Bioinformatics Articles
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Unraveling the Complexity of Glycans: Exploring Glycan Arrays and Their Applications
Introduction Glycans, also known as carbohydrates, are complex molecules that play a crucial role in various biological processes. They are involved in cell signaling, immune responses, and cell adhesion, among other functions. Glycan arrays have emerged as powerful tools for studying the interactions between glycans and other molecules. In this blog post, we will delve into the world of glycan ...
By CD BioGlyco.
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Nanopore Sequencing: Bioinformatics Analysis of ONT Data
Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) sequencing has witnessed significant progress in recent years, becoming a key player in the genomics field. As the technology matures, so does the bioinformatics analysis of ONT data. Researchers have been diligently developing specialized tools and algorithms to better utilize the unique characteristics of ONT data, such as long read lengths and ionic current ...
By CD Genomics
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CD Genomics Takes Genomic Research to New Heights with Ribo-seq Technology
CD Genomics, a well-established leader in transcriptome solutions, is pleased to announce the introduction of Ribosome Profiling technology. This innovative technique promises to provide valuable insights into gene expression, protein synthesis, and regulation, offering potential advancements in the field of RNA translation research. Ribo-seq is a cutting-edge high-resolution sequencing ...
By CD Genomics
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What Is Metabolomics?
Metabolism is the assembly of biochemical reactions in living organisms, the material basis for life maintenance of living organisms, and an important basis for the study of life activities. Metabolomics studies the endogenous metabolic activities of life under the influence of the internal and external environments, including the detection and analysis of metabolite types and quantities and ...
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Clonality Analysis Service: A Paradigm Shift in Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Understanding Clonality Analysis Clonality refers to the origin of a cell population from a single 'parent' or progenitor cell through asexual reproduction or division. This concept is vital in cancer studies as it helps track the development of tumor cells from a single mutated cell. Clonality analysis is thus essential in understanding the evolution and the spread of cancerous cells in a ...
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Advances in siRNA Drug Research
siRNA, with a molecular weight of about 13 kDa, recruits the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) to mRNA through base pairing, thereby inhibiting protein translation. The mRNA is targeted for cleavage through the catalysis of the RISC protein Ago2, a member of the Argonaute family. In addition, other Ago proteins (Ago1, Ago3, and Ago4) catalyze endonuclease-mediated degradation of non-specific ...
By BOC Sciences
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A Primer in Biological Data Analysis and Visualization
With the development of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and new sequencers, the exponential growth of biological information generated by the scientific community has brought benefits as well as new challenges to researchers. In the era of big data, the field of bioinformatics has made significant progress in the analysis and interpretation of biological data. Therefore, there is a ...
By CD Genomics
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Epitranscriptomic Modifications and How to Detect Them
What is epitranscriptomic modification? RNA modifications, not limited to purine or pyrimidine bases, including N6-methyladenosine (m6A), 1-methyladenosine (m1A), 5-methylcytidine (m5C), 5-hydroxymethylcytidine (hm5C), 5-formylcytidine (f5C), 5-carboxycytidine (ca5C), inosine (I), pseudouridine (Ψ), and 2′-O-methylation (Nm). RNA modifications can structurally alter the pairing of ...
By CD Genomics
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Unveiling Gene Isoforms by RNA Sequencing: Detection Methods and Applications
What Is Gene Isoform? Gene isoforms are different variations or versions of a gene that can be produced by alternative splicing or alternative transcription initiation and termination. These isoforms are often present in the same organism or cell type but differ in their coding sequence or in the regulatory elements that control their expression. Alternative splicing is a process in which ...
By CD Genomics
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In Silico Sorcery: Envisioning Tomorrow's Drugs Today with Computational Design
In the dynamic realm of drug discovery, the pursuit of innovative and effective treatments for diverse diseases demands groundbreaking approaches that can expedite the drug development lifecycle. Amidst these endeavors, Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) has emerged as a transformative methodology, harnessing the power of computational tools and simulations to predict, understand, and optimize the ...
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Understanding Drug-Disease Relationship Analysis: A Key to Drug Discovery
In the realm of modern medicine, the quest for new and effective drugs to combat various diseases is a continuous journey. Drug discovery, the process of identifying compounds that can potentially treat diseases, has seen a significant transformation in recent years, thanks to advancements in computational biology and artificial intelligence (AI). In this article, we will delve into the ...
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Decoding the Secrets of Post-Translational Modifications: Unveiling the Power of PTM Predictions
Post-translational modifications (PTMs) are essential chemical alterations that occur on proteins after their synthesis. These modifications play a crucial role in regulating protein function, cellular signaling, and overall biological processes. To unravel the mysteries of PTMs and understand their functional implications, scientists have developed PTM prediction tools that utilize computational ...
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Applications of Single-Cell RNA Sequencing in Drug Discovery and Development
Advantages of Single-Cell RNA Sequencing in Drug Discovery Single-Cell RNA Sequencing (scRNA-seq) offers several advantages in drug discovery, primarily through target identification. By analyzing complex tissues and diseases at the cellular level, scRNA-seq allows researchers to identify distinct cell subtypes and their gene expression profiles. This knowledge enhances our understanding of ...
By CD Genomics
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Detecting Fusion Transcripts by RNA Sequencing in Screening Tumors
What is fusion gene? What is Chimeric RNAs? A fusion gene is a chimeric gene formed by the fusion of partial sequences of two genes, usually due to chromosomal translocations or deletions. These chimeric genes can form abnormal transcripts or proteins in subsequent biological processes, which can lead to or promote the development of tumors. For example, in chronic granulocytic leukemia, ...
By CD Genomics
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The Methods of Whole Genome Sequencing
Overview of Whole Genome Sequencing The genome of each individual organism contains its entire genetic information. Whole genome sequencing technology can comprehensively and accurately analyze entire genomes, thereby breaking the information contained in it and revealing the complexity and diversity of the genome. The emergence of whole genome sequencing technology is a revolutionary advancement ...
By CD Genomics
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Creative Proteomics Launches BioID Platform for Proximity-Dependent Biotin Identification
Molecular Interaction is a subdivision of Creative Proteomics that focuses on the study of biomolecular interactions. The project manager of the division is proud to announce the launch of its BioID platform for proximity-dependent biotin identification. This latest platform offers a highly sophisticated and innovative tool for investigating protein-protein interactions and identifying the ...
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CD Genomics Supports Immune and Cancer Research with TCR-Seq Service
CD Genomics is a world-leading genomics services company that continues to innovate in high throughput sequencing services for the genomics industry, as well as genotyping, bioinformatics, microarrays, and more. The company has recently launched TCR-seq, a powerful service that enables rapid and efficient analysis of T-cell receptor (TCR) diversity and clonality, providing critical support for ...
By CD Genomics
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Bioinformatics Analysis of Small RNA Sequencing
Small RNAs are important functional molecules in organisms, which have three main categories: microRNA (miRNA), small interfering RNA (siRNA), and piwi-interacting RNA (piRNA). They are less than 200 nt in length and are often not translated into proteins. Small RNA generally accomplishes RNA interference (RNAi) by forming the core of an RNA-protein complex (RNA-induced silencing complex, RISC). ...
By CD Genomics
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Creative Proteomics Metabolomics Launches Coenzyme A (CoA) Analysis Service for Precision Metabolomics Research
Metabolomics, a division of Creative Proteomics, is dedicated to providing cutting-edge LC-MS-based metabolomics services for biomedical research institutions as well as biotechnological and pharmaceutical companies. Creative Proteomics Metabolomics has announced the launch of its advanced coenzyme A (CoA) analysis service for precision metabolomics research. This new service leverages the ...
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How Whole Exome Sequencing Works: Principles and Workflow Demystified
As the development of biological experimental technology, especially gene-sequencing technology, both laboratory and clinical researchers realize that genome sequencing is the best way to analyze the etiology, pathophysiology, treatment and prognosis of diseases. Researches further demonstrate that there are only 30 million base pairs of genes that contain essential information of proteins for ...
By CD Genomics
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