Categoría: Infosalus
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Una técnica pionera revela una nueva capa de regulación genética humana
Una técnica pionera revela una nueva capa de regulación genética humana La revista ‘Molecular Cell’ publica los resultados de un estudio que respaldan la teoría de que el retroceso representa una forma generalizada de regulación genética, que influye en miles de genes humanos, incluidos muchos involucrados en procesos vitales básicos como la división celular y…
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A leap forward in women’s health: Unlocking genetic clues to gestational diabetes
A new study led by researchers from the University of Helsinki, along with colleagues at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, provides significant breakthroughs in our understanding of the genetics behind gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a common pregnancy disorder annually affecting more than 16 million pregnancies worldwide, with substantial health implications…
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Understanding the role of a new enzyme in the development of autism spectrum disorder
Over the past decades, scientists have made substantial progress unveiling the underlying mechanisms behind many psychiatric disorders. Every year, new genetic mutations or protein dysregulations are identified as potential culprits for the symptoms and sometimes even the root causes of complex neurological diseases, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s. Despite these efforts, the…
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Proof-of-concept study presents a blood test that can identify genetic diseases in fetuses
JANUARY 4, 2024 Editors’ notes Proof-of-concept study presents a blood test that can identify genetic diseases in fetuses by University of Southern Denmark A research team from Odense University Hospital and the University of Southern Denmark has developed an innovative screening test. With a blood sample from the expectant mother, they can scrutinize all the genes…
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Desarrollan un interruptor para activar y desactivar genes: un paso hacia una terapia génica más segura
Desarrollan un interruptor para activar y desactivar genes: un paso hacia una terapia génica más segura En un nuevo estudio, publicado en la revista ‘Nature Biotechnology’, investigadores del Baylor College of Medicine (EEUU) informan sobre el empleo de una tecnología para regular eficazmente la expresión génica, una solución que podría ser prometedora en las aplicaciones…