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Feinstein Institutes awarded $2.9 million NIH funding for polygenic embryo selection studies Genetic testing and selection of embryos generated from in vitro fertilization (IVF) have given rise to the controversial “designer baby” debate. Recently, the use of a new technology called polygenic embryo selection (PES) has developed to identify the risk for complex diseases of adulthood. To further study the accuracy – and the ethics – of PES, researchers at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have been awarded a $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) ...

It’s becoming increasingly clear that people who drink heavily are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, but the exact nature of this link has remained fairly hazy. In a new study, scientists from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in New York have attempted to piece together the specific  proteins and molecular mechanisms that may explain how heavy alcohol consumption is associated with Alzheimer's.  In short, they speculate that the toxic nature of alcohol puts the brain under stress, sparking the release of something known as extracellular cold-inducible RNA-binding...

 E-Mail IMAGE: This illustration shows the atomic level resolution of the tetracycline antibiotic bound to the EphB1 receptor. view more  Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center DALLAS - Feb. 22, 2021 - Three decades-old antibiotics administered together can block a type of pain triggered by nerve damage in an animal model, UT Southwestern researchers report. The finding, published online today in PNAS, could offer an alternative to opioid-based painkillers, addictive prescription medications that are responsible for an epidemic of abuse in the U.S. Over 100 million Americans are af...

Hospitality unicorn OYO appoints new CTO, strengthens its global leadership team Hospitality unicorn OYO has appointed Ankit Mathuria as its new CTO. Ankit succeeds Anil Goel, who will now continue to counsel OYO as an advisor. 0 claps SoftBank-backed hospitality chain Oyo Hotels and Homes has announced new appointments and elevations across its global leadership in verticals, including technology, supply, and product. In a release, the unicorn said these developments are aligned with the unicorn's commitment to delivering an enhanced customer, partner, and employee experience as it e...

ANI | Updated: Jan 28, 2021 22:50 IST New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI/NewsVoir): OYO Hotels & Homes, the world's leading chain of hotels and homes, has announced new appointments and elevations across its global leadership in verticals including technology, supply, and product. These developments are aligned with the company's commitment to delivering an enhanced customer, partner, and employee experience as it emerges as a resurgent brand in 2021. Elevates leaders across geographies, including India, South Asia, China, Europe, SEAME Welcomes Ankit Mat...