Navigation Links
Study finds 60 new genes controlled by DNA snippet

Researchers worldwide are seeking to define ancient sections of our genetic code that may soon be as important to medical science as genes. A new wave of research is concerned with, not how genes work, but how small regulatory DNA sequences tell genes where, when and to what degree to "turn on." As part of this effort, researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center scanned through the vast human DNA code to reveal for the first time 60 genes influenced by one such sequence, according to an article published today in the journal Genome Research.

Growing knowledge of how regulatory sequences control gene behavior has the potential to create new classes of treatment for nerve disorders and heart failure. Such sequences may also help to explain why humans are so complex, despite having one-fifth as much genetic material as wheat for instance. Medical center researchers are working on just one of more than 100 regulatory sequences identified so far, each the subject of intense study.

"Most people don't realize that genes make up a very small percentage of the human DNA code," said Joseph M. Miano, Ph.D., senior author of the journal paper and associate professor within the Cardiovascular Research Institute at the medical center. "Genes are relatively straightforward compared to what lies ahead. We believe that the real genetic gymnastics, the real intelligence of our system, is controlled by tiny bits of genetic material that tell genes what to do."

"Junk DNA" No More
Genes are the chains of deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA) that encode instructions for the building of proteins, the workhorses that make up the body's organs and carry its signals. The Human Genome Project, which first reported results in 2001, produced a near complete listing of the DNA sequences that make up all human genes (the genome). Key project findings included that human genetic material consists of about 3 billion base pairs, the "letters" that make up the
'"/>

Source:University of Rochester Medical Center


Page: 1 2 3 4 5

Related biology news :

1. Novel Asthma Study Shows Multiple Genetic Input Required; Single-gene Solution Shot Down
2. Emory Study Tests Bone Marrow Stem Cells to Improve Circulation in Legs
3. UCLA Study Shows One-Third of Drug Ads in Medical Journals Do Not Contain References Supporting Medical Claims
4. Study Demonstrates Gene Expression Microarrays are Comparable and Reproducible
5. Study Links Ebola Outbreaks To Animal Carcasses
6. Breakthrough Microarray-based Technology for the Study of Cancer
7. NYU Study Reveals How Brains Immune System Fights Viral Encephalitis
8. Study finds more than one-third of human genome regulated by RNA
9. Leukemia Drug Breakthrough Study In New England Journal Of Medicine
10. Study identifies predictors of HIV drug resistance in patients beginning triple therapy
11. New Study from Affymetrix Laboratories Points to Changing View of How Genome Works
Post Your Comments:
(Date:7/24/2008)... Irvine, Calif., July 24, 2008 Adult stem cells o...commonly believed, and with proper stimulation the...t to disease or injury, a study by UC Irvine scien...the true stem cells in the mammalian brain are the...rain and spinal cord, rather than cells in the sub...
(Date:7/24/2008)...Irvine, Calif. UC Irvine researchers have found a... body clock and metabolism. The discovery reveals...obesity and other related diseases. , Paolo Sass...armacology, and his colleagues have identified tha... the body,s circadian rhythms, works in balance wi...
(Date:7/24/2008)...AMES and IOWA CITY, Iowa The University of Iowa a...es to significantly enhance both institutions, gen...ns have each purchased a massively parallel DNA se...sequences at the rate of millions to billions of b...unique advantages will be available on a fee-for-...
(Date:7/23/2008)...nverting livestock manure into a domestic renewabl... meet up to three per cent of North America,s enti...uction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), accordi...ly, in the Institute of Physics, Environmental Re...: The Energy and Emissions Benefits of Converting ...
Breaking Biology News(10 mins):Adult stem cells activated in mammalian brain 2Adult stem cells activated in mammalian brain 3Circadian rhythm-metabolism link discovered 2UI and ISU establish shared DNA sequencing instrumentation 2UI and ISU establish shared DNA sequencing instrumentation 3Cow power could generate electricity for millions 2Favrille Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Financial Results 3361 1Favrille Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Financial Results 3361 2Favrille Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Financial Results 3361 3Favrille Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Financial Results 3361 4Favrille Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Financial Results 3361 5Favrille Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Financial Results 3361 6Favrille Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Financial Results 3361 7Favrille Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Financial Results 3361 8Favrille Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Financial Results 3361 9Hey Boomers Heres to Your Health 21 12185 1Hey Boomers Heres to Your Health 21 12185 2Hey Boomers Heres to Your Health 21 12185 3Hey Boomers Heres to Your Health 21 12185 4Hey Boomers Heres to Your Health 21 12185 5Columbus Regional Hospital Selects TransUnions Healthcare Revenue Cycle Platform to Improve Its Emergency Departments Registration Process and Reduce 12183 1Columbus Regional Hospital Selects TransUnions Healthcare Revenue Cycle Platform to Improve Its Emergency Departments Registration Process and Reduce 12183 2Columbus Regional Hospital Selects TransUnions Healthcare Revenue Cycle Platform to Improve Its Emergency Departments Registration Process and Reduce 12183 3Dr Carolyn Jacob Hires Empower Public Relations 12182 1Dr Carolyn Jacob Hires Empower Public Relations 12182 2
...ck,s horticultural research arm Warwick HRI have c...t DNA that will provide a massive boost to the wor...libraries is the largest of its type in the world ...e. , The Warwick researchers have set up a new spi...ited" to develop this powerful new resource for pl...
...apy for breast cancer , A team from the Universit...t by using a cancer vaccine based on the bacterium...stablished breast tumors. Cancer vaccines, which a...by boosting an immune response against tumor-assoc..., led by Yvonne Paterson, PhD, Professor of Microb...
...y biologists at New York University,s Center for C...ith researchers at Harvard University, the Max Pla...ut a preliminary molecular diagram of the early st...ime a global look at how a single cell begins its ...are reported in the August 11 issue of the journal...
...increases blood pressure by activating tiny pores,... levels of sodium to be reabsorbed into the blood,...e found. The findings shed light on the underlying...help explain why patients with hypertension linked...ements in order to keep their high blood pressure ...
Other Biology News:New plant DNA libraries provides massive boost to world's plant researchers 2Breast tumors in mice eradicated using cancer vaccine 2Breast tumors in mice eradicated using cancer vaccine 3NYU biologists map out early stages of embryo formation 2Enzyme affects hypertension by controlling salt levels in body 2Enzyme affects hypertension by controlling salt levels in body 3
(Date:7/24/2008)...re/ -- The Global Probiotics Council,(GPC), a comm...ult Honsha,Co., Ltd., announced the two awardees w...rant for Probiotics Research (YIGPRO) today. The p...who will continue to contribute to,the advancement...United,States., Ajay S. Gulati, MD, an Assistant ...
(Date:7/24/2008)... Important Advance in Radiofrequency ...if., July 24 /- PEAK Surgical, Inc., ...tissue dissection system,based on a proprietary te...rug Administration has granted the company 510(k) ... use in general surgery. The PEAK Surgery System,c...
(Date:7/24/2008)...ire/ -- Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,a privately-...nced that it,has launched ceftazidime for injectio...m antibiotic. Sagent will offer ceftazidime in 1,a...ge vials. According to,IMS data, 2007 sales of inj...ximately $45.7 million., "Sagent is proud to be p...
(Date:7/24/2008)...swire-FirstCall/ -- United,Therapeutics Corporatio...lease its 2008 second quarter financial results be...., United Therapeutics will host a half-hour tele.... Eastern Time. The teleconference is accessible,b...rs dialing,1-706-679-8129. A rebroadcast of the te...
Breaking Biology Technology:Global Probiotics Council Announces First Awardees for New Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research 2Global Probiotics Council Announces First Awardees for New Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research 3Global Probiotics Council Announces First Awardees for New Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research 4PEAK Surgical Receives 510(k) Clearance to Market PEAK(R) Surgery System for Use in General Surgery 2PEAK Surgical Receives 510(k) Clearance to Market PEAK(R) Surgery System for Use in General Surgery 3PEAK Surgical Receives 510(k) Clearance to Market PEAK(R) Surgery System for Use in General Surgery 4Sagent Pharmaceuticals Launches Ceftazidime for Injection, USP 2
... Madison, Wis. - The next generation of high-perf...on crystals, according to engineering researchers ...hese are no ordinary crystals. Teams of scientists...s in the making, are examining a material called ...romechanical systems into which it could be integr...
... M adison, Wis. - Recently, as I sat at lunc... couldn,t help but reflect on how our professional...opinion, for the better. , ,As the CEO of a compa...ication technology and on-demand knowledge, I rema... continues to transform and enhance our profession...
... Madison, Wis. - Wisconsin-based high-tech startu...m some relatively far-flung investors. The most re...C , a company that is developing laboratory tools ...ntiation. , ,Primorigen, a developer of protein ta...cts, will use a pair of investments totaling $2.45...
... West Allis, Wis. - The exodus continues at Merg...ging software developer, which does business as Me...written notification from counsel" to Brian E. Ped...ident of Merge subsidiary Cedara Software , of Pe...g. 18. , ,Pedlar is the fifth executive to leave t...
Other Biology Technology:Nano-diamond film studied at UW could advance telecommunications 2Nano-diamond film studied at UW could advance telecommunications 3Visions: Rimas Buinevicius, CEO of Sonic Foundry 2Visions: Rimas Buinevicius, CEO of Sonic Foundry 3Wisconsin start up Primorigen Biosciences corrals out-of-state investment 2Pedlar the latest executive to leave Merge 2
The Trans-Blot Plus gel and cassette assembly tray is used to hold the Trans-Blot Plus gel holder cassette, buffer, and other materials for the gel and membrane sandwich during their assembly.
The Model 111 mini IEF cell is an apparatus dedicated to general analytical isoelectric focusing (IEF) using polyacrylamide or agarose slab gels. The cell includes the electrophoresis chamber and lid
...k FXP is the latest entry in the Biomek line. With...ional accuracy and increased robustness, it can me... be configured with either one or two pipetting po...ets the standard for flexible laboratory solutions...
...rating a wide range of next-generation features in...standard for flexible laboratory solutions. It put...ting, dilution, dispensing, and integrations into...flexible as it is efficient and economical. The Bi...
Biology Products: