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Virus-like transposons wage war on the species barrier

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

However, the mechanism of how such an unlikely event occurs remained unknown. Scientists have known for decades that genes can be transferred from one species to another, both in animals and plants. Now, researchers identify a vector of horizontal gene transfer (HGT) in worms.

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Ancient retroviruses played a key role in the evolution of vertebrate brains

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The gene sequence, which they dubbed 'RetroMyelin,' is likely a result of ancient viral infection, and comparisons of RetroMyelin in mammals, amphibians, and fish suggest that retroviral infection and genome-invasion events occurred separately in each of these groups.

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Virus-like transposons wage war on the species barrier

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

However, the mechanism of how such an unlikely event occurs remained unknown. Scientists have known for decades that genes can be transferred from one species to another, both in animals and plants.

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Viral Vectors 101: Voltage Indicators

addgene Blog

Thankfully, there is a tool to measure these electrical events! Cellular activities like action potentials, muscle contractions, and the control of voltage gated ion channels all depend on transmitting and sensing electrical potential. Voltage indicators are voltmeters for cells!

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Twist Bioscience

Human Comprehensive Exome Human Core Exome Human Methylome Panel Human RefSeq Panel Mitochondrial Panel Mouse Exome Panel Respiratory Virus Research Panel Comprehensive Viral Research Panel Twist's Whole Exome Library Preparation Workflow.

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FDA Approves Merck’s ENFLONSIA™ to Prevent RSV in Infants

The Pharma Data

This new monoclonal antibody therapy is designed to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in neonates and infants born during or entering their first RSV season. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granting approval for ENFLONSIA™ (clesrovimab-cfor).

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Targeted drug treatment leads tumor cells to imitate viral infection

Broad Institute

Targeted drug treatment leads tumor cells to imitate viral infection By Ari Navetta July 11, 2024 Breadcrumb Home Targeted drug treatment leads tumor cells to imitate viral infection Exploiting "viral mimicry," mIDH1 inhibitors trick tumors into thinking they are infected with a virus.