly synthesize and screen millions of novel proteins that could be used as drugs against Ebola and other viruses.
Link Between Mutant RNA and Disease Now Easier To Understand
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a great new RNA annotation tool.
Deep Learning is Outperforming Humans in Diagnostics
Deep learning computers in a diagnostic imaging lab routinely defeat their human counterparts in diagnosing heart failure, detecting various cancers and predicting their strength.
Freenome Partner With Biognosys on Early Cancer Detection
AI genomics company Freenome has announced a partnership with proteomics company Biognosys, to enhance its broad-signal approach to early-cancer detection and precision oncology.
DNA ‘Looping’ Inside Nucleus Isn’t Random At All
Scientists have discovered a key aspect of how DNA forms loops and wraps inside the cell nucleus—a precise method of “packing” that may affect gene expression.
Poor Sleep Could Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Edith Cowan University, Australia, have identified a genetic variant that could link poor sleep to a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
“The Disconnect Between the ‘Promise’ and the ‘Actual Impact’ is the Biggest Challenge in -Omics Based Technologies” – Zisis Kozlakidis
We’ve sat down with Dr Zisis Kozlakidis before his talk ‘Tracking Viruses in Space and Time’ at the Festival of Genomics in London 2018, were we talk virus.
Tiny Robots Could Help Infants With Rare Diseases: Watch One In Action
Babies born with an oesophagus that’s disconnected from their stomachs can spend weeks in intensive care. But tiny robots may change that.
Festival of Genomics in Boston: Survival Guide
Heading to the Festival of Genomics in Boston next week? We’ve got you covered with this handy Festival survival guide, giving you all the top tips.
