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Alternative splicing: study genetic complexity through NGS analysis

This diagram illustrates the concept of alternative splicing, a key biological process where exons and introns from a pre-mRNA are rearranged to produce different mRNA isoforms from the same gene. The figure shows a DNA strand with distinct colors used to differentiate between exons and introns. It highlights how the splicing process can result in multiple protein variants, contributing to gene expression regulation and protein diversity in eukaryotic organisms. Alternative splicing is crucial for understanding the complexity of the human genome and its role in various diseases, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.

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Single-cell RNA sequencing: the future of genome biology?

Here you can read more about the differences between bulk RNA-seq and scRNA-Seq, the benefits and disadvantages of scRNA-seq and what might be possible in the future. We will also briefly discuss the analysis of scRNA-Seq. How can scRNA-seq be used to study cell heterogeneity, cell type identification, cell state transitions or spatial transcriptomics.

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SPTAN1: A Journey into the World of Neurological Health

The SPTAN1 gene carries instructions for making a membrane scaffolding protein called alpha-II spectrin. This protein is like a construction worker, helping to build and maintain the structure of our cells, especially in the brain. Think of it as the scaffolding that holds everything together.

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Decoding the Mysteries of RNA Methylation: Exploring Bisulfite Sequencing

Bisulfite sequencing is a powerful technique for studying RNA methylation patterns. In this article, we will explore bisulfite sequencing for RNA methylation research, explaining its principles, applications, and the insights it provides into the complex world of epitranscriptomics.

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Stress awareness month

Stress Awareness Month is held every April to raise awareness about the impact of stress on our lives and to provide resources and tools to help individuals manage stress effectively.

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The link between obesity and gut bacteria

Obesity and gut bacteria are closely linked. In this blog we discuss the possibility of bacterial transfer between lean and overweight people, the link between nutrition and gut bacteria, the effect of food supplements and tips for getting more good bacteria in the gut.

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Oral mucositis, a painful side effect of cancer treatment

Oral mucositis is a condition where the lining of the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract becomes inflamed and develops painful mouth sores or ulcers. Unfortunately, it is a common side effect of certain cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

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Rare Disease Day

What is rare disease day? What can we do on rare disease day? Are there any event happening near me?

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