Genetic Research

Have you ever wondered how much you have in common with a bat, a bison, or a giant otter? Well, thanks to a groundbreaking project called Zoonomia, you can now find out. Zoonomia is an international effort that compares the genetic blueprints of an array of animals, from mammals to…

Harnessing the Power of Cutting-Edge Technologies to Revolutionize Genetic Research and Protect Privacy — Disclaimer Before diving into this exploration of the intersection between genetic research, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain technology, I would like to clarify that I am by no means an expert in any of these fields. However, as a passionate and curious individual with a keen interest in these subjects, I…

https://herbertrsim.com/future-of-cloning-science-backed-reality-or-pure-fiction/ — Digital art illustration by Herbert Sim of a scientist working in a laboratory, cloning common farm animals — pig, sheep, cow. In the background also features a dragon! Artist shared that who knows, with ‘Ancient DNA’, dragons could be a reality someday too.

A biomarker, or biological marker, broadly refers to a range of objectively, accurately, and reproducibly measurable medical signs . These signs indicate the medical state of a patient in terms of the presence/progress, or the effect of treatment on a particular disease. …

Currently, chemotherapy, using cytotoxic small molecules to kill cancer cells, is the predominant conventional cancer treatment. Despite the clinical benefits of this approach, there are several factors, including low selectivity and high toxicity to normal cells, that limit its therapeutic efficacy. …

In 1999, an innovative collaboration between 10 of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, the world’s largest medical research charity, and five leading academic centres emerged in the form of The SNP Consortium (TSC). Focused on advancing the field of medicine and development of genetic-based diagnostics and therapeutics, the TSC aims…

A team of researchers led by scientists from the University of Edinburgh completed the largest genetic study to date looking at dyslexia and linking the condition to genes associated with neurodevelopment. Dyslexia is estimated to affect between 5 to 17 percent of the population. …

Thanks to genomic sequence analysis, we have access to a significant amount of data that contains information about DNA, RNA, and peptide sequences’ functions and structure. This type of analysis revolutionises the discoveries made in several science fields, such as agriculture, cosmetics, and medicine. …

Today, we have access to an enormous amount of data — and when it comes to diseases and the processes involving humans, plants, and animals, it is crucial to understand the complex translation process from DNA to RNA to proteins, and be able to effectively and efficiently analyse this data…