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Researchers create a technique using prime editing to quickly and easily screen cancer genes, revealing new information on p53 mutations. The method allows for the analysis of over 1,000 different mutations in the tumor suppressor gene p53, which are seen in more than half of all cancer patients.
Researchers from Nano Life Science Institute discovered how genetically designed peptides form single-molecule thick crystals on graphite surfaces. The behavior is directly related to their molecular architecture, with negatively charged and positively charged peptides forming unique oblique lattices.
Researchers tested AlphaFold2's ability to predict protein structure changes from single point mutations. They found that AlphaFold can accurately predict deformation at the chromophore-binding site, leading to accurate predictions of fluorescence in fluorescent proteins.
Researchers have identified a common mutation in the transcription factor IRF4 that drives tumor cell development in Hodgkin's lymphoma. This mutation leads to the activation of disease-relevant genes, and blocking its effects could provide new therapeutic opportunities.
Researchers determined the cryo-EM structure of IGF Ternary complex and its assembly & activation mechanism. The study reveals how IGFBP3 and ALS form a stable complex with IGF1, regulating its activity. The findings provide new insights into growth-related diseases such as growth hormone deficiency and ALS deficiency.
Scientists have successfully developed a gene-editing platform called TALED that can perform A-to-G base conversion in mitochondria, the final missing piece of the puzzle in gene-editing technology. This breakthrough has significant implications for treating previously incurable genetic diseases caused by mutations in mitochondrial DNA.
Scientists have discovered that tiny point mutations in a gene can modify T cells to be less aggressive, leading to reduced inflammation and autoimmune responses. This finding has potential implications for stem cell transplantation, where T-cell transfusion is used to prevent severe side effects.
A research team at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has optimized a prime editing system to create desired point mutations, insertions, and deletions in rice and wheat. The system, called PPE, has achieved efficiencies up to 19.2% with various types of mutations.
Researchers have developed a new technique to detect point mutations relevant to human health, providing accurate early diagnosis and guiding therapy. The method, called SNIPRs, can be applied in living cells and offers a rapid, highly accurate, and inexpensive means of identifying mutations.
Researchers have discovered that DNA base editors can induce tens of thousands of off-target RNA single nucleotide variants (SNVs). To address this issue, they engineered deaminases to eliminate the off-target effects, providing a solution for the clinical application of these methods.
Researchers have developed gene-edited zebrafish models using CRISPR/Cas9, enabling precise point mutations to replicate human disease-associated genetic variants. This advancement improves the efficiency of disease modeling and opens new doors for understanding genetic disorders.
Researchers at Wyss Institute developed a CRISPR/Cas9 genome surveillance tool to prevent point mutations in human DNA. The approach enhances Cas9's specificity, allowing for the removal of deleterious genetic variants.
Researchers have created a new genome editing tool that can directly repair common DNA point mutations. The 'base editor' works by converting adenine to guanine without cutting the double helix, with high efficiency and minimal byproducts.
Researchers found that a specific gene mutation linked to impulsive behavior also protects carriers from obesity and insulin resistance, which are risk factors for type 2 diabetes. The study suggests that lower testosterone levels in these individuals actually increase insulin sensitivity.
A recent study found two genetic mutations in the SLC19A3 gene to be strongly associated with reduced risk of diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy. These mutations, which prevent high blood sugar damage to tiny blood vessels, have significant implications for diabetes prevention and treatment.
Researchers have identified two distinct pathways that influence the aggressiveness of pediatric brain tumors, suggesting different treatment approaches. The study found that point mutations in the BRAF gene lead to a more aggressive form of the disease than K:B fusion.
A single point mutation has been identified in Listeria monocytogenes that enhances its ability to grow at refrigeration temperatures and in high salt concentrations. This finding raises significant concerns for food safety, as the mutated strain could become even more formidable.
Researchers found that about three percent of new mutations are 'multi-nucleotide mutations,' which may allow organisms to leap across fitness valleys and reach a higher-fitness state by acquiring multiple mutations simultaneously. The study provides evidence for a possible new mechanism of adaptation.