In each type of cell, like a muscle cell or a skin cell, different genes are expressed (turned on) or silenced (turned off). If the cells that are turned on mutate, they could—depending on what role ...

Most pharmaceuticals sold today have their origin in a biochemistry laboratory. Drug discovery has traditionally started with a biochemical pathway implicated in a pathophysiological process. An ...

A standard Internet protocol that checks errors made during email transmissions has now inspired a revolutionary method to transform DNA microarray analysis, a common technology used to understand ...

Ariosa Diagnostics announced that its scientists have successfully tested and implemented a microarray DNA quantification method for Ariosa's Harmony Non-Invasive Prenatal Test SAN JOSE, California, ...

Takara Bio Inc., a biotechnology company in Otsu, Japan, has developed a system which allows for mass production of a wide variety of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) fragments needed to make DNA ...

Phase I and Pharmacologic Study of Oral ZD9331, A Novel Nonpolyglutamated Thymidylate Synthase Inhibitor, in Adult Patients With Solid Tumors ABSTRACT: Aberrant gene expression is critical for tumor ...

Illumina has recently advanced its plan to divest its cancer-diagnostics unit, a move intended to ease regulatory pressure and sharpen its focus on core DNA sequencing and microarray technologies.

An international research team led by the University of Vienna has succeeded in developing a new version of RNA building blocks with higher chemical reactivity and photosensitivity. This can ...