Sentences with phrase «targeting specific»

CRISPR / Cas systems are known as promising «gene scissors» in the genome editing of plants, animals, and microorganisms by targeting specific regions in their DNA - and perhaps they can even be used to correct genetic defects.

Targeting specific, marginalized subgroups for genotyping (for example, prisoners, native populations, inner city communities) and then treating individuals differentially based on their genetic susceptibility to active infection

«Since MCR works by targeting specific DNA sequences, in cases where diseased cells have altered DNA as in HIV - infected individuals or some types of cancer, MCR - based methods should be able to distinguish diseased from healthy cells and then be used to selectively either destroy or modify the diseased cells.»

«The transchromosomal cows allow us to rapidly produce large quantities of polyclonal antibodies that are, in effect, natural cocktails targeting specific threat agents like Andes virus and Sin Nombre virus.»

These drugs are known to act by targeting specific steps in the folate biosynthetic pathway, and their combined activity is far greater than the sum of their individual activities.

Friedman notes that, even with the increasing number of drugs targeting specific molecular abnormalities that drive tumor growth, most patients are only treated with one such drug at a time.

«Moreover, they offer a potential approach to treating individuals with Fragile X syndrome: targeting a specific protein, eIF4E, that regulates protein synthesis.»

Divided into two broad approaches, invasive and noninvasive, brain stimulation works by targeting specific sites to adjust brain activity.

Environmentalists warn that a narrower rule targeting specific plants could actually increase emissions.

It shows targeting specific symptoms of depression by using cognitive behavioural therapy, for example, can be useful in reducing depression and therefore its effect on the child.

Instead of targeting specific compounds, they can highlight any toxic chemical or mixture that disrupts a key organ or life system.

Antibiotics are impotent against them, and the few drugs targeting a specific virus often lose their efficacy as the pathogen evolves.

The study's findings, published in the January 10, 2018 issue of Science Translational Medicine, and featured on the cover, could help doctors better understand Crohn's disease, determine specifically who's at risk, and develop new drugs for treatment and / or prevention by targeting this specific gene.

Their findings could help to improve breast cancer prevention by targeting these specific biological mechanisms with cancer therapies in at risk patients and potentially lead the way for a new strategy for the use of preventative treatments.

«It suggests that targeting a specific source - mitochondria - may be a better way to reduce oxidative stress and improve cardiovascular health with aging.»

The study, published by the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, demonstrates that the Disney lab's compound, known as Targaprimir - 96, triggers breast cancer cells to kill themselves via programmed cell death by precisely targeting a specific RNA that ignites the cancer.

The results suggest that anti-aging treatments targeting specific aspects of the blood - brain barrier may hold promise.

However, targeting specific genes in the fungus that biosynthesize abscisic acid could deliver the real knockout punch.

This includes thinking about whether drugs might be developed to affect the behavior of Notch by targeting specific sites on Rumi.

To enter UC Davis's business plan competition, Kjelstrom encourages her science and engineering graduate students to seek help from an MBA student for refining concepts and targeting a specific market.

Another benefit of the approach, Beisel says, is that «by targeting specific DNA strands through the CRISPR - Cas system, we're able to bypass the mechanisms underlying the many examples of antibiotic resistance.»

Researchers apply antibody - rich blood serum, or antiserum, targeting a specific antigen — say, one found in a rhino — to the sample they're testing.

«Our data suggests that targeting specific immune cell subsets at defined stages of disease may represent a better approach to therapeutic immunomodulation to improve heart failure.»

By using gene drive, a method targeting specific genes, they could go in and tip the scale in the mosquito's favor.

«However, engagement in effective and challenging brain exercises targeting specific cognitive abilities may be required to immediately improve cognitive and everyday function of older adults,» she says.

The results from the study could be used to help public health officials to plan a more effective response to future pandemics, such as rolling out vaccines at a much earlier time and targeting specific types of vaccines at different age groups.

So there is a clear unmet need in targeting this specific population.»

Our work suggests that targeting a specific stem cell phenotype, for example with immunotherapies, could be beneficial in patients with oligodendroglioma.»

«Now we have two interesting models that are selectively targeting specific parts of the brain: the thalamus in FFI and the hippocampus in CJD,» says Jackson, who is now a Group Leader at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Disease.

Quinn's campaign defended her statements Friday, saying she was not targeting a specific person with her remarks.

It said a «a reasonable connection» can be made «that Gov. Cuomo targeting a specific subset of an industry that would — to the exclusion of all other businesses. . .

He submitted eight measures, ranging from eliminating the loophole for all state political seats to targeting specific elected offices.

Backed by a broad coalition made up of labor, civil rights, and women's organizations and almost 600 faith leaders ---- what one Albany insider described as the sort of group «needed to get anything progressive done» in the Legislature ---- EPSA earlier this year launched a media drive worth more than $ 300,000 targeting specific state senators.

Updated: Senate Republican spokeswoman Kelly Cummings in a statement says the legislation is not targeting a specific individual.

But he also said talks between Senate majority and the governor have focused on getting criteria into the budget for a BRAC - type commission that will make binding recommendations and NOT on targeting specific prisons to shut down.

Campaign finance reform advocates kicked off a mailing campaign this week, targeting specific districts as they ratchet up their efforts in support of a public financing system.

The new organization — which would be empowered by the US Supreme Court's controversial 5 - 4 «Citizens United» ruling in June, which gave corporations the green light to run «issues advertising» targeting specific candidates on TV and radio — would initially focus on state Senate races in hopes of seeing the Legislature's upper house return to Republican control, said a source familiar with the planning for the group.

Typically employed for get - out - the - vote efforts, the surge involves serving up display ads on behalf of a single advertiser on most or all of the Google content network pages generated within a brief period, targeting a specific geographic area.

A campaign about education in the northeastern U.S. targeting a specific elected official may not hold my attention with content that calls out a particular politician by name (they're not MY rep, after all), but if the content also contains stats that I find relevant to education discussions where I live, then suddenly even a regional campaign can be relevant on a national scale.

It is not only targeting this specific tax that would help businesses, but rather than spending money on reducing VAT, expanding the national insurance holiday for firms taking on new staff, and taking bolder action on the huge business rate rise due to hit in April, would be preferable.

Blogging is very useful for targeting the specific audiences of other academics and generalist intermediaries (such as journalists).

Yeah, so you should put in your answer that there is no prohibition against he IRS targeting specific political ideologies.

This type of massage is effective at targeting specific areas of your breast that are affected by a blockage.

targeting specific population groups — each part of the borough has its own particular ethnic mix and this needs to be reflected in services

With the goal of meeting the needs of busy Americans who appreciate the value of a home - cooked meal but simply don't have the time, Veestro offers a variety of packages targeting specific needs of individuals such as weight loss, gluten allergies, lactose intolerance, and more.

In addition, more than 10,000 vintners and growers participated in over 240 educational workshops targeting specific practices such as energy efficiency, integrated pest management, and air and water quality.

You're bigots targeting a specific group.

They object in particular to the SBC's purported habit of targeting specific groups for conversion.

As for the BOJ, I suspect that at least internally, they are targeting specific levels of the Yen and will stabilize its value at some point to ensure capital outflows don't derail the recovery.

But given that several individual racial justice groups, as well as larger collectives like the Movement for Black Lives and the police - reform oriented Campaign Zero initiative, have all come out with various policy agendas targeting specific issues, this doesn't really hold up.