Researchers map DNA’s physical code using large-scale simulations

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Nearly every cell in the human body contains essentially the same genetic information, yet different cells activate different genes. For regulatory proteins to reach these genes, DNA must be accessible. Read Original...

Brain organoid studies on the ISS move closer to new treatments

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Research using human brain organoids onboard the International Space Station International Space Station (ISS) helped lead to the clinical trial of a potential therapy for Rett syndrome, a debilitating neurological disorder in children. Read Original...

Rapid test breakthrough could transform iron treatment worldwide

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WEHI researchers have developed a blood test that can detect iron deficiency in minutes, overcoming key limitations of existing point-of-care diagnostics and potentially transforming how the condition is diagnosed and treated worldwide. Read Original...

New research reveals wild mice as reservoirs for antibiotic resistance

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Antibiotic resistance in humans and farm animals poses a major health challenge. A new study published in the journal 'Nature Communications' reveals that this problem does not stop at hospital doors or farm gates - indeed, antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) can also...

Microglial differences found in genetic and sporadic frontotemporal dementia patients

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A study by the University of Eastern Finland revealed for the first time clear differences in the function and gene expression of microglial cells from patients with genetic and sporadic types of frontotemporal dementia. Read Original...