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Making uniform DNA-encapsulating microgels that simulate live cells: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In a 'self-organized' environment, the live cell contains physiologically important components such as genetic material (DNA) and proteins. Understanding this process of self-assembly can explain the fundamental mechanism of living matter self-organization. Water/oil (w/o) or water/water (w/
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Genetic mutations direct immune defences in leukaemia linked rare bone mar
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A discovery that may result in novel medicines to halt or reverse the disease could be beneficial to patients with a rare genetic bone marrow problem who are at an elevated risk of blood malignancies.
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Study finds secrets of high-elevation pregnancies
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Researchers a few genetic foundations that enable specific populations of highland mice to safeguard growing foetuses in higher elevations.
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New embryonic cell type that self-destructs to protect developing embryo:
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Researchers looking at early human embryo gene activity data have uncovered a previously unknown type of cell that self-destructs days after formation as a quality control measure to safeguard the growing baby. The research provides new information on what occurs in the very early stages of
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Regular naps linked to increased brain volume: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A new study done by academics at UCL and the University of the Republic in Uruguay reveals that daytime napping could help to protect brain function by reducing the pace at which our brains shrink as we age.
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Researchers suggest new approach to diagnose genetic muscle disease
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
It's tough to tell the difference between the dozens of varieties of limb girdle muscular dystrophy, an uncommon, genetic muscle disease characterised by weakness in the hips and shoulders that makes walking and lifting the arms difficult. Until date, defining the subtype was not crucial in
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Abnormalities in neurodevelopment can lay foundations for Alzheimer's dise
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Neurogenesis, or the development of neural cells from stem cells, begins in the foetus at 5 weeks gestation and is nearly complete by 28 weeks. It is a complicated process with intricate processes.
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Revolutionary novel method can manipulate the shape, packing of DNA: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A human cell contains around 2 metres of DNA, which contains an individual's important genetic information. If all the DNA contained within a single person were unwound and stretched out, it would cover an astonishing distance - enough to reach the sun and back 60 times over. The cell compac
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New approach has improved diagnosis of rare genetic muscle disease: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers found an approach that could help doctors make more precise diagnoses. The study was published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Study gives more insight into development of infection-fighting immune cel
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With its complicated network of proteins, cells, and organs, the immune system guards the body against intruders like bacteria, viruses, or tumours. Cytotoxic T cells, specialised immune cells that destroy malignant or infected cells in our bodies, can transform into transient effector cells
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Polygenic risk scores may enhance detection of colorectal cancer
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Despite the broad acceptance of screening initiatives in several high-income European nations, colorectal cancer rates remain high. Most people are screened starting at the same age in these initiatives, which tend to utilise a one-size-fits-all approach without taking individual circumstanc
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Effects of Neanderthal DNA that are still present in modern humans
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Recent research has shown that one to four percent of the genomes of contemporary humans, whose ancestors left Africa, contain Neanderthal DNA; nonetheless, it has remained unclear how much of those genes are still actively impacting human characteristics. A multi-institutional research tea
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