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RNA-Seq – News and Features

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Multiomics Approach Identifies Four Distinct Molecular Profiles of Alzheimer’s

A multiomics approach has identified four distinct molecular profiles of Alzheimer's, one of which was associated with worse cognitive function.
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CRISPR-Cas9 Editing in Plants: What's the Latest Research?

In this article, we take a look at the latest advancements in research applying multiplex CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing to plants.
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Study Reveals Metformin’s Potential Role in Slowing Colorectal Cancer Growth

Researchers have analyzed how an antidiabetic treatment could help control the growth of tumors, potentially paving the way for the design of better cancer treatments.
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Article

A Reflection on Global Fatty Liver Day 2024: How Organ-on-a-Chip Addresses R&D Challenges

To commemorate Global Fatty Liver Day, this article explores how organ-on-a-chip models are transforming liver disease research.
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Space Omics and Medical Atlas Database Could Enhance the Health of Earthlings

The Space Omics and Medical Atlas was developed as a biomarker tool to study the health of astronauts, but it could also benefit earthlings.
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Placental Immune Cells Reveal the Health of Fetal Brain Cells

The health of fetal macrophages in the placenta can act as an indicator of the health of fetal brain cells, reveals a new study.
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CRISPR Technology Used To Edit Photosynthesis for the First Time

A team from the Innovative Genomics Institute at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) has produced an increase in gene expression in a food crop by changing its upstream regulatory DNA.
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“Molecular Portrait” Established of Key Pancreatic Cancer Gene

Researchers have established the most comprehensive molecular portrait of the workings of KRAS, a key cancer-causing gene or “oncogene,” and how its activities impact pancreatic cancer outcomes.
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Macrophages Promote Muscle Healing By Behaving Like Mural Cells

A new study from researchers at Uppsala University establishes that macrophage in the adult ischemic muscle induce a phenotype switch into mural cells to support restoration of functional blood flow and thereby promote healing.
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Long-Read Sequencing Identifies RNA Isoforms in Alzheimer’s Patients

Researchers at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are working to develop a pre-symptomatic disease diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s disease.
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