• None would be picked up by the exome scans typically used to screen people for mutations in autism genes, Scherer says. (spectrumnews.org)
  • Later that year, Yael Mosse, M.D., collaborating at CHOP with Maris, reported that mutations in the ALK gene were the main cause of inherited neuroblastoma, and also played a role in many cases of non-inherited neuroblastoma. (scienceblog.com)
  • Moreover, for research purposes we have adopted targeted DNA and RNA sequencing, as well as Whole Exome Sequencing and other innovative genomic platforms to identify somatic or germline mutations (SNV), copy number variations (CNV), small insertions/deletions, and gene fusions. (ifo.it)
  • During cancer initiation, transcription factors can exhibit somatic mutations including point mutations in regulatory domains or undergo copy number variations due to genetic deletion. (centenary.org.au)
  • We are functionally characterising mutations in CTCF and their impact on DNA binding, protein-protein interactions, chromatin organisation and cell growth characteristics. (centenary.org.au)
  • To understand the impact of somatic mutations on key regulatory genes in cancer, we are performing cell growth and DNA-binding assays, loss- or gain-of-function studies, examining protein-protein interactions and transcriptomics. (centenary.org.au)
  • Although most of our variety comes from reshuffling of genes from our parents, new mutations are the ultimate source from which new variation is drawn. (uncommondescent.com)
  • Finding new mutations is extremely technically challenging as, on average, only 1 in every 100 million letters of DNA is altered each generation. (uncommondescent.com)
  • A surprise was the considerable variation in families, as to whether most mutations arose from the father or the mother. (uncommondescent.com)
  • In theory, the father was favoured as a source of mutations because of " the additional number of times that the genome needs to be copied to make a sperm, as opposed to an egg. (uncommondescent.com)
  • To unravel the genetic mutations linked with ASDs, two separate research groups searched for "copy number variants" (CNVs), duplications or deletions of one or more sections of DNA, in genetic samples from over 1000 ASD families that were recruited as part of the Simons Simplex Collection project. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Similarly, in specific cases, such as cancers, viral infections and in certain cell-types during normal development, mutations and other structural variations within the genome also influences cellular functions. (confex.com)
  • Certain genes and genetic mutations have been associated with an increased likelihood of developing ASD. (supportivecareaba.com)
  • an in-depth analysis of the first 2000 cases revealed that approximately 30% of patients with suspected genetic disease harbored presumptive causative mutations in disease genes that were discovered in the previous 3 years. (cdc.gov)
  • Extensive genomic sequencing efforts in recent years have provided detailed profiles of the somatic gene mutations that occur in a wide range of human cancers. (atcc.org)
  • Do you have other phenotypic characterization data for the ATCC Genetic Alteration Panels in addition to validated gene mutations? (atcc.org)
  • In addition to validating the gene copy number variations and mutations within cell lines, ATCC also tests the related gene expression by real-time PCR and related protein expression by Western blot. (atcc.org)
  • In this review, we provide a current overview of the genetic spectrum of hereditary motor neuropathies highlighting recent reports of novel genes and mutations or recent discoveries in the underlying disease mechanisms. (cmttreatmentreport.com)
  • Cancers are caused by alterations in DNA code that occur in a variety of ways: making errors in the nucleotide alphabet through mutations, changing the balance of chemicals attached to the on/off switches of genes, and altering the number of gene copies in a cell. (disabled-world.com)
  • Prevalence and diversity of constitutional mutations in the p53 gene among 21 Li-Fraumeni families. (medscape.com)
  • Germline mutations in the TP53 gene. (medscape.com)
  • DNA microarrays are powerful tools that can be used to identify DNA mutations. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This direct observation results in some of the longest read lengths in genomic research. (mdanderson.org)
  • Megabase size molecules of genomic DNA are isolated and labelled at a specific 6 or 7 base pair sequence motifs. (mdanderson.org)
  • Analysis of genomic DNA shows a simple pattern for Sgt2 indicative of low copy number. (usda.gov)
  • Unfortunately, these repeats also cause genomic structural variation that can lead to disease. (technologynetworks.com)
  • To cause structural variations, pairs of elements (Alu/Alu) mediate genomic rearrangements that result in either gene copy number gains or losses, and these changes can have profound consequences for an individual's health. (technologynetworks.com)
  • The Alu elements we are talking about are thought to be completely inert, they are not actively producing proteins, but problems arise when the machinery that repairs broken DNA incorrectly replicates a genomic segment flanked by a pair of repetitive Alu elements. (technologynetworks.com)
  • An allele is one of two or more versions of DNA sequence (a single base or a segment of bases) at a given genomic location. (genome.gov)
  • An individual inherits two alleles, one from each parent, for any given genomic location where such variation exists. (genome.gov)
  • The array was employed in a process known as comparative genomic hybridization (CGH), which involves tagging genomic DNA from two individuals and then co-hybridizing it to the array. (analytica-world.com)
  • During the past several years, hundreds of new variations in repetitive regions of DNA have been identified, leading researchers to believe that copy number variations (CNVs) are as important a component of genomic diversity as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). (nature.com)
  • Indeed, other studies have found that duplications within a specific genomic region are linked with one disorder while deletions of the same region are linked with the other, suggesting that the diseases involve "copy number" changes (dosage changes) of the same DNA sequences. (bbrfoundation.org)
  • The prevalence of CNVs throughout the general population suggests that they represent a significant proportion of total genomic variation, and it has been estimated that CNVs may affect as much as 4% to 5% of the human genome. (mlo-online.com)
  • If a single genomic region has an equal DNA content in the test and the normal reference sample (reflecting a normal CNV profile), the corresponding oligonucleotide on the microarray surface will emit an equal intensity of both fluorophores. (mlo-online.com)
  • On the other hand, if the test sample contains a CNV in a particular genomic region, this loss or gain of DNA is revealed as a shift in the fluorescence ratio. (mlo-online.com)
  • During my graduate studies, I used a systems biology approach to demonstrate that chromatin environments at different genomic loci decouple transcription factor mediated initiation of gene expression from subsequent gene activation 6 . (confex.com)
  • The journal was launched to meet the need in the community for a platform to publish impactful and open science that advances basic and clinical research—using genetic, genomic, omic, and systems approaches—that has the potential to revolutionize the practice of medicine. (cdc.gov)
  • Do you have purified genomic DNA for the cell lines represented in the ATCC Genetic Alteration Panels? (atcc.org)
  • ATCC is currently producing genomic DNA for most of the cell lines represented in the 10 Genetic Alteration Panels. (atcc.org)
  • These purified genomic DNA preparations are ideal as control materials for molecular diagnostics, as well as for general research purposes. (atcc.org)
  • Genomic landscape of primary and recurrent anal squamous cell carcinomas in relation to HPV integration, copy number variation, and DNA damage response genes. (cdc.gov)
  • Excessive genomic DNA copy number variation in the Li-Fraumeni cancer predisposition syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • Accordingly, our research program is focused on genomic tumor biology and the subsequent functional elucidation of biological mechanisms. (lu.se)
  • Array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) is a type of microarray now routinely used to identify deleted or duplicated regions of DNA sequence in specific chromosomes on a genome-wide basis. (msdmanuals.com)
  • By contrast, other genetic variants linked to autism, such as copy number variations , tend to occur solely in genes that affect neural function. (spectrumnews.org)
  • In 2009, Maris published two more gene studies, identifying common variants in the gene BARD1 and copy number variants on chromosome 1 that raised the risk of neuroblastoma. (scienceblog.com)
  • Structural Variants (SVs) caused by the reorganization of the DNA may connect two distal fragments together leading to gene fusions and chimeric proteins when two distant genes are joined into one. (mdanderson.org)
  • A large portion of human variation, including both variants associated and not associated with disease, is driven by small scale Alu/Alu-mediated events. (technologynetworks.com)
  • Scientists have estimated that Alu/Alu-associated copy number variants cause approximately 0.3 percent of human genetic diseases. (technologynetworks.com)
  • Within the human genome seventeen KIR genes are present, which all contain a large number of allelic variants. (amsterdamumc.org)
  • University of Iowa researchers are also using WES to identify rare genetic differences or variants in individuals who have CL/P. The studies described above can be completed using DNA from saliva, blood and tissue samples. (uiowa.edu)
  • In order to decipher this level of architecture, scientists have developed powerful new experimental and algorithmic methods to detect copy number variants (CNVs)-defined as large deletions and duplications of DNA segments. (analytica-world.com)
  • The identification of causal or predictive variants/genes/mechanisms for disease-associated traits is characterized by "complex" networks of molecular phenotypes. (igi-global.com)
  • Although genetic variation is a major driving force behind evolution, certain variants also underlie many congenital diseases. (mlo-online.com)
  • Copy number variants (CNVs) are a major source of such genetic variation, and are defined as chromosomal segments at least one thousand bases in length that vary in copy number between individuals. (mlo-online.com)
  • His current work is focused on two broad goals: (1) mapping variants and genes that confer risk to human disease, with ongoing projects focused on coronary artery disease and cardiometabolic traits in unique and underrepresented populations, and (2) developing methods for the detection and interpretation of human genome variation, with an emphasis on structural variation and other difficult-to-detect forms, and on comprehensive trait association in human disease studies. (yale.edu)
  • DNA microarrays can be used in genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to compare patient and control populations to identify DNA variants that can contribute to disease risk. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The AGP began in 2002 when researchers from around the world decided to collaborate and share their samples, data and expertise to aid in identifying autism susceptibility genes. (yale.edu)
  • A genome-wide study in a northern European population replicated the association of SLE with susceptibility genes related to B-cell receptor pathway signaling, as well as confirmed the association of SLE with genes at the interferon regulatory factor 5 (IRF5)-TNPO3 locus. (medscape.com)
  • The glossary features nearly 250 terms explained in an easy-to-understand way by leading scientists and professionals at the National Human Genome Research Institute. (genome.gov)
  • These technologies-reported in the journal "Genome Research" were used to create the first comprehensive map of CNVs in the human genome, concurrently published in Nature. (analytica-world.com)
  • One paper describes a new whole-genome tiling path microarray, which was constructed from the same DNA used to sequence the human genome in 2001. (analytica-world.com)
  • The array covers 93.7% of the euchromatic (gene-containing) regions of the human genome and substantially improves resolution over previous arrays. (analytica-world.com)
  • Accurate and reliable high-throughput detection of copy number variation in the human genome. (analytica-world.com)
  • Recently, a collaboration of international research laboratories has begun compiling a complete catalog of existing CNVs in the human genome. (nature.com)
  • He has led genome-wide studies of human genome variation, heritable gene expression variation, human genetic disorders, tumor evolution, mouse strain variation, genome stability in reprogrammed stem cells, and single-neuron somatic mosaicism in the human brain. (yale.edu)
  • Here, we identified the red glume 1 (Rg-B1) gene using association genetics and haplotype analyses in ten reference grade wheat genomes. (tamu.edu)
  • Analysis of CNVs and SNPs is therefore an important part of constitutional genetics research in children displaying signs of developmental disorders. (mlo-online.com)
  • Dr. Hall's research career spans the fields of genetics, genomics, bioinformatics and data science. (yale.edu)
  • He received a B.A. in Integrative Biology from the University of California at Berkeley (1998), and worked as a technician for 2 years in Sarah Hake's plant genetics group at the USDA/ARS Plant Gene Expression Center. (yale.edu)
  • As a faculty member at the University of Virginia (2007-2014), Washington University (2014-2020) and Yale (2020-present), his work has sought to understand the causes and consequences of genome variation in mammals, with an increasing focus on computational methods development and human genetics. (yale.edu)
  • He has also served as an Associate Editor at Genome Research (2009-2014) and Genes, Genomes and Genetics (2011-2018).Most recently, Dr. Hall has played a leadership role in several large collaborative projects funded by NIH/NHGRI including the Centers for Common Disease Genomics, the AnVIL cloud-based data repository and analysis platform, and the Human Pangenome Project. (yale.edu)
  • Her research training in Nephrology has been under the mentorship of Dr. Stefan Somlo, C.N.H Long Professor of Medicine (Nephrology) and Professor of Genetics. (yale.edu)
  • Increasingly, the collections are also used to extract DNA and thus enable studies of species' relationships, distribution history and population genetics, or to investigate the expression, variation or change of different genes over time. (lu.se)
  • Overview of Genetics A gene, the basic unit of heredity, is a segment of DNA containing all the information necessary to synthesize a polypeptide (protein) or a functional RNA molecule. (msdmanuals.com)
  • 1800 on tumor tissue DNA (somatic aberrations), providing our clinical departments with advanced, state-of-art options for cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapy. (ifo.it)
  • Somatic mutation and DNA copy number variation of BLCA were visualized by cBioPortal. (frontiersin.org)
  • His research focuses on understanding the somatic evolution of brain tumours, enabling targeted therapeutic options for patients with limited tissue availability, and monitoring tumours with minimally invasive technologies. (epfl.ch)
  • We find frequent somatic nuclear transfers of mitochondrial DNA, some of which disrupt therapeutic target genes. (lu.se)
  • The gain and losses of important genes and regulatory elements due to SVs will impact phenotype causing disease such as cancer and sex development disorders. (mdanderson.org)
  • In the genome, 'missing' a section that includes important genes - a deletion copy number variant - or repeating a segment - causing a duplication or copy gain - can both have serious health consequences. (technologynetworks.com)
  • The cloning of agriculturally important genes is often complicated by haplotype variation across crop cultivars. (tamu.edu)
  • The obvious next step is to integrate this information and learn how genes, proteins, and/or epigenetic factors influence the phenotype of a disease in context of the system. (rsc.org)
  • The biological system is complex with many regulatory features such as DNA, mRNA, proteins, metabolites, and epigenetic features such as DNA methylation and histone post-translational modifications (PTMs). (rsc.org)
  • In addition to the host regulatory mechanisms response to disease, the microbiome can make changes to the expression of the host features such as their genes, proteins, and/or PTMs. (rsc.org)
  • Chromosome 21 likely contains 200 to 300 genes that provide instructions for making proteins. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Some SVs, such as deletions and duplications, change the dosage of DNA and are considered copy number variations (CNVs). (mdanderson.org)
  • Others, such as inversions and balanced translocation, do not change the DNA dosage. (mdanderson.org)
  • The compound inheritance gene dosage model shows that haploinsufficiency does not cause the phenotype whereas a homozygous null allele is lethal. (cdc.gov)
  • These findings show that both allelic heterogeneity and different combinations of alleles at a locus can be important for the manifestations of disease traits, that the combination of rare variant coding alleles with common variant non-coding alleles can be important for trait manifestation or for the penetrance of disease, and that gene dosage and expression perturbations can result in developmental birth defects. (cdc.gov)
  • As more clinically relevant cancer genes are identified, comprehensive diagnostic approaches are needed to match patients to therapies, raising the challenge of optimization and analytical validation of assays that interrogate millions of bases of cancer genomes altered by multiple mechanisms. (nih.gov)
  • Optical Genome Mapping is non-sequencing technology capable of analyzing large eukaryotic genomes and their structural features at a high resolution by evaluation of patterns generated by fluorophore tags labeled to specific sequence motifs within extremely long DNA molecules, of more than 300 kb (3, 4). (mdanderson.org)
  • Haplotype comparisons across ten high-quality wheat genomes revealed a MYB transcription factor as candidate gene. (tamu.edu)
  • Our study demonstrates the value of multiple high-quality genomes to rapidly resolve copy number and haplotype variations in regions controlling agriculturally important traits. (tamu.edu)
  • As the sequencing and gene annotation projects of entire genomes of many species are headed towards completion (see, e.g. [13] ), massive mapping efforts in biology are now focused on how the genes interact. (lu.se)
  • Krokan, Hans E. Sequence variation in the human uracil-DNA glycosylase (UNG) gene. (ntnu.no)
  • Low Copy Number DNA Template Can Render Polymerase Chain Reaction Error Prone in a Sequence-Dependent Manner. (ntnu.no)
  • A protein consists of one or more chains of amino acids (called polypeptides) whose sequence is encoded in a gene. (genome.gov)
  • A codon is a DNA or RNA sequence of three nucleotides (a trinucleotide) that forms a unit of genetic information encoding a particular amino acid. (genome.gov)
  • This sequencing revealed an atypical cies at heterozygous sites ( 7 ), which should be cen- sequence related to both the L. guyanensis and L. bra- tered around 0.5 in diploid organisms (both alleles ziliensis species that showed sequence variation across represented equally). (cdc.gov)
  • Is the sequence data in the ATCC Genetic Alteration Panels generated in-house, or is it acquired from public databases and research articles? (atcc.org)
  • Epigenetic regulation of biological functions via gene expression without alterations in the DNA sequence may be an important factor. (cmttreatmentreport.com)
  • Different types of probes may investigate a broad range of sizes of DNA sequence. (msdmanuals.com)
  • While this is a cost-effective means of obtaining large amounts of data, scientists have struggled to accurately determine CNV copy number and to precisely define the boundaries of CNVs in the genome. (analytica-world.com)
  • Copy number variations (CNVs) have been linked to dozens of human diseases, but can they also represent the genetic variation that was so essential to our evolution? (nature.com)
  • An examination of 270 DNA samples from the multiethnic population employed by the HapMap Project revealed a total of 1,447 discrete CNVs. (nature.com)
  • 1 However, CNVs occurring within coding or regulatory regions of the genome can also have an adverse effect on gene expression. (mlo-online.com)
  • The authors compared DNA from affected and unaffected siblings using distinct versions of a sensitive and powerful genetic screening technique which, combined with the large sample size, allowed discovery of CNVs on a finer scale than was previously possible. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In a companion study led by Dr. Dennis Vitkup from Columbia University, the CNVs identified in Dr. Wigler's study were analyzed using a new method which revealed that the affected genes are part of a large network involved in the development of synapses, key sites of communication between neurons. (sciencedaily.com)
  • A second contributor of variation is single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), in which two distinct alleles are possible at a single genome position, with each allele appearing at high frequency within the population. (mlo-online.com)
  • The Core provides a number of technologies for genotyping DNA from humans or model organisms, varying from SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) typing to targeted sequencing for variant discovery. (einsteinmed.edu)
  • Here we describe a test based on massively parallel DNA sequencing to characterize base substitutions, short insertions and deletions (indels), copy number alterations and selected fusions across 287 cancer-related genes from routine formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded (FFPE) clinical specimens. (nih.gov)
  • Gene fusions are often major cancer driving events, especially in pediatric cancers and liquid tumors. (mdanderson.org)
  • The discovery of the DNA structure and the achievements of molecular biology have reaffirmed Boveri's theory and given technological support to developments in this field. (jcancer.org)
  • The most fruitful contributions to understanding ADHD are likely to derive from a multidisciplinary translational research framework including physiology, psychology, neurology, psychiatry, bioinformatics, neurogenetics, cellular and molecular biology, and systems neuroscience. (ceril.cl)
  • The researchers looked at areas of the genome with tandem repeats - stretches of 2 to 20 nucleotides, which are the 'building blocks' of DNA, that are repeated two or more times in one spot. (spectrumnews.org)
  • In 2008, Maris led the team that identified common DNA variations on chromosome 6, the first time researchers found the cancer's genetic origin. (scienceblog.com)
  • Given the relevance of Alu elements in human genetic diseases as well as genome evolution, the researchers wanted to find a way to predict which genes are susceptible to Alu/Alu-mediated rearrangements. (technologynetworks.com)
  • The researchers found a specific gene called neurexin 1. (yale.edu)
  • Researchers speculate that there may be five or six primary genes and as many as 30 other genes involved in autism, although they recognize that this number could be higher still. (yale.edu)
  • There are many tests researchers use to study genes, such as Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS), Whole Exome Studies (WES) and Copy Number Variation (CNV) studies. (uiowa.edu)
  • GWAS allows researchers to identify the small genetic differences between people with CL/P and without CL/P. There is large scale study currently underway using information found in GWAS to identify regions of the genome that have been amplified or deleted which can cause variations in how a gene is expressed, which is called Copy Number Variation studies. (uiowa.edu)
  • Researchers at the Centenary Institute and the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) have been awarded $500,000 from CUREator, Australia's national biotech incubator, to develop new technology to improve the safe and effective delivery of gene therapy. (centenary.org.au)
  • Through a collaboration between IGI Global and the University of North Texas, the Handbook of Research on the Global View of Open Access and Scholarly Communications has been published as fully open access, completely removing any paywall between researchers of any field, and the latest research on the equitable and inclusive nature of Open Access and all of its complications. (igi-global.com)
  • In a study published online December 15, 2015 in Translational Psychiatry , the researchers observed how a region of DNA previously associated with autism is also altered in patients with schizophrenia. (bbrfoundation.org)
  • The researchers looked at changes in one gene family that is composed of hundreds of copies of a protein domain known as DUF1220, which has been previously associated with both autism and human brain evolution. (bbrfoundation.org)
  • The researchers measured the number of copies of DUF1220 (subtype CON1) in schizophrenia patients with positive and negative symptoms. (bbrfoundation.org)
  • Because researchers use different approaches to predict the number of genes on each chromosome, the estimated number of genes varies. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Researchers believe that having extra copies of genes on chromosome 21 disrupts the course of normal development, causing the characteristic features of Down syndrome and the increased risk of health problems associated with this condition. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Although some single genes have been implicated to play a causative role in SLE, current knowledge points toward a large number of genes being involved in a multifactorial-type inheritance pattern in most patients. (medscape.com)
  • Although the causative allele may not be identified, in fact the gene involved is likely to have been identified in the GWAS. (medscape.com)
  • Gene regulation is frequently dysregulated in cancer. (centenary.org.au)
  • 2018) Genetic regulation of disease risk and endometrial gene expression highlights potential target genes for endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome. (allanmcrae.com)
  • From an engineering perspective, gene expression regulation can be viewed as the output of a network of complex chemical and physical processes, and understanding how these processes interact and integrate to govern cellular phenotypes has been a major focus of my graduate and postdoctoral research. (confex.com)
  • Her research interest revolves around understanding meiotic recombination, the regulation of accurate recombination placement and its impact on genome dynamics. (mpg.de)
  • Genome-Wide DNA Methylation Analysis in Melanoma Reveals the Importance of CpG Methylation in MITF Regulation. (lu.se)
  • Application of the test to 2,221 clinical cases revealed clinically actionable alterations in 76% of tumors, three times the number of actionable alterations detected by current diagnostic tests. (nih.gov)
  • Not only could we distinguish different MRSA strains in the hospital, we were also able to rapidly characterise antibiotic resistance and toxin genes present in the clinical isolates. (sanger.ac.uk)
  • Clinical information, follow-up information, and gene expression profiles were obtained from the TCGA and GEO databases. (frontiersin.org)
  • Participation in research studies is always voluntary and your decisions to participate in our studies will not affect your clinical care. (uiowa.edu)
  • His computational research resulted in revising national clinical practice guidelines, amendments to clinical trial protocols, and identifying brain tumor subtypes resistant to conventional therapy. (epfl.ch)
  • Clinical Cancer Research. (epfl.ch)
  • The reality of the clinical research laboratory instead demands a certain level of pragmatism, and a balance must be met between the size of the aberrations reported and the overall efficiency of a given approach. (mlo-online.com)
  • Reflecting the needs of clinical research laboratories, such arrays combine high numbers of CNV probes, enabling highly accurate CNV detection, with sufficient SNP probes to reliably detect larger ROH. (mlo-online.com)
  • Individuals with ADHD may differ in the clinical presentation, leading to confusion in clinical as well as in research settings. (ceril.cl)
  • We have seen the journal evolve along with the changing landscape of health and disease, including the increasing use of genome-scale approaches in medical research and clinical practice, the generation and analysis of patient- and population-level data, and the clinical implementation of these approaches in precision medicine and public health. (cdc.gov)
  • We portray the clinical endorsement of an assigned DNA and RNA-based front line sequencing (NGS) measure at two clinical sub-nuclear indicative labs. (isotope.info)
  • Each subtype of MB has a unique profile in copy number variation, DNA alteration, gene transcription, or post-transcriptional/translational modification, all of which are associated with different biological manifestations, clinical features, and prognosis. (explorationpub.com)
  • This article reviewed the research progress of different molecular pathology markers in MB and summarized some targeted drugs against these molecular markers, hoping to stimulate the clinical application of these molecular markers in the classification, diagnosis, and treatment of MB. (explorationpub.com)
  • Mitochondrial copy number varies greatly within and across cancers and correlates with clinical variables. (lu.se)
  • In a cell, antisense DNA serves as the template for producing messenger RNA (mRNA), which directs the synthesis of a protein. (genome.gov)
  • We investigated chromosome copy numbers by heat-shock protein 70 gene ( hsp70 ) was sequenced for using the distribution of allelic read depth frequen- species typing ( 4 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The essential chromatin organising protein and tumour suppressor gene CTCF is central to our research focus. (centenary.org.au)
  • In this review, we discuss considerations of the study design for each data feature, the limitations in gene and protein abundance and their rate of expression, the current data integration methods, and microbiome influences on gene and protein expression. (rsc.org)
  • What does this gene/protein do? (cancerindex.org)
  • Her identification and investigation of multiple genes has contributed understanding to how the central PKD protein, Polycystin-1, matures through the endoplasmic reticulum. (yale.edu)
  • The normal RUNX1 protein, produced from the RUNX1 gene, is part of a protein complex called core binding factor (CBF) that attaches (binds) to DNA and turns on genes involved in blood cell development. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The normal ETO protein, produced from the RUNX1T1 gene, turns off gene activity. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The RUNX1-ETO fusion protein forms CBF and attaches to DNA, but instead of turning on genes that stimulate the development of blood cells, it turns those genes off. (medlineplus.gov)
  • [ 10 ] The protein products of the HLA genes are critical components of cell-to-cell communication in the immune system. (medscape.com)
  • Population genomics and haplotype analysis in spelt and bread wheat identifies a gene regulating glume color. (tamu.edu)
  • Mechanistically, EPB41L4A-AS2, acting at least in part as a tumor suppressor, upregulated tumor suppressor gene expression. (cancerindex.org)
  • For instance, Qiagen partnered with Atila BioSystems & Actome GmbH in January 2022 to deliver non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) technologies to QIAGEN's dPCR for a growing number of applications for QIAcuity. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • Extra repeating bits of DNA may account for nearly 3 percent of the genetic architecture of autism, according to a new study 1 . (spectrumnews.org)
  • About half of the identified repeating sections occur in genes that have not been previously linked to autism, suggesting new lines of inquiry for geneticists. (spectrumnews.org)
  • These genes are involved in autism, absolutely," says study investigator Steve Scherer , professor of medicine at the University of Toronto in Canada. (spectrumnews.org)
  • Those [genes] will become diagnostic tests for the autism screening panel. (spectrumnews.org)
  • Some specific repeats are already associated with autism: About 5 percent of autistic people have fragile X syndrome , which is nearly always caused by the expansion of a particular repeat in the FMR1 gene. (spectrumnews.org)
  • Some of the newly implicated genes, such as CACNB1, are already well-researched in the cardiac field and may help to explain the connection between autism and heart problems . (spectrumnews.org)
  • If cardiac genes are implicated in autism, they may also open avenues for therapeutics, Scherer says. (spectrumnews.org)
  • Fred R. Volkmar, M.D. Yale School of Medicine autism experts Fred R. Volkmar, M.D., and Ami Klin are part of a global research consortium from 19 countries that identified an individual gene and a region of a chromosome that may lead to autism in children. (yale.edu)
  • The Autism Genome Project (AGP), including over 120 scientists from over 50 institutions who formed performed the research. (yale.edu)
  • Funded by Autism Speaks, a national non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of autism and raising money to research the disorder, and the National Institutes of Health, these are the preliminary findings from the AGP's first phase. (yale.edu)
  • They also scanned the DNA to search for copy number variations, which are submicroscopic insertions and deletions of genetic material that scientists believe may be linked to autism and other disorders. (yale.edu)
  • It is one of a family of genes that plays a role with the neurotransmitter glutamate, which has been previously linked to autism. (yale.edu)
  • They also identified a section of chromosome 11 that may contain a gene involved in autism susceptibility. (yale.edu)
  • We have known for years that autism is a strongly genetic disorder-this study helps us to significantly advance research on genetic mechanisms," said Volkmar, study co-author, Yale Child Study Center Director and the Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Psychology. (yale.edu)
  • The concerted effort of multiple agencies bringing together numerous research institutions has led to a new wave of genetic discoveries in autism that markedly change the landscape of knowledge about this highly prevalent disorder," said Klin, who together with Volkmar, coordinates the Autism Program at Yale. (yale.edu)
  • The discovery of genes associated with autism and their interactions needs now to set in motion an even stronger effort to develop new pharmacological treatments to change the natural course of this highly heterogeneous family of disorders of socialization," he said. (yale.edu)
  • They concede that it is still very early to model the ways in which these genes might bring about autism, but the rate of new discoveries is extremely promising. (yale.edu)
  • The rates of identification of individuals with autism have increased tenfold in the last decade, reflecting a number of factors that include increased awareness of the condition, broadening of its definition, and better educational services. (yale.edu)
  • Phase Two of the Autism Genome Project was also announced to continue the effort to discover the genes that cause the disorder. (yale.edu)
  • This second phase represents a $14.5 million, three-year investment by Autism Speaks, the British Medical Research Council, the Health Research Board of Ireland, Genome Canada and its partners, Canadian Institutes for Health Research, Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, and the Hilibrand Foundation. (yale.edu)
  • Following is the press release I received setting out what Autism Speaks considers to be the top 10 autism research achievements of 2011. (blogspot.com)
  • Personally I do not think every one of these projects should be on a list of top 10 autism research achievements but this is the Autism Speaks list and I reprint it in its entirety here without any editing by this humble autism dad. (blogspot.com)
  • a large study providing further confirmation that autism causation results from gene environment interaction. (blogspot.com)
  • This study has further hastened the demise of the " it's gotta be genetic " mindset, the belief that autism is an entirely genetic disorder, that has dominated public understanding of autism causes, dominated autism research funding and hindered discovery of environmental, particularly prenatal environmental triggers of autism disorders. (blogspot.com)
  • The " it's gotta be genetic " mindset will still live on in the largely autism ignorant, advertising revenue dependent, major mainstream media institutions in LA, New York and Toronto but in the informed autism world it is being replaced by the gene environment autism research paradigm. (blogspot.com)
  • Every year, Autism Speaks documents the progress made toward its mission to discover the causes and treatment for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and identifies the Top 10 autism Research Achievements of the year. (blogspot.com)
  • These important results continue to shape the future of autism research for 2012 and beyond. (blogspot.com)
  • Not only has the research community continued to make significant progress towards effective treatments, 2011 offered some game-changing discoveries which help us understand underlying causes of ASD," explained Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D. "Some of these discoveries will have direct and immediate impact on quality of life of people with autism. (blogspot.com)
  • The 2011 list reflects the exponential rate of discovery in autism research, supported by the joint commitment of government health agencies and private organizations such as Autism Speaks in supporting this vital work. (blogspot.com)
  • The recent reauthorization of the Combating Autism Act was critical to ensuring a continued federal commitment to supporting autism research and services that will improve our understanding of autism and help people with autism lead productive and fulfilling lives," stated Autism Speaks President Mark Roithmayr. (blogspot.com)
  • From the game-changing twin study to the emerging clues on environmental risk factors, these studies highlight the important role of gene-environmental interactions in autism. (blogspot.com)
  • This year's highlights also reflect discoveries which advance translational research - the science of designing drugs to address core symptoms of autism. (blogspot.com)
  • Research in 2011 also delivered evidence that may yield immediate benefits, that adequate folic acid around the time of conception may lower autism risk, and the validation of a method for screening at one year that may enable earlier intervention to improve children's outcomes. (blogspot.com)
  • Schizophrenia and autism may be related disorders that, at least in part, share similar genetic roots, new research suggests. (bbrfoundation.org)
  • Schizophrenia & autism may be related disorders that partly share genetic roots, new research suggests. (bbrfoundation.org)
  • The number of copies of DUF1220 can vary greatly from one individual with autism to the next but increase as severity increases. (bbrfoundation.org)
  • Extra copies are also seen in autism patients. (bbrfoundation.org)
  • The team also found that as the severity of positive symptoms increased, DUF1220 copy number decreased, a finding that is the opposite of what was found with autism severity. (bbrfoundation.org)
  • The work suggests that specific symptoms of autism and schizophrenia may be shared as a result of abnormal copy numbers of DNA sequences from the same gene family. (bbrfoundation.org)
  • Taken together, results from these studies highlight the importance of diverse rare genetic variations in autism. (sciencedaily.com)
  • As we navigate through the research, we'll examine the existing evidence, highlight any limitations, and offer insights into the complex factors that contribute to autism. (supportivecareaba.com)
  • However, behind the numbers lies the profound impact of autism on individuals and their families. (supportivecareaba.com)
  • The ultimate goal of this research is not only to unravel the causes of autism but also to improve early identification, intervention, and support for individuals on the spectrum. (supportivecareaba.com)
  • Some research has shown a modest association between advanced paternal age and an increased risk of autism in offspring. (supportivecareaba.com)
  • Maris is the chief of Oncology at Children's Hospital and director of the Hospital's Center for Childhood Cancer Research. (scienceblog.com)
  • The latter study was the first ever to find a specific copy number variant that predisposes to a human cancer. (scienceblog.com)
  • Amazingly, the first human cancer gene was cloned only thirty years ago. (jcancer.org)
  • This, and other extraordinary scientific goals achieved by molecular cancer research in the last 30 years, seems to suggest that definitive answers and solutions to this severe disease have been finally found. (jcancer.org)
  • Old theories and achievements have provided the pillars of cancer understanding, in laying the basis of 'modern era' cancer research, are discussed. (jcancer.org)
  • The review highlights the discovery of oncogenes and suppressor tumor genes, underlining the crucial role of these achievements in cancer diagnosis and therapies. (jcancer.org)
  • This knowledge, previously unproved, is a reality in today's research and plays a vital role in the understanding of cancer. (jcancer.org)
  • Nowadays, even though scientific research moves ahead rapidly, cancer still needs solid and reliable solutions. (jcancer.org)
  • Considering the past, and reviewing the milestones of every scientific finding could help in molding future experimental approaches in cancer research. (jcancer.org)
  • Although research on traditional cancer vaccines has been conducted for many years, the application of cancer vaccines is still limited ( 7 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • At present, only a few areas of mRNA vaccine research have made progress, such as prostate cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, melanoma and so on ( 8 - 10 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Moreover, the rise of high-throughput sequencing has spawned an increasing number of studies on personalized cancer vaccines ( 13 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Oliver's research is currently funded by grants from the ARC, Cancer Council WA, and NHMRC. (edu.au)
  • Our research is revealing new insights into the molecular pathogenesis of cancer initiation and progression. (centenary.org.au)
  • Furthermore, our mouse models of those genetic lesions that result in genetic haploinsufficiency are helping us to understand cancer causation in various tissues and organs and their impact on normal gene regulatory homeostasis. (centenary.org.au)
  • In order to facilitate basic and translational cancer research, ATCC has designed and validated a number of Genetic Alteration Cell Panels targeting the key molecular pathways identified in these studies. (atcc.org)
  • She conducted postdoctoral research at the Hillman Cancer Institute of UPMC. (atcc.org)
  • A Comparison of Predicted Ipsilateral Tumor Recurrence Risks in Patients With Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast After Breast-Conserving Surgery by Breast Radiation Oncologists, the Van Nuys Prognostic Index, the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center DCIS Nomogram, and the 12-Gene DCIS Score Assay. (cdc.gov)
  • Age of ovarian cancer diagnosis among BRIP1, RAD51C, and RAD51D mutation carriers identified through multi-gene panel testing. (cdc.gov)
  • Clues to finding the genetic culprit for cancer spread are hidden in the changes that occur in a cell's DNA, the alphabetical code made up of chemicals that guide the everyday life of a cell. (disabled-world.com)
  • This process, called copy number variation, can set the stage for unchecked cell growth and spread, a hallmark of cancer. (disabled-world.com)
  • The findings, he says, could help narrow the focus of research and guide personalized cancer therapy. (disabled-world.com)
  • Two Postdoctoral positions followed, one on Copy Number Variation and Genome Instability in Disease also at the University of Leicester, followed by an Odyssey Fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, working on DNA Repair and Recombination. (mpg.de)
  • In 1969, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) initiated a programme to evaluate the carcinogenic risk of chemicals to humans and to produce monographs on individual chemicals. (who.int)
  • Called Alu elements, these relatively short (approximately 300 Watson-Crick base pairs), repetitive non-coding sequences of DNA have been implicated in the rapid evolution of humans and non-human primate species. (technologynetworks.com)
  • Gerring ZF, McRae AF , Montgomery GW, Nyholt DR (2018) Genome-wide DNA methylation profiling in whole blood reveals epigenetic signatures associated with migraine. (allanmcrae.com)
  • Because tissues are composed of several cell-types and even cells within the same cell-type have been shown to display dramatic cell-to-cell variability in gene expression, bulk measurements obscure quantification of how genetic or epigenetic features directly influence the function of individual cells. (confex.com)
  • Further, while cell-to-cell heterogeneity in gene expression has been shown to drive dramatic phenotypic variations, the upstream epigenetic mechanisms regulating this heterogeneity remain largely unknown 8 . (confex.com)
  • Moreover, these long noncoding RNAs were transcriptionally regulated by epigenetic modification, including DNA methylation and histone methylation modification. (cancerindex.org)
  • The methylation of DNA, noncoding RNA, and post-translational modification of histones are the major epigenetic mechanisms. (cmttreatmentreport.com)
  • Bionano Optical Genome Mapping directly observes structural variations by linearizing and imaging DNA in its native state using massively parallel Nano-Channels. (mdanderson.org)
  • As a result, Bionano mapping yields hundreds of times more contiguous assembly than sequencing technologies alone can provide with unparalleled sensitivity for large structural variations (SVs) from 500 bp to mega base pair lengths. (mdanderson.org)
  • Years later, other similarly severe medical conditions were linked to Alu/Alu-mediated structural variations, such as spastic paraplegia 4 and Fanconi anemia. (technologynetworks.com)
  • Dr. Lupski's research interest in structural variant mutagenesis has spanned decades. (technologynetworks.com)
  • Access to pan-genome information greatly facilitates the assessment of structural variations and rapid candidate gene identification. (tamu.edu)
  • Microarray-based gene expression profiling and DNA copy number variation analysis of temporal fossa arachnoid cysts. (uib.no)
  • DNA copy-number variation, methylation and gene expression were profiled in a cohort of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) was used to identify key genes for mRNA vaccines. (frontiersin.org)
  • Three immune subtypes were classified based on immune-related gene expression profiles. (frontiersin.org)
  • They lead to variation in gene expression levels and may account for a large amount of phenotypic variation among individuals and ethnic populations, including differential responses to drugs and environmental stimuli. (analytica-world.com)
  • My graduate and postdoctoral research has focused on investigating how the genome and epigenome regulates the dynamics of gene expression in viral and mammalian systems 8 . (confex.com)
  • Search the gene expression profiles from curated DataSets in the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) repository. (cancerindex.org)
  • How Reliable Are Gene Expression-Based and Immunohistochemical Biomarkers Assessed on a Core-Needle Biopsy? (lu.se)
  • A brief introduction to high throughput technologies for measuring and analyzing gene expression is given. (lu.se)
  • The main emphasis is on supervised machine learning methods for classification and prediction of tumor gene expression profiles. (lu.se)
  • Using such probes, one can obtain a fingerprint of the gene expression activity in a macroscopic sample. (lu.se)
  • Microarrays are one such tool that allows for the study of expression of thousands of genes simultaneously. (lu.se)
  • In what follows we limit ourselves to the analysis of gene expression measurements obtained using microarrays with small spots of DNA fixed to glass slides. (lu.se)
  • Levels of gene expression are measured using a preparation of fluorescently labeled tissue RNA (copies of DNA), together with reference RNA labeled with a different fluorochrome, hybridized onto the slides. (lu.se)
  • Co-expression analysis highlights the function of mitochondrial genes in oxidative phosphorylation, DNA repair and the cell cycle, and shows their connections with clinically actionable genes. (lu.se)
  • Previously, we have established that melanoma can be grouped in gene expression phenotypes with immune-rich melanomas having improved patient survival. (lu.se)
  • In three consecutive papers we have firmly established the presence and significance of gene expression subtypes in melanoma. (lu.se)
  • An animal model is a non-human species used in biomedical research because it can mimic aspects of a biological process or disease found in humans. (genome.gov)
  • Inheritance of DNA methylation state in humans. (allanmcrae.com)
  • Furthermore, neuronal-related genes and genetic pathways are starting to emerge from the CNV loci associated with schizophrenia. (nih.gov)
  • These repeats can expand when they are passed down from parents to children: If a nucleotide, or combination of them, is repeated 10 times in a parents' DNA, it may be repeated hundreds of times in their child, for example. (spectrumnews.org)
  • Adenine (A) is one of the four nucleotide bases in DNA, with the other three being cytosine (C), guanine (G) and thymine (T). Within a double-stranded DNA molecule, adenine bases on one strand pair with thymine bases on the opposite strand. (genome.gov)
  • This process helps identify single or multiple nucleotide variations as well as areas of insertion or deletion. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Although information on both types of genetic variation is complementary in many of these investigations, each has traditionally been analyzed using separate approaches. (mlo-online.com)
  • Yet, reliable qualitative and quantitative detection methods need to be researched and developed to make this task easier. (hindawi.com)
  • Genome-wide detection of human copy number variations using high-density DNA oligonucleotide arrays. (analytica-world.com)
  • Copy Number Variant Detection with Low-Coverage Whole-Genome Sequencing Represents a Viable Alternative to the Conventional Array-CGH. (cdc.gov)
  • Digital PCR technology has been widely used in gene mutation detection, copy number variation detection, microbial detection, genetically modified food detection and next generation sequencing. (seesunid.com)
  • However, the gel electrophoresis detection can only judge the molecular size of the amplified products, but can not deduce the content of DNA in the initial samples. (seesunid.com)
  • However, it is limited in amplification efficiency and relies on standard curves based Ct values, detecting and quantifying low copy number target DNA, as in some complex mixture meat products. (hindawi.com)
  • We have designed a multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) technique for genotyping and CNV determination in one single assay and validated the results by next-generation sequencing and with a KIR gene-specific short tandem repeat assay. (amsterdamumc.org)
  • By transferring a single DNA molecule into an independent reaction chamber, the fluorescence signal was detected and analyzed after PCR amplification, and the absolute quantification of single DNA molecule was realized. (seesunid.com)
  • The traditional PCR technology is to amplify the target gene by PCR amplification. (seesunid.com)
  • In addition, we link hereditary motor neuropathies with various related disorders by addressing the main affected pathways of disease divided into five major processes: axonal transport, tRNA aminoacylation, RNA metabolism and DNA integrity, ion channels and transporters and endoplasmic reticulum. (cmttreatmentreport.com)
  • The absolute quantification of samples is achieved by statistical analysis of the proportion and number of reaction units presenting two signal types. (seesunid.com)
  • Unlike real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR, the whole process of digital PCR does not need to amplify standard curve and housekeeping gene, and has good accuracy and reproducibility, so it can achieve absolute quantification in real sense. (seesunid.com)
  • A study revealed that the number of copies of a variant of the DUF1220 gene contributes to schizophrenia disease risk and to the severity of both disorders. (bbrfoundation.org)
  • Dr. Besse has an active research program recruiting patients with genetically unresolved polycystic kidney and/or liver disease or other inherited kidney diseases for projects involving gene/pathway discovery and variant analysis in genetic kidney diseases. (yale.edu)
  • A range of practical information to assist in the possible preventions to disease through evidence-based research on how the body works. (centenary.org.au)
  • TNRs exhibit dynamic expansion and contraction in a number of disease states, such as fragile X syndrome and Huntington's disease, with the number of repeats varying in both normal and afflicted individuals. (nature.com)
  • Because they are inherited through families, increased copy numbers typically correlate with greater disease severity and/or earlier onset of symptoms. (nature.com)
  • Specifically," says Dr. Sikela, "variation in DUF1220 copy number contributes in a dose-dependent manner -- to schizophrenia disease risk and to the severity of both disorders. (bbrfoundation.org)
  • Designed specifically for molecular cytogenetics research, these new arrays enable the effortless integration of SNP analysis into existing aCGH workflows, providing additional insight into underlying disease mechanisms, at little extra cost. (mlo-online.com)
  • Dr. Besse's field of research interest is genetic kidney diseases, with initial focus on polycystic kidney disease. (yale.edu)
  • Although currently as many as 26 causal genes are known, there is considerable missing heritability compared to other inherited neuropathies such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. (cmttreatmentreport.com)
  • Indeed, in some cases, HLA genes are more highly related to lupus-associated autoantibodies than to the disease itself. (medscape.com)
  • Identification of the new causes of CMT will facilitate in-depth characterization of the underlying molecular mechanisms of CMT, leading to the establishment of therapeutic approaches such as drug development and gene therapy. (cmttreatmentreport.com)
  • Equal quantities of the two samples are then mixed, and competitively co-hybridized to a DNA microarray of several thousand evenly spaced cloned oligonucleotides. (mlo-online.com)
  • As a postdoc with Michael Wigler (2004) and independent Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Fellow (2004-2007), Dr. Hall used microarray technologies and mouse strain genealogies to conduct the first systematic study of DNA copy number variation hotspots. (yale.edu)
  • A single microarray can test for millions of different DNA changes using only one sample. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The team created a list of toxin genes to rapidly identify those present in the MRSA strains, which currently can only be identified with multiple assays in reference laboratories. (sanger.ac.uk)
  • Identify genes of interest, their locations, and how SVs impact them for downstream Applications. (mdanderson.org)
  • GWAS searches through the whole genome, or all of a person's genetic material to identify genes involved in developing cleft lip and/or palate. (uiowa.edu)
  • Therefore, the aim of this systematic review was to summarize current research about problematic video game (PVG) use in people with ASD and identify specific factors associated with problematic video gaming behavior. (cra-rhone-alpes.org)
  • The main principle of digital PCR is to place a single DNA molecule in an independent reaction chamber and amplify it by PCR. (seesunid.com)
  • Before the PCR reaction, the samples were dispersed into tens of thousands of units (reaction chambers), so that only a single DNA molecule existed in each unit. (seesunid.com)
  • DNA fragments from a normal reference sample and a test sample are first labeled with two different fluorophores. (mlo-online.com)
  • 2006) defined a CNV as a DNA segment of one kilobase (kb) or larger that is present at a variable copy number in comparison with a reference genome. (nature.com)
  • DNA from a patient is compared to a reference genome using many oligonucleotide probes. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Each volume is generally printed in 4000 copies for distribution to governments, regulatory bodies and interested scientists. (who.int)
  • The repeats with rare expansions occur more often in genes involved in the nervous, muscular and cardiovascular systems, the study also found. (spectrumnews.org)
  • In 2014 the University of Iowa started a study to research the brain structure and language function of infants with CL/P. The study is currently enrolling male infants under the age of two months old who have not had any surgical procedures. (uiowa.edu)
  • The purpose of this research study is to learn more about how babies think and behave within the first few months following their birth. (uiowa.edu)
  • For this study, the investigators scanned genes spanning the whole genome in the autopsy samples looking for areas of copy number variation. (disabled-world.com)
  • Unique copy number changes were identified, as well as ones that were shared between multiple metastatic sites in each man and with other men in the study. (disabled-world.com)
  • For example, a recent study showed synergistic interaction between risk alleles found in the following pairs of genes: HLA-CTLA4, IRF5-ITGAM, and PDCD1-IL21. (medscape.com)
  • She has contributed approaches for gene validation to the field. (yale.edu)
  • This paper introduces the quantitative method of digital PCR technology, and reviews the research progress of this technology in the main application fields. (seesunid.com)
  • Sex-chromosome copy number variations are also implicated in the risk of SLE. (medscape.com)
  • These data suggest that the predisposition of women to developing SLE is related to X chromosome copy number, not to sex or sex hormones. (medscape.com)
  • A more recent meta-analysis 6 of voxel-based morphometric studies (which are spatially unbiased) found that only right putamen volume loss was significant across studies, although this conclusion remains tentative given the limited number (seven) of available studies. (ceril.cl)
  • Idigm's Bio-Mark gene analysis system and Life Technologies's QuantStudio system. (seesunid.com)
  • Typically when data are presented, the fluor- escent intensity from the tissue is pseudo-colored red and the intensity from the reference green, and the logarithmic ratio of background corrected red and green intensities for each gene (spot) is subject to analysis (see Fig. 1 ). (lu.se)
  • The patient carried a small deletion - 8-kilobase long - of the gene for the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor that binds to low-density lipoprotein particles, which are the primary carriers of cholesterol in the blood. (technologynetworks.com)
  • The tagged DNA binds to its complementary DNA segment and can be detected by measuring the amount and type of fluorescence. (msdmanuals.com)