Genetic diseases are disorders stemming from mutations in an individual's DNA sequence. These conditions can be a result of mutations in a single or multiple genes. An example of a genetic disease is cystic fibrosis: an inherited, progressive disease that affects the respiratory system.
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Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) have each gained attention as promising liquid biopsy markers, offering molecular insights into cancer progression, overall s...
Join Dr. Emily Hodges, assistant professor of biochemistry at Vanderbilt University, to learn more about how the Hodges Lab is utilizing the 6-base genome to investigate the dynamics of enha...
MAR 26, 2024 | 7:00 PM
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The implementation of a preemptive pharmacogenomics (PGx) program in a hospital setting requires a multidisciplinary approach to ensure seamless integration of each stage of the process for...
MAR 26, 2024 | 8:00 AM
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The implementation of a preemptive pharmacogenomics (PGx) program in a hospital setting requires a multidisciplinary approach to ensure seamless integration of each stage of the process for...
The clinical interpretation of genetic testing results remains one of the most significant hurdles in effectively applying genomics in modern medicine. Errors in variant interpretation, whet...
An estimated 48.5 million couples suffer from infertility worldwide, driving up usage of assisted reproductive technologies around the globe. As a result, preimplantation genetic testing (PG...
As the vast landscape of genetic oncology continues to expand, the ability to understand and utilize the full potential of this rich data becomes increasingly challenging. As a result, resea...
NOV 30, 2023 | 12:00 PM
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Pathology Perspective: Discover the critical need for genomic testing in cancer and explore the differences between traditional tissue biopsies and liquid genomic profiling. We'll dive i...
Tumor genomic profiling can be complicated, especially for diseases that commonly have multiple different genomic biomarkers of interest, such as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and color...
RNA-Seq remains a critical and robust methodology in understanding cellular and organismal changes associated with development and disease. Advances in automation have helped reduce the cost...
In this talk we will explore the application of Multiplexed Error-Robust Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (MERFISH) technology to decode spatially regulated disease drivers in human heart...
SiO2 Materials Science is a company with deep roots in materials science and engineering and a track record of innovative packaging products for pharmaceutical drugs. The company also manufa...
Gene therapy holds potential for treating neurological diseases by delivering genetic information into specific cell types. However, selective and efficient targeting of cell types remains c...
DNA comprises molecular information stored in genetic and epigenetic bases, both of which are vital to our understanding of biology in health and disease. The interaction of genetics with th...
Organoids are three-dimensional (3D) multi-cellular, microtissues derived from stem cells that closely mimic the complex structure and functionality of human organs. They offer more accurate...
Organoids are three-dimensional (3D) multi-cellular, microtissues derived from stem cells that closely mimic the complex structure and functionality of human organs. They offer more accurate...
Epigenetic modifications such as DNA methylation have long shown promise as potential biomarkers to diagnose and guide treatment of many human diseases, including multiple types of cancers....
OCT 05, 2023 | 1:00 AM
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Organoids continue to gain traction in drug discovery efforts as they offer a more biologically relevant disease model than traditional approaches. But they aren't without challenges. Jo...
AUG 01, 2023 | 10:00 AM
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Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is common and usually results in a mild, non-specific illness in otherwise healthy individuals followed by asymptomatic latency. However, congenital CMV...
JUL 26, 2023 | 3:10 PM
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Cell-based immunotherapy has become the new-generation cancer medicine, and “off-the-shelf” cell products that can be manufactured at large scale and distributed readily to treat...
JUL 26, 2023 | 1:50 PM
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The use of adeno-associated viruses (AAV) as gene delivery vectors has vast potential for the treatment of many severe human diseases. A small group of intensively studied AAV capsids have b...