genetics
New Gene Involved In Sepsis Found
A large-scale forward genetic screen has identified Gasdermin-D as a key mediator of the lethal septic shock response to bacteria.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Bruno Reversade
Dr. Bruno Reversade's research has taken him to Jordan, India and Singapore where he hunts down the genes behind rare diseases.
Teasing Out The Differences Between Breast Fibroepithelial Tumors
Researchers have mapped the genetic landscape of two distinct forms of fibroepithelial tumors, paving the way for more targeted screening and treatment.
Helping Rice And Tomato Plants Take The Heat
The receptor-like kinase ERECTA could help improve the heat resistance of key commercial crops such as rice and tomatoes.
Sonic Hedgehog Signaling Implicated In Genetic Gut Disease
The sonic hedgehog signaling pathway has been found to play a role in Hirschsprung disease, where babies are born without nerve cells in their gut.
Long-Range Allergy Gene Found
A genetic variant present in 20 percent of the population has been linked to allergy-causing inflammation.
Gene For Better Rice Found
Scientists have found a gene that regulates rice quality, making it possible to breed high quality rice without a compromise in yield.
The Genetic Blueprint For Cartilage Formation
The protein Sox9 can directly regulate the transcription of cartilage-related genes and indirectly promote cartilage formation via basal transcription.
IME & INEX To Develop Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnostics
Using IME's microfluidic technology, testing for fetal abnormalities will only require a few milliliters of blood from the mother.
