July 16, 2018, City of Hope A City of Hope scientist has discovered a gene-editing technology that could efficiently and accurately correct the genetic defects that underlie certain diseases, positioning the new tool as the basis for the next generation of genetic therapies. City of Hope’s Saswati Chatterjee (left), Ph.D., discovered a gene-editing technology that...
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One step closer to finding a cure for brain diseases
July 16, 2018, DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology) A research team led by Professor Jaewon Ko and Ji Won Um from Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences identified a new principle of formation of brain synapses through synaptic binding protein complexes. Fig 1. Molecular model of PTPσ signaling pathways in heterologous synapse...
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Gene discovery unlocks mysteries to our immunity
CSIRO AUSTRALIA Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has identified a new gene that plays a critical role in regulating the body’s immune response to infection and disease. The discovery could lead to the development of new treatments for influenza, arthritis and even cancer. The gene, called C6orf106 or “C6”, controls the production of proteins involved...