Tools & Techniques News

Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) occur where a single base pair at a specific locus differs from the standard sequence. The SNP might relate to disease susceptibility, pathogenesis of disease, or efficacy of specific drugs. Identifying SNPs is useful for improving our understanding of human genetics and as a clinical diagnostic tool.

From excising integrated viral sequences to modifying stem cells, CRISPR offers new possibilities for developing HIV treatments.

Targeting oncogenic transcription factors like MYC is challenging, but researchers found a way to target its regulator, WDR5, for degradation, exemplifying the capacity of protein degraders to target the “undruggable.”

EVERSANA launches chronic disease real-world data solution to improving patient outcome

Microcombs could be used in many ways, including detecting disease and finding new planets

“Beyond COVID-19, we believe SMAs have huge potential to unblock constrictions in the drug pipeline.”

The Quinten Group spins off Quinten Health, using AI for precision care and real-world data science

Yurogen and Asuragen acquisitions expected to aid wide range of researchers