Engineering the Microbiome: CRISPR Leads the Way
Scientists have genetically modified isolated microbes for decades. Now, using CRISPR, they intend to target entire microbiomes. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - March 15, 2024 Category: Science Tags: Features Magazine Issue Source Type: news
Infographic: Engineering Microbiomes with CRISPR
Researchers are using CRISPR for precise genetic manipulation of human-associated microbes as a promising avenue for improving human health. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - March 15, 2024 Category: Science Tags: Infographics Magazine Issue Source Type: news
CRISPR Gene Drives and the Future of Evolution
Genetic engineering pioneer Kevin Esvelt’s work highlights biotechnology’s immense potential for good—but also for catastrophe. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - March 15, 2024 Category: Science Tags: Profile Magazine Issue Source Type: news
Assessing breast cancer risk
The genetic risk of breast cancer has been in the news lately. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center are working toward pinpointing individuals ’ risk of developing breast cancer. The discovery of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in the 1990s enabled many women to learn they are at high risk of developing breast cancer. More than a dozen other breast cancer genes have been identified since, but the risks associated with them have been… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 15, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
A 5-Minute Quiz Revealed Olivia Munn ’ s Breast Cancer Risk. You Can Take It Too
Olivia Munn recently revealed in an Instagram post that a free, easy tool saved her life. Her ob-gyn used a questionnaire designed to calculate a person’s risk of breast cancer, which revealed Munn had an increased chance of developing the disease. That led to further tests and an early diagnosis of Luminal B cancer in both breasts and quick treatment.
The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool, which her doctor used, isn’t new. It doesn’t involve any high-tech gadgets, doesn’t require a doctor, and doesn’t even cost anything. Experts say more women should know about it and complete it after th...
Source: TIME: Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Time Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Genomenon Presents Study Identifying 11,000 Gene Disease Relationships Across the Clinical Exome at the ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting
The 6-month study combined computational indexing of 9.5 million full-text genomic publications with a systematic literature review by genetic scientists ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Genomenon, a leading genomic intelligence company, presented data at the ACMG... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 14, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: TRI Source Type: news
The ten-question cancer risk calculator that helped actress Olivia Munn discover her breast tumors can be done online - and doctors encourage women over 35 to take it
The actress, 43, revealed Wednesday that she was diagnosed with the disease just two months after being given the all-clear from a mammogram and DIY genetic testing. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Rancher faces prison for trying to breed massive sheep
In a case that could have been lifted from a bad movie about a "mad scientist," a Montana rancher has pleaded guilty to wildlife trafficking charges in his quest to genetically engineer an ubersheep for hunting. Arthur "Jack" Schubarth, 80, of Vaughn, Montana, runs Schubarth Ranch. The business…#montana #vaughn #schubarthranch #departmentofjustice #marcopolo #kyrgyzstan #montanamountainking #mmk #doj #frankensheep (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Fake Meat'Mold' Burger Might Be on the Horizon
Scientists have created a burger out of genetically modified "mold." As veganism becomes more popular, so are animal-free products—and one of the most promising sources to create this food from is fungi. Scientists set out to learn more about a particular strain known as Koji mold, which has been…#eastasia #naturecommunications #vayuhillmaini #ucberkeley #jaykeasling (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How it took Olivia Munn THREE TIMES to get correct cancer diagnosis - after mammogram and genetic tests came back negative... and the doctor who finally got it right
Actress Olivia Munn, 43, revealed this week that she was diagnosed with luminal B breast cancer, despite having a negative mammogram, which is considered the gold standard test. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pet DNA testing company in doghouse after identifying human as canine
DNA My Dog received human genetic sample and identified it as a malamute, shar-pei and labrador, according to news stationA pet company has twice sent back dog breed results for human swab samples, prompting doubts surrounding the accuracy of dog breed tests.On Wednesday, WBZ Newsreported its investigations team receivingdog breed results from the company DNA My Dog after one of its reporters sent in a swab sample – from her own cheek.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 13, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Maya Yang Tags: Dogs Pets Animals Science US news Source Type: news
Olivia Munn Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis After Double Mastectomy
Munn said she was given the diagnosis last April, two months after negative results on a test that checked for 90 cancer genes. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Maya Salam Tags: Breast Cancer Mastectomy Munn, Olivia Actors and Actresses Mulaney, John Tests (Medical) Genetics and Heredity Source Type: news
Olivia Munn Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Olivia Munn has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The actress shared in an Instagram post that she hoped that sharing her diagnosis would help others find comfort, inspiration and support on their journey. She explained that in February 2023, she took a genetic test that checked her…#oliviamunn #brca (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Zydus launches anti-cancer generic drug olaparib in India
The drug will target specific genetic mutations prevalent in certain types of cancers, paving the way for a more tailored and effective treatment approach, the company said in a stock exchange filing. The drug will target specific genetic mutations prevalent in certain types of cancers, paving the way for a more tailored and effective treatment approach. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - March 13, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Why You Suddenly Have Allergies
When Dr. Gailen Marshall was training to become a physician, he was taught that allergies were a kid thing. “Back in the day, the allergist’s office was full of children,” says Marshall, who is the president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. “If you ever thought about doing allergy testing or allergy shots in someone older than 40, that’s because you were just a money-grubbing doctor.”
A lot has changed since then. In 2021, about a quarter of U.S. adults reported seasonal allergies, compared to 19% of children.
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Source: TIME: Health - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
