Genetics

The deep learning filter improves the accuracy of detecting cell mutations and the accuracy of cancer diagnosis

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Based on deep learning technology, Deepfilter automatically filters out false positive results generated in next-generation gene sequencing technologies to improve the accuracy and efficiency of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Credit: Tsinghua Science and Technology, Tsinghua University Press Next-generation cancer strategies are based on next-generation gene sequencing (NGS), which paves the way for new techniques and … Read more

A high-resolution cytogenetic map of Crohn’s disease was generated

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Researchers at MIT’s Broad Institute and Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital have constructed a high-resolution cell map of Crohn’s disease, a chronic condition in which an overactive immune system causes inflammation throughout the gut, leading to symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea and weight loss. . The disease is difficult to treat and often requires hospitalization. … Read more

Serendipitous encounters and collaboration are the hallmarks of a microbiologist’s career at SDSU | news center

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After a long, award-winning career as a microbiologist and entrepreneur, being awarded a fellowship by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is more than just another feather in the cap of Professor Emeritus at San Diego State University. Stanley Malloy. “I really appreciate this award because they not only recognized my research … Read more

Weekly Genetics Review: Learn the difference between survey data and EBV as selection tools

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Since the mid-1990s when ultrasound data became more commonly available, the number of animals scanned and presented with the data at sales, shows, and other events has become enormous. On Angus Breed alone, a recent paper published in the American Zoological Society identified more than 640,000 animals that were scanned and registered in the Angus … Read more

A warmer climate may prompt fungi to be more dangerous to our health

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published January 30, 2023 all meta credits Carl Lev Bates University contacts tags Molecular genetics and microbiology schools Trinity College of Arts and Sciences medical school worlds Joseph Heitman Head of the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology James b. Duke Distinguished Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Professor of molecular genetics and microbiology Professor … Read more

UMass Chan researchers have achieved a gene therapy milestone for a potential treatment of Cockayne syndrome

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Researchers working with the UMass Chan School of Medicine’s Translational Institute for Molecular Therapy report progress in developing a vector to deliver gene replacement therapy in mouse models of Cockayne syndrome, a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disease that largely affects children and young adults. This proof-of-concept milestone for an adenovirus (AAV) vector gives hope to … Read more

Fulgent Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLGT) is seeing a significant increase in short-term interest

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Fulgent Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLGT – Get the rating) received a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15, there was short interest totaling 1,170,000 shares, an increase of 14.7% from the December 31 total of 1,020,000 shares. Based on average daily trading volume, of 274,400 shares, the short … Read more

A study of DNA replication targets genes for antibiotic resistance

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A model for the initiation of SaPI DNA replication mediated by Rep. (a) ATP-independent flexibility of CTD reveals residues involved in iteron recognition. The diameter of the barrel may accommodate at its N- and C-terminal sides dsDNA. In (b), two hexamers speculatively depicted embracing dsDNA. Possible interactions between hexamers and hexamers may lead to opposite … Read more

Discovering unique microbes made easy using the DOE Systems Biological Knowledge Base (KBase)

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Science microbes It is the basis of life on earth. These microorganisms play a major role in everything from converting sunlight to molecules essential for life. It helps produce a lot of oxygen in our atmosphere. They even rotate feeders between air and Soil. Scientists are constantly finding interactions between Microbes, plants, animals, and other … Read more

The PSMC6 gene may cause inflammation in the initial stage of Sjögren’s: a study The gene is also linked to the infiltration of immune cells into glands

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called gene PSMC6 It may be involved in driving inflammation and infiltration of immune cells into the primary infected glands Sjogren’s syndrome (pss), a study found. PSMC6which was more expressed, or active, in the blood of PSS patients than in the blood of healthy people, and has also been linked to fewer T regulatory cells … Read more