Naked Mole-Rats’ Long Life Due to Better DNA Repair Mechanisms
Researchers in China have determined to identify the genetic basis for the naked mole-rats’ increased longevity.| GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
Using “disease in a dish” technology, scientists identified a type of brain cell that may play a vital role in progressive multiple sclerosis, indicating it may contribute to the persistent inflammation characteristic of the disease. The post Unusual Brain Cell Type Linked to Progressive MS, Could Point to Therapeutics appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.| GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
In this episode of GEN's Touching Base, we discuss the Nobel prizes, positive early results from a clinical trial testing a gene therapy for Huntington’s disease, and plans to apply gene editing to rare liver diseases. The post Nobel Prizes Announced and Breakthroughs for Huntington’s and Rare Diseases appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.| GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
The Long Life Family Study (LLFS) is a longitudinal multicenter study focused on identifying a range of factors that contribute to healthy aging and survival. The PacBio collaboration upgrades LLFS’s existing genomic resources. The post Long Life Family Study Chooses PacBio HiFi Sequencing to Unlock Clues to Exceptional Longevity appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.| GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
Organoids are promising in vitro models that can be used to mimic human physiology and provide accurate information on how human cells in their native-like tissue microenvironment are affected by exposomes. The post Using Human Organoids to Understand the Biology of Exposomes appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.| GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
Researchers in China have determined to identify the genetic basis for the naked mole-rats’ increased longevity.| GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
Results reported in a preprint connect localized signals in the brain to aging-related changes in immune cells in mouse models.| GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
Two papers reveal insights into how decision-making unfolds across the entire brain in mice at single-cell resolution.| GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
Antibodies from a person who had previously been infected with mpox provides full protection from severe illness and death in mice.| GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
Researchers suggest targeting inflammation may offer a promising therapeutic strategy at the intersection of cancer and cardiovascular disease.| GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
Eight babies, born following Mitochondrial Donation treatment to reduce transmission of mitochondrial DNA disease, show no signs of illness.| GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
