Epigenomics (Germany)

Time-surrogate variables enhance the association between cardiotocographic features and intrapartum hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy

Abstract Background Interruptions to the flow of oxygenated blood to the fetal brain during labor can lead to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Timely preventive interventions for suspected hypoxemia are crucial to avoid progression to neurological injury. Prior research has...

Brassinosteroid-regulated transcription factors confer epigenetic changes that repress plant immunity

Abstract When organisms encounter pathogens, they rapidly activate complex defense programs to ensure survival. While these immune responses are vital, they often also incur trade-offs, such as reduced growth and development and must therefore be tightly controlled 1,2 . In this...

LIPOGRID: A HIGH-THROUGHPUT MULTI-OMICS PERTURBATION SCREEN DISSECTS THE GENETIC ARCHITECTURE OF LIPID METABOLISM

Lipids constitute one of the largest and most diverse classes of cellular molecules, sustaining membrane architecture, energy storage, and signaling. Consequently, their dysregulation underlies a broad spectrum of human disease. However, the genetic mechanisms governing lipid hom...

Projected lives saved and economic value of mRNA cancer immunotherapies in the United States

Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology helped prevent millions of deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic and is emerging as a promising cancer treatment modality. Early-phase trials suggest mRNA immunotherapies can improve overall and recurrence-free survival. However, the U.S. Department...