Category: Genetics
New mRNA Technology Could Usher in a New Era in Disease Management
Proteins are created through the translation of messenger RNA by ribosomes, one amino acid codon at a time. by reading and synthesizing the linear sequence. Membrane transport proteins, receptors, …Role of Mutated Tumor Suppressor Genes in Facilitating Cancer Cells Avoidance of the Immune System
Cancer contributes significantly to the disease burden in the USA, and it is also one of the leading causes of disease and death. According to the National Cancer Institute …
New DNA Test Can Tell if You Had Twins That Did Not Survive in Utero
12% of pregnancies begin with more than one embryo, but in most cases, the embryos mysteriously disappear without a trace. Researchers have now discovered a genetic signature common to …Childhood Abuse Leaves Scars on DNA That Could Be Passed to Offspring
Abuse and other forms of stress experienced in childhood or even in utero put children at increased risk for health problems in adulthood. There are several anatomical and functional …Researchers Have Succeeded in Removing Proviral DNA of SIV the HIV Equivalent From Monkey Cells
Using the CRISPR-Cas9 technique, researchers were able to remove the Proviral DNA of SIV, the equivalent of HIV in monkeys, from infected cells. They see this proof of concept …Gilmore Health: A Q&A Session on Genetic Diseases With Dr. Sony Sherpa
Today, in our Gilmore Health Q&A Series, we discuss genetic diseases with Dr. Sony Sherpa, as they are a biological and financial burden. They may only affect a single …