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Anti-convulsant drug can modify DNA conformation and interact with chromosome proteins

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Brazilian research group shows that valproic acid (VPA), used to treat epilepsy since the 1960s, modulates gene expression in tumor gene models and acts on DNA conformation and the histones in chromatin Results of recent studies involving valproic acid, used for decades as an anti-convulsant drug, show that it can interact with the conformation of (..)

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Solving ancient problem of nucleic acid synthesis helps to design new antiviral drugs

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An international team of scientists from the University of Turku, Finland and PennState University, USA have solved a long-standing mystery of how living organisms distinguish RNA and DNA building blocks during gene expression paving the way for the design of new antiviral drugs. All cellular […].

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World Glaucoma Week 2024: New Advances in Glaucoma Care

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Therapeutic Developments Related to Glaucoma The introduction of new classes of glaucoma medications, such as prostaglandin analogs, nitric oxide-donating drugs and Rho kinase inhibitors, has added to the pharmacological options available for managing IOP.

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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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Epigenetic Editing with CRISPR + ADHD in Preschoolers – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 10

XTalks

In this episode, Ayesha discusses a new tool that uses CRISPR to modulate gene expression without editing DNA sequences. Dubbed “CRISPRoff,” the technology targets the epigenome to silence genes involved in diseases, with applications in cancer, AML and other conditions with a heritable component.

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bluebird seeks gene therapy trial restart after cancer scare

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Known as Zynteglo in Europe where it is approved to treat the rare blood disorder beta-thalassemia, the gene therapy has been given the all-clear by bluebird’s scientists after reviewing the case of AML that emerged in a trial of the drug in sickle cell disease. Shares in bluebird ticked up following the announcement.

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

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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?