Spatial Biology – News and Features

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Imaging the Genome in Action in Live Cells
UVA team finds way to view genes inside living cells, in real time.

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New Version of CRISPR Successfully Repairs Defects in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Using the new gene-editing enzyme CRISPR-Cpf1, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have successfully corrected Duchenne muscular dystrophy in human cells and mice in the lab.

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Deep Learning Tech Will Open Up the Epigenome
New deep learning technique offers a more accurate approach to single-cell genomics.

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Night Owls, We've Found the Gene that Keeps You Awake at Night
If you’ve been a night owl all your life and mornings are your nemesis, you may be able to blame a gene mutation for all those late nights.

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Allen Cell Explorer Launched
Premier data portal from the Allen Institute for Cell Science provides an unprecedented view into human stem cells.

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T-cell Therapy for Ovarian Cancer Shows Promise
Developing T-cell therapy for solid tumors is more challenging than for leukemias and lymphomas,but many patients with these cancers are in desperate need of new treatment options.

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Exploiting the Tumor Microenvironment to Enhance Cancer Treatment
Study finds that tumor blood vessels and the immune system influence each other’s functions, and propose that considering these bilateral effects in cancer therapy might improve outcomes.

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Making Personalized Cancer Care a Reality
To find out more about cutting edge research into liquid biopsy technology, we spoke to Miguel Alcaide, Research Associate, Simon Fraser University.

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BMS, Foundation Medicine Partner on Cancer Biomarker Program
Bristol-Myers Squibb enters collaboration to leverage Foundation Medicine’s molecular information platform to identify predictive biomarkers across multiple tumor types and immunotherapy agents.

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Key Differences Revealed Between Major Brain Cancer Types
Similarities and differences among astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas may suggest new treatment approaches.
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