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Scientists discover new code governing gene activity

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The research could reshape scientists' understanding of gene regulation and how genetic variations may influence gene expression in development or disease. A newly discovered code within DNA -- coined 'spatial grammar' -- holds a key to understanding how gene activity is encoded in the human genome.

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Data Lake Governance with Tagging in Databricks Unity Catalog

Perficient: Drug Development

Providing this level of access control substantially increases the quality of governance while reducing the workload involved. Tagging can make these assets more seachable, manageable and governable. Geo-coding data with tags to comply with European regulations is also a possible target of opportunity.

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Providing Clarity Regarding the Regulation of Respirators Used in Health Care Settings

NIOSH Science Blog: Drugs

A Discussion Paper, Streamlining Regulatory Oversight of Respirators Used in Health Care Settings will Improve Worker Protection, was recently published in the National Academy of Medicine’s NAM Perspectives journal by respiratory experts outside of the federal government.

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Federal Government to Regulate Staffing at Nursing Homes for First Time

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 -- Nursing homes will soon have to meet federal minimum staffing requirements, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Friday. Establishing minimum staffing standards for nursing homes will improve.

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AI systems are already skilled at deceiving and manipulating humans

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers describe the risks of deception by AI systems and call for governments to develop strong regulations to address this issue as soon as possible. Many artificial intelligence (AI) systems have already learned how to deceive humans, even systems that have been trained to be helpful and honest.

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Foxp3 protein governs regulatory T cell genome structure

Drug Target Review

Regulating immunosuppression Beyond serving as a genetic on-off switch, Foxp3 controls greater genetic structural change within regulatory T cells, controlling chromatin architecture changes that subsequently guide the functional success of the peacekeeping immune cells.

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Synthetic chemicals and chemical products require a new regulatory and legal approach to safeguard children's health

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Governments need to test and regulate chemicals and chemical products as closely as they safeguard prescription drugs, the researchers write. Nations must better safeguard health and reduce childhood diseases linked to exposures to toxic chemicals, according to researchers.