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Omic Analytics Proteolabels

Omic Analytics has launched Proteolabels, a new proteomics-focused plugin for Progenesis QI, the mass spectrometry analysis software from Waters subsidiary Nonlinear Dynamics. Proteolabels supports research involving stable isotope labels, such as stable isotope labeling with amino acids in cell culture (SILAC) and dimethyl labeling in duplex or triplex. The plugin offers features such as co-detection, auto-detection, peptide scoring, intelligent protein inference, and quality control metrics. It will be available exclusively through Waters.

The Scan

Positive Framing of Genetic Studies Can Spark Mistrust Among Underrepresented Groups

Researchers in Human Genetics and Genomics Advances report that how researchers describe genomic studies may alienate potential participants.

Small Study of Gene Editing to Treat Sickle Cell Disease

In a Novartis-sponsored study in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that a CRISPR-Cas9-based treatment targeting promoters of genes encoding fetal hemoglobin could reduce disease symptoms.

Gut Microbiome Changes Appear in Infants Before They Develop Eczema, Study Finds

Researchers report in mSystems that infants experienced an enrichment in Clostridium sensu stricto 1 and Finegoldia and a depletion of Bacteroides before developing eczema.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment Specificity Enhanced With Stem Cell Editing

A study in Nature suggests epitope editing in donor stem cells prior to bone marrow transplants can stave off toxicity when targeting acute myeloid leukemia with immunotherapy.