Genetics

Tesis Biosciences announces project to study veterans and civilians with mild traumatic brain injury

Tesis Biosciences announces project to study veterans and civilians with mild traumatic brain injury

Company in preparation for applying for formal FDA approval PHOENIX, December 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tesis Biosciences, the leader in targeted genetic sequencing, has announced a study project designed to develop molecular biomarkers to accurately differentiate mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ). Enabling accurate diagnosis can improve treatments for people …

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How Freddie Mercury Got His Voice: It Wasn't His Teeth

How Freddie Mercury Got His Voice: It Wasn’t His Teeth

OWithout an official host, the 91st annual Academy Awards broke precedent by opening the awards night with an appearance by Queen, with Adam Lambert channeling the late Freddie Mercury from behind the microphone on a pair of the British band’s iconic songs, “We Will Rock You” and “We are the champions.” It was wonderfully entertaining, …

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New facility to produce first crop of genetically enhanced Christmas trees

New facility to produce first crop of genetically enhanced Christmas trees

For more than two decades, NC State researchers have studied the use of genetics to grow what they call “elite” Christmas trees. They are now about to harvest the first batch of seeds that growers can plant in their own fields. In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the North …

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How Selfish Genes Succeed

How Selfish Genes Succeed

image: Illustration illustrating the mechanism and distribution of the antidote and the expression of the poison. At the start of meiosis, both proteins are expressed. Later, the antidote is only found outside the spores, while the toxic protein is ubiquitous. Finally, mature spores that inherit wtf4 contain poison and antidote, while other spores are destroyed. …

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Dementia: low levels of vitamin D linked to poor cognitive function

Dementia: low levels of vitamin D linked to poor cognitive function

Share on PinterestA new study has found that lower levels of vitamin D are associated with a higher risk of dementia in older people. Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images For the first time, a new study has explored vitamin D levels in the human brain and the potential effect on cognitive outcomes. Researchers have found that higher …

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Genetic diversity of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato in animals and humans in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Parasites & Vectors

Genetic diversity of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato in animals and humans in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Parasites & Vectors

Tamarozzi F, Legnardi M, Fittipaldo A, Drigo M, Cassini R. Epidemiological distribution of Echinococcus granulosus sl infection in human and domestic animal hosts in European Mediterranean and Balkan countries: a systematic review. PLoS Negl Too Dis. 2020;14:e0008519. Google Scholar article Casulli A, Massolo A, Saarma U, Umhang G, Santolamazza F, Santoro A. Species and genotypes …

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Brain, muscle or both: what drove the creation of modern dog breeds?

Brain, muscle or both: what drove the creation of modern dog breeds?

In creating modern dog breeds, humans have sculpted canines into physical specimens perfectly suited for a wide variety of tasks. Bernese Mountain Dogs have strong, muscular bodies capable of pulling heavy loads, while Greyhounds have lean, streamlined frames that are ideal for hunting deer. The compact Jack Russell terrier can easily squeeze into fox or …

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A special bond between humans and cats may have begun 10,000 years ago

A special bond between humans and cats may have begun 10,000 years ago

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter (Health Day) THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — That special bond you might have with a purring four-legged friend has existed between species for millennia, according to new research. The human-cat relationship was likely forged over a shared interest in rats more than 10,000 years ago, investigators say. As …

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Global Genome Engineering Market Report 2022: Rising Funding and Investments for Research and Development Present Lucrative Opportunities

Global Genome Engineering Market Report 2022: Rising Funding and Investments for Research and Development Present Lucrative Opportunities

company logo Dublin, 08 Dec. 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Genome Engineering Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities and Forecast, 2017-2027 Segmented by Technology (CRISPR, TALEN, ZFN, Antisense, Others), By Delivery Method (Ex-Vivo v/s In-Vivo), By Application, By End User, By Region” has been added to the report from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The global …

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Innovative research on cattle herds improves understanding of female infertility

Innovative research on cattle herds improves understanding of female infertility

Innovative research by University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientists studying the reproductive biology of cows offers significant long-term potential to address the challenges of infertility in women. Reproductive physiologist Andrea Cupp and her colleagues in the Department of Animal Science are furthering understanding of bovine reproductive biology using advanced genetic analyses, reproductive tissue culture and other tools. …

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