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Discovery of MicroRNA Genetic Regulation Leads American Scientists to Win 2024 Nobel Prize

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Their breakthrough revealed a previously unknown mechanism by which genes are controlled that is essential for the development and function of multicellular organisms, including humans. A gene contains instructions within our DNA.

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Epigenetic Editing with CRISPR Might Be Easier Than We Thought

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Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Whitehead Institute have developed a novel CRISPR-based tool called “CRISPRoff” that can switch off genes in human cells through epigenetic editing without altering the genetic sequence itself. It’s a great tool for controlling gene expression.”.

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Nucleome raises £37.5m to shine light on ‘dark genome’

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Oxford-based Nucleome – which is developing an atlas of the dark genome and is focusing initially on finding drugs for autoimmune diseases – notes that the region contains 90% of disease-associated genetic changes, including autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr Danuta Jeziorska.

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Symvivo’s Oral COVID-19 Vaccine Enters Clinical Trials

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The Burnaby, BC-based company developed the oral DNA-based vaccine using its proprietary bacTRL Gene Therapy Platform, which uses genetically modified bifidobacteria as carriers of genetic vaccine elements on a DNA plasmid. Related: Red Meat Allergy Test Gets FDA Clearance. “We

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Gene Switch: A Novel Platform for Switching Genes On and Off

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Further, the transcription factors contain two molecular domains, the DNA binding domain and the activation domain. Moreover, some transcription factors contain additional domains, such as ligand binding domain in order to interact with chemical signals.

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Using CRISPR to Edit the Epigenome Might Be Easier Than We Thought

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Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Whitehead Institute have developed a novel CRISPR-based tool called “CRISPRoff” that can switch off genes in human cells without editing the genetic sequence itself. These modifications regulate gene expression without altering the sequence or structure of DNA.

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Nutrigenomics: The Future of Personalized Nutrition

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At present, extensive studies are being conducted to understand the interaction between nutrients and gene expression at the molecular level, to determine the effect of a specific nutrient and dietary regime on human health. For example, people affected by phenylketonuria must avoid consuming food containing phenylalanine amino acid.

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