genetics
Mutations More Common In Asian Lung Tumors
In Asians, lung tumors are more genetically diverse, with implications for treatment response, according to research by scientists in Singapore.
Why Asians Are More Susceptible To Severe Dengue
Genetics makes Asians susceptible to dengue shock syndrome, according to a study by an international team of scientists.
Making Gene Editing More Precise
Scientists at Osaka University in Japan have developed a modified Cas9 enzyme that greatly suppresses the rate of unintended genetic mutation compared to conventional methods.
Magnesium Makes Chromosomes Condense
Scientists in Japan have developed a new ion detector, MARIO, which shows how free magnesium ions affect chromosome formation.
Gene Mutation Causes Hereditary Parkinson’s Disease
Scientists in Japan have used a fruit fly model to demonstrate that a mutation in the DNAJC3 gene is responsible for the death of dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson's disease.
Genetic Profiling Predicts Stomach Cancer Risk
Singapore scientists have analysed the genomes of nearly 3,000 patients to identify genomic signatures associated with higher risk of developing stomach cancer.
Finding Consensus On Cancer Vulnerabilities
Using a system that integrates readouts from multiple genomics analysis algorithms, a research group in Singapore is able to pinpoint targeted therapies for individual tumors.
How Fusion Genes Lead To Leukemia
Researchers in Japan have identified a recurring fusion gene associated with poor prognosis in pediatric T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia.
Worm Genomes Reveal The Path Of Evolution
Scientists in Japan have gained new insights into the genetic similarities between distantly related animal groups by analyzing the genomes of two species of worms.
