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Researchers speed identification of DNA regions that regulate gene expression

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Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists have developed a highly efficient method to address a major challenge in biology–identifying the genetic ‘switches’ that regulate gene expression. Credit: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital St.

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Symvivo’s Oral COVID-19 Vaccine Enters Clinical Trials

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Canadian clinical-stage biotech company Symvivo Corporation has developed an oral COVID-19 vaccine that entered clinical trials this week. The gene therapy-based vaccine targets mucosal tissues in the gastrointestinal tract, allowing for greater selectivity and targeted delivery compared to traditional vaccines.

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World Glaucoma Week 2024: New Advances in Glaucoma Care

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Biomarker testing is being pursued to identify biological signs of the disease and provide an approach to develop personalized treatment plans for each patient. As this technology continues to evolve, it is expected to help identify glaucoma in its nascent stages of development.

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

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The dark genome – a loose term that covers non-coding regions of the genome that are capable of regulating the expression of genes, previously rather inaccurately referred to as junk DNA – is increasingly being explored by biopharma companies for new drug targets.

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bluebird seeks gene therapy trial restart after cancer scare

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The US biotech said the suspected serious adverse reaction reported in the phase 1/2 study of LentiGlobin gene therapy for sickle cell disease was unlikely to be related to the virus vector used in the therapy, used to deliver the genetic material to the body. bluebird bio’s Philip Gregory.

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Molecular Diagnostic Tests: The Unsung Hero of Precise Clinical Decision Making

Roots Analysis

Molecular diagnostic tests refer to tests intended to detect specific sequences in human genomic samples, such as DNA or RNA, in order to diagnose a particular disease. The common types of molecular diagnostic tests include PCR, RT-PCR, DNA microarrays and next generation sequencing tests. What are Molecular Diagnostic Tests?

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Prominent Reasons Behind The Failure Of NAMPT inhibitors And Key Strategies Adopted By Developers To Overcome Such Challenges

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NAD + is involved in a wide range of cellular processes, including energy metabolism, DNA repair, and gene expression. Despite their potential therapeutic benefits, NAMPT inhibitors have faced several challenges in clinical development. Several trials focused on evaluation of such drugs were discontinued in the past.