Articles tagged with Bioinformatics
Researchers found a common genetic signature consisting of 67 genes that are abnormally expressed in all cancers. These genes are involved in cell cycle and proliferation, making the discovery logical despite its difficulty.
A Virginia Tech researcher has been awarded $1.8 million to investigate the Arabidopsis genome, a key plant model organism. The project aims to understand the function of SABATH faculty of methyltransferase genes in plants, which could lead to breakthroughs in plant physiology and reproduction.
The formation of wwPDB formalizes the global character of the Protein Data Bank, ensuring transparency and quality of data. The collaboration allows for individual creativity in presenting and making data available to the community.
The Virginia Bioinformatics Institute is at the forefront of a new regional center of excellence for biodefense and infectious disease research. This initiative aims to combat infectious diseases, including potential bioterrorism threats, by leveraging genomics, bioinformatics, and supercomputing capabilities.
The NIH award will focus on oxidative stress research in baker's yeast, with the goal of developing new strategies to combat neurodegenerative diseases. The grant also provides opportunities for high school and undergraduate students from economically-depressed areas to receive bioinformatics training.
The Early Detection Initiative aims to identify proteins that signify cancer presence or risk in human blood samples using proteomics techniques. Researchers will analyze data from large groups of individuals with known health histories and behaviors.
Researchers at Virginia Tech's Bioinformatics Institute will sequence the genomes of two Phytophthora species, including one that causes over $1 billion in soybean losses annually. The project aims to understand how these pathogens operate and develop strategies to control them, with potential benefits for marine species like diatoms.
The collaboration will focus on understanding infectious disease pathogens, host interactions, and environmental factors. Researchers will develop technologies for rapid detection, identification, and remediation of pathogens.
Yale University has been awarded a $1.3 million pre-center grant to prepare for the potential establishment of a Center of Excellence in Biomedical Computing. The grant aims to train new scientists in interdisciplinary areas of biomedical computing, addressing a critical shortage identified by NIH.
The NSF-funded Expresso project develops a computational system for microarray bioinformatics, enabling the automation of tedious methodological aspects. The project will be used for various experimental biology research projects, including Loblolly Pine tree drought resistance and human tissue analysis.
Researchers at VBI are developing software to integrate metabolomics data with gene expression and proteomics, enabling scientists to pinpoint the exact function of genes and proteins. The collaboration with Phenomenome aims to create a global understanding of biological systems from a dynamic perspective.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft has chosen five locations to develop bioinformatics capabilities, focusing on Bielefeld, Munich, Leipzig, Saarbrücken, and Tübingen. The initiative aims to boost Germany's attractiveness in life sciences and academic research.