Researchers have identified a critical structural boundary within the immune-regulating gene RELA—specifically at amino acid proline 290 (P290)—that dictates how genetic mutations manifest in patients with a rare inherited inflammatory disease.
#MolecularGenetics #Immunology #ClinicalPathology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/imgy05222601.html
RELA Gene Boundary & Rare Inflammatory Disease

Discover how identifying the RELA gene P290 boundary helps predict disease severity and guides treatments for rare autoinflammatory conditions.

A novel, nondestructive methodology utilizing dry cytology brushes to extract cellular and genetic material from ancient animal-skin parchments without compromising the physical integrity of the historical artifacts.
#MolecularGenetics #Bioarchaeology #VeterinaryGenetics #ForensicScience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/gen05182601.html
Nondestructive Testing Paves Way for Genetic Analysis of Historical Parchments

Discover how non-invasive cytology swabbing and next-gen DNA sequencing extract historical genetic data from ancient parchments without damage.

Chironex blakangmati is a newly identified, highly venomous species of box jellyfish discovered in the coastal waters of Singapore.
#MarineBiology #Zoology #MolecularGenetics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/mb05152601.html
New Species of Venomous Box Jellyfish Discovered in Singapore

Learn about Chironex blakangmati, a newly discovered venomous box jellyfish in Singapore, its unique morphology, and marine safety significance.

Molecular genetics is the sub-discipline of biology that investigates the structure, function, and manipulation of genes at the molecular level. Its primary goals are to decipher how genetic information is encoded within nucleic acids
#MolecularGenetics #Biology #Genetics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/cat05142601.html
Molecular Genetics: In-Depth Description

Molecular genetics is a vast field that is generally subdivided based on the specific level of genetic inquiry or the scale of the system being analyz

Adenine base editing, a highly targeted form of genetic medicine, has been successfully deployed in a preclinical mouse model to correct the specific DNA mutation (SCN1A) responsible for Dravet syndrome, a severe and often fatal form of childhood epilepsy.
#MolecularGenetics #Neurobiology #GeneTherapy #PrecisionMedicine #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/gen05142601.html
Precision DNA editing targets root cause of severe childhood epilepsy in preclinical study

Learn how precision adenine base editing targets the SCN1A mutation to correct the root cause of Dravet syndrome, a severe childhood epilepsy.

Researchers have identified a novel cluster of liver cells (hepatocytes) that specifically emerge during metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). These cells exhibit unique gene expression and cellular senescence, acting as a critical regulator of liver disease progression.
#Hepatology #CellBiology #DevelopmentalBiology #MolecularGenetics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/bio05042601.html
New Liver Cell Discovered to Protect Against MASH

Researchers discovered a novel liver cell utilizing the THEMIS gene to protect against MASH, offering a new therapeutic target for liver disease.

PCR is a (Surprisingly) Near-Optimal Technology

Photonic PCR is a technology that can be used to do an entire PCR in about six minutes. But there are several reasons why it's unlikely to catch on.

Niko McCarty
Base editing, a highly precise gene-editing technology, has successfully corrected the PEX1 genetic mutation responsible for Zellweger spectrum disorder in a mouse model, significantly restoring liver and peroxisome function.
#MolecularGenetics #BiomedicalEngineering #GeneTherapy #Genetics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/04/gen04142601.html
Base editing repairs mutation and liver function in mouse model of Zellweger spectrum disorder

The base editing enzyme used in this study is the same one that fixed Baby KJ Muldoon’s disease-causing mutation and saved his life in 2025.

Ocular coloboma is a congenital eye defect that occurs when the optic fissure fails to close properly during early development. Recent research utilizing lab-grown, miniature human retinas—known as retinal organoids—has identified how mutations in a specific growth-controlling protein contribute to this condition.
#MolecularGenetics #DevelopmentalBiology #Ophthalmology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/04/gen04132601.html
Lab-grown retina gives gene change clue to rare childhood eye condition

Coloboma arises when a structure in the developing eye, the optic fissure, fails to close properly and often co‑occurs with other tissue‑fusion proble

This novel therapeutic approach utilizes specialized lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver follistatin messenger RNA (mRNA) directly to lung tumors, simultaneously inhibiting cancer growth and reversing cachexia, a severe muscle-wasting syndrome.
#Oncology #Pharmacology #Nanomedicine #MolecularGenetics #cancer #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/04/ongy04062601.html
Researchers find way to treat lung cancer and associated muscle wasting at the same time

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and cachexia is responsible for up to 30% of those fatalities