Research team turns to RNA sequencing as a tool for evaluating large genome-size insects
Genome sequencing, where scientists use laboratory methods to determine a specific organism’s genetic makeup, is…
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Researchers find a biomarker, detectable in the blood through RNA sequencing, that could enable screening for all cancers
Novel findings are a promising step in the development of new tests for cancer early…
Technologies for single-cell RNA profiling can help dissect the cellular bases of complex diseases around the globe
Within a given tissue or organ, cells may appear very similar or even identical. But…
RNA sequencing untangles the most significant genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the most common cause of dementia,…
Single-nucleus RNA sequencing and machine learning provide new insights into brain plasticity and other functions
Analysis also shows severe reduction of these neurons in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s…
Probing the tumor microenvironment
The tumor microenvironment, which includes epithelial, immune and connective tissue cells, plays important roles in…
Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals the cellular and molecular mechanisms of skull formation
The skull performs an essential function: it gives shape to the head and, most importantly,…
New transcriptional profiling technology reveals melanoma biomarkers
UC Davis cancer researchers hope new technology will help diagnose and treat melanoma more successfully…
Waiting in the Wings – Why isn’t single-cell sequencing ready for clinical application?
From The Pathologist by Tian Yu The accurate identification of cellular phenotype, intercellular signaling networks,…
Wastewater RNA sequencing provides early detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants
Writing in the July 7, 2022 online issue of Nature, scientists and physicians at University of…