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Important to conduct more Coronavirus tests even if it is just using standard rapid test
•The CDC’s calculations suggest that it is extremely difficult to detect any live virus in a sample above a threshold of 33 cycles.
Genes renamed, guidelines revised to deal with MS Excel's overzealous 'date autocorrect' issue
Trendingdesk •The latest guidelines bring extra focus to how researchers can deal with 'symbols that affect data handling and retrieval'.
Genetic analysis of COVID-19 patient's blood show people with type A might be severely infected compared to Type O
•However, the evidence of the role of blood type is “tentative ... it isn’t enough of a signal to be sure,” said Dr Eric Topol, head of the Scripps Research Institute.
WHO calls for a central registry of all gene editing research conducted worldwide
•A Chinese scientist last year claimed to have edited the genes of twin baby girls.
Scientists find that Neanderthal genes the reason behind shape of human skull
Ians •Humans have unusually round skulls and brains compared to our ancient ancestors.
Baby-editing geneticist says a second volunteer in controversial study is pregnant
•He said he used a gene-editing technology known as CRISPR-Cas9 to alter the embryonic genes.
Researches identify the 'zombie' gene that protects elephants from cancer
Ians •Researchers are finding a way that may also pave way for treating cancer in humans.
Gene therapy may help reverse damage in kidney cells that cause chronic diseases
Ians •By gene therapy, the adeno-associated virus can deliver genetic material to damaged kidney cells.
A healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of heart disease: Study
Dinesh C Sharma •Researchers looked at two gene variants, MC4R and TCF7L2, known to increase the risk of metabolic disorders among study participants
Gene test finds which breast cancer patients can skip chemo
Fp Archives •Many women with early-stage breast cancer can skip chemotherapy without hurting their odds of beating the disease — good news from a major study that shows the value of a gene-activity test to gauge each patient's risk.