Using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, scientists have genetically engineered a method to reverse insecticide resistance. The gene replacement method offers a new way to fight deadly malaria spread and reduce the use of pesticides that protect valuable food crops.
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Genetic strategy reverses insecticide resistance
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Genetic mutations help MRSA to become highly resistant to antibiotics
July 27, 2020By
Scientists have found that genetic mutations in MRSA allow it to evolve and become more resistant to antibiotics such as penicillin.
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Coronavirus quickly spread around the world starting late last year, new genetic analysis shows
May 6, 2020By
A new genetic analysis of the virus that causes Covid-19 taken from more than 7,600 patients around the world shows it has been circulating in people since late last year, and must have spread extremely quickly after the first infection.
New genetic factors linked to kidney stones
April 12, 2019By
Researchers have discovered new genetic factors that likely contribute to the development of kidney stones. The findings may be useful for predicting individuals’ risk of developing kidney stones and for identifying new targets for prevention and treatment.
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Genetic vulnerability to menthol cigarette use
February 15, 2019By
A genetic variant found only in people of African descent significantly increases a smoker’s preference for cigarettes containing menthol, a flavor additive. The variant of the MRGPRX4 gene is five to eight times more frequent among smokers who use menthol cigarettes than other smokers. The multi-ethnic study is the first to look across all genes to identify genetic vulnerability to menthol cigarettes.
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Precision Medicine: Access to Real-time Genetic Testing Data Impacts Prescriber Behavior following Minimally Invasive Stent Procedure
November 22, 2018By
Today, in a late-breaking featured clinical research session at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2018, researchers from Penn Medicine present first-of-its-kind data on the impact of real-time CYP2C19 genotype results when prescribing antiplatelet drugs in the clinic.
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Schizophrenia and cannabis genetic link: Disorder may drive people to smoke pot, DNA study finds
August 28, 2018By
An international study of over 180,000 people has discovered an overlap in genes which makes people at risk of schizophrenia more likely to use cannabis, rather than the drug causing it.
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Scientists map genetic codes of 3,000 dangerous bacteria
June 6, 2018By
(Reuters) – Scientists seeking new ways to fight drug-resistant superbugs have mapped the genomes of more than 3,000 bacteria, including samples of a bug taken from Alexander Fleming’s nose and a dysentery-causing strain from a World War One soldier.
Using Telemedicine to Bring Genetic Counseling to Community Cancer Care
May 30, 2018By
Genetic counseling for cancer patients has become standard of care at academic medical centers, but patients cared for at community-based medical practices across the United States may not have access to these resources. Video and phone sessions can close that gap and bring genetic counseling to patients who would not otherwise have the chance to receive it.
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Twins treated for genetic disorder in the womb
May 19, 2018By
Corinna already had one child with a genetic disorder that left him unable to sweat or grow teeth normally.
