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India's biomanufacturing sector stands at rank 3 in the Asia-Pacific region and rank 12 globally, with pharma exports expected to cross $30 billion this year. The country's bioeconomy has grown significantly, from $10 billion in 2014 to nearly $170 billion today, and is projected to reach
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A Concordia-led study reveals that algal blooms in Canadian lakes are amplified by an interplay between nutrient pollution from agricultural runoff and climate change. The research, published in Environmental Microbiology, used DNA sequencing of lakebed microbes to study the effects of these drivers on lake ecosystems. Key Takeaways: * The study
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Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research have identified a more accurate testing method to predict which multiple myeloma patients are at a higher risk of relapse. By combining traditional DNA profiling with RNA gene expression testing, doctors can identify high-risk patients who may relapse within 18 months of treatment.
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Research conducted by investigators from University Hospital La Paz in Madrid, Spain, has identified epigenetic markers associated with coronary atherosclerosis in HIV individuals without cardiovascular disease. The study, published in Clinical Epigenetics, analyzed DNA methylation in monocytes and its correlation with coronary atherosclerosis in asymptomatic HIV individuals. The findings suggest
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Research findings from Purdue University suggest that interleukin-27 (IL-27) cell-based gene therapy may be a viable treatment option for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The study, which utilized a cell-based gene therapy approach, demonstrated the ability of IL-27-expressing plasmids to reduce pro-inflammatory gene expression and promote tissue repair in both
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Scientists at University Hospital Basel have made new discoveries about the implications of gene therapy, specifically in the context of CAR (Chimeric Antigen Receptor) T cell engineering. According to a recent study published in Molecular Therapy - Methods & Clinical Development, researchers have found that the method used to engineer
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Investigators at the Sapienza University of Rome have conducted a study comparing gene expression and cell biology in biopsy specimens from repaired and reconstructed anterior cruciate ligaments. The study aimed to understand the differences in cellular activity and gene expression between the two types of ligament reconstruction. The researchers collected
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Research conducted at AstraZeneca has provided new insights into the analysis of DNA methylation in clinically relevant samples. A team of investigators, led by Daniel L. Karl, has compared two methods of DNA methylation analysis, bisulfite conversion and enzymatic methylation sequencing, using commercially available assays in patient samples and cell
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Researchers at Southwest Jiaotong University have developed a gene-modified acoustic metamaterial to enhance the noise reduction capability of sound barriers in transportation buildings. The study, published in the Journal of Building Engineering, indicates that the new material can reduce ambient traffic noise by 7.3 decibels. The research, supported by
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Researchers at Henan University of Technology have investigated the effectiveness of nanoclays in preventing and controlling root rot disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. R. glutinosa (FORg) in Rehmannia glutinosa, a herb of significant medicinal and food value. The study, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,
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Research published in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health has shed light on the potential impact of prenatal pesticide exposure on child neurodevelopment. The study, conducted on a cohort of pregnant farmworkers from Thailand, aimed to investigate the relationship between urinary metabolites of pyrethroid pesticides, placental gene expression
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Investigators from the University of KwaZulu-Natal Westville have published a new study on the seasonal and spatial variability of water quality parameters, antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB), and antibiotic-resistance genes (ARGs) in four municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in the Durban region of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The research found significant effects of
