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'Junk' DNA may cause cancer by preventing DNA replication, say scientists
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], July 19 (ANI): Non-coding 'junk' DNA, far from being innocuous and inactive, has been discovered by scientists to potentially contribute to the development of cancer.
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Research reveals synthetic tools transport DNA messages from one location
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Houston [US], July 18 (ANI): Researchers from Rice University have shown that the increasingly popular CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool may be used in human cells in a variety of new potent ways, according to a recent study.
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Scientists use common gene to profile microbial communities
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 5 (ANI): Computer scientists have developed Emu, an algorithm that uses long reads of genomes to identify the species of bacteria in a community. The program could simplify sorting harmful from helpful bacteria in microbiomes like those in the gut or in agriculture and
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Scientists explain structure of human endogenous reverse transcriptase
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Jersey [US], July 1 (ANI): According to a study co-authored by a Rutgers researcher, the crystal structure of a human endogenous reverse transcriptase is comparable to HIV reverse transcriptase, a well-known tractable pharmacological target that will aid in the development of medications
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Do you know sea cucumbers can teach us about self-defence? Study reveals
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 27 (ANI): According to a new study, researchers with the help of genome mining techniques, found how sea cucumbers can produce defensive chemicals that enable them to fend off foes in the murky depths.
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New computer model helps identify mutations that drive cancer
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 21 (ANI): Scientists have built a computer model that can rapidly scan the entire genome of cancer cells and identify mutations that occur more frequently than expected, suggesting that they are driving tumour growth.
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Study finds new algorithm that can identify people with Kidney disease ris
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], June 19 (ANI): A new algorithm can analyse thousands of mutations across the genome and determine a person's risk of getting chronic kidney disease, according to a recent study.
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INSACOG finds COVID-19's Omicron sub-lineages BA.2, BA.2.38 have caused sp
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): India's COVID genome sequencing facility, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) on Friday has reviewed the genomic surveillance data, where they have found that Omicron sub-lineages majorly BA.2, BA.2.38 and in some parts of the country BA.4
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New algorithm can identify people with kidney disease risk, suggests study
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], June 17 (ANI): According to a new study, a new algorithm can analyse thousands of variants across the genome and estimate a person's risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
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Mechanism linking mutations in the 'dark matter' of the genome to cancer:
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 14 (ANI): A research study by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute sheds light on that mystery, providing clues that may link mutations to epigenetic changes, and may point to potential drug targets to reduce the risk for people born with certain genetic mutations.
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COVID not over yet, important to be alert: Union Health Minister Mansukh M
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya today said it is 'important to be alert' and follow COVID appropriate behaviour.
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Amid rising COVID cases, top scientist calls for ramping up genome sequenc
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): As India reported its biggest jump in three months on Monday - an increase of 1,730 active COVID cases in a span of 24 hours - the Director of Tata Institute of Genetics and Society (TIGS) Dr Rakesh Mishra called for increasing genome sequencing, despite the
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