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Mysterious Viral DNA in Human Genome Linked With Psychiatric Disorders

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Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses. Our latest research suggests that some ancient viral DNA sequences in the […]

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Ancient Genes of Zombie Viruses Revealed as Hidden Drivers of Cancer

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Silently tucked away in our genomes, some of these bits of foreign DNA can get passed down through the generations. When viruses pay us a visit, they sometimes leave parts of themselves behind.

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The future of genomic medicine: can it fulfil its promises?

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Here he gives us a deeper look at how genomic medicine is evolving and the barriers that are preventing it from reaching its full potential. I saw this, in particular, with the finishing of the human genome,” says Charlie. “At In reality, finishing the human genome was the first step of what is a long journey.”.

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8 Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Testing in Clinical Trials

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Genetic testing provides patients with a diagnosis for their illness, helps patients and family members to understand risks of developing new diseases, and can be used to support clinical trial advancement. However, genetic tests can be expensive and may not be covered by insurance.

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Verge Genomics takes AI-sourced drug for ALS into clinic

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Verge Genomics has joined a select group of biotechs who have taken a drug discovered and developed using artificial intelligence into human testing. The post Verge Genomics takes AI-sourced drug for ALS into clinic appeared first on.

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Generating Over a Billion Cells with CRISPR for Next Generation Cell Therapies

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CRISPR is notable for engineering living cells, allowing scientists to edit, turn off, delete, or replace genes in a cell’s genome. Viral vectors have traditionally been used in gene editing where the shells of viruses carry the template DNA into cells, but this method has its disadvantages.

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?5 Things You Need to Know from Our Recent Gene Therapy Webinar

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Further, some patients are still hesitant to go into the clinic, and the prevalence of misinformation from the pandemic has led to greater concerns about therapies like gene therapies and the impact they fear it will have on their RNA/DNA. Working with a centralized IBC/IRB provider can speed up your process. .