Sanger Sequencing Steps and Process
Sanger sequencing, also known as the dideoxy chain-termination method, is one of the cornerstone techniques for determining the exact nucleotide sequence of DNA. Introduced by [Read More…]
Category: Biotechnology
A recently found gene could influence lifespan
Researchers found that among all proteins, one protein-OSER1, greatly influences longevity.
Monoclonal Antibodies – Definition, Structure and Working
Monoclonal antibodies revolutionized medicine by introducing a range of targeted therapies against malignant diseases, autoimmune disorders, infectious diseases, and many others. They are engineered from [Read More…]
Researchers developed AI-powered detection of genetic epilepsies over current genetic diagnosis
Numerous treatments are being developed to target the genes causing the more than 100 epilepsies that have been linked to a single gene mutation.
Autoclave Sterilization – Principle, Procedure and Types
  Table of contents Principle Components Procedure Types Autoclave sterilization is a common sterilization method used in biological laboratories. It has a principle of physical/moist [Read More…]
Genetic diagnostics identifies 34 new genetic diseases
For the best possible care, ultra-rare illnesses need both sophisticated genetic tests and diverse clinical competence.
CRISPR technology paves the way for a new antidote for Cobra bites
Every year, hundreds of individuals are killed by cobra venom, and an estimated 100,000 more suffer severe injuries from necrosis, which is the loss of bodily tissue and cells and can result in amputation.
Researchers uncovered the DNA mechanisms of rare genetic diseases
Genetic illnesses arise from alterations or mutations in DNA that impair regular biological processes.
DNA preserved in an amber-like polymer
The scientists demonstrated that they could store a whole human genome and DNA sequences encoding the Jurassic Park theme song using this polymer.
An improved prime editing system can do gene-sized edits in human cells at therapeutic levels
The discovery, made in the lab of David Liu, a member of the Broad Core Institute, may one day aid in developing a single gene treatment for illnesses like cystic fibrosis.
