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A Protein Domain Could Lead to New Treatments for COVID-19

Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists exploring bioenergy plant genetics have made a surprising discovery: a protein domain that could lead to new COVID-19 treatments.

18 Apr 2023

Study Provides Insight into the Formation of Protective Memory T Cells Against Salmonella

Salmonella infections cause about a million deaths a year worldwide, and there is an urgent need for better vaccines for both typhoid fever and non-typhoidal Salmonella disease.

18 Apr 2023

Leveraging Advanced Genomic Approaches for Amphibian Conservation

Morris Animal Foundation and Revive & Restore recently announced the funding of five new projects building genomic tools for amphibian conservation.

18 Apr 2023

Ambrosia Beetles can Distinguish Between Different Species of Fungi by Their Scents

Certain ambrosia beetles species engage in active agriculture. As social communities, they breed and care for food fungi in the wood of trees and ensure that so-called weed fungi spread less.

17 Apr 2023

Research Identifies Protective Drugs that may Lessen the Collateral Damage Caused by Antibiotics

Antibiotics help to fight bacterial infections, but they can also harm the helpful microbes living in the gut, which can have long-lasting health consequences.

17 Apr 2023

Study Tracks How the Gut Microbiota Changes During First Three Months of Life

Details of how the gut microbiota changes during the first three months of life will be presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, Denmark (15-18 April).

17 Apr 2023

40% of Supermarket Meat Samples Contain Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria

Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in 40% of supermarket meat samples tested in a Spanish study.

17 Apr 2023

Senescent Cells Use Cell-Cell Communication to Influence Regeneration in Salamanders

Senescent cells are cells that have permanently stopped dividing in response to cellular stress but have not died.

17 Apr 2023

Genetic Changes Affecting Cartilage Cell Maturation may Influence Adult Height, Study Shows

When it comes to height, our fate is sealed along with our growth plates—cartilage near the ends of bones that hardens as a child develops.

17 Apr 2023

New Tool can Help Untangle Genetic Factors Associated with Shared Characteristics Among Different Species

Aston University has worked with international partners to develop a software package to help scientists answer key questions about genetic factors associated with shared characteristics among different species.

17 Apr 2023

Scientists Develop AI-Based Method for Virtual Staining of Histopathological Tissues

Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Turku, and Tampere University have developed an artificial intelligence-based method for virtual staining of histopathological tissue samples as a part of the Nordic ABCAP consortium.

17 Apr 2023

Entry of Aging-Associated Enzymes into Human Genetic Material

An enzyme that controls aging and other metabolic processes accesses human genetic material to modify gene expression within the cell, according to a new study. Images of a sirtuin enzyme bound to a nucleosome, a tightly packed complex of DNA and proteins called histones, have been created by a team led by Penn State researchers.

17 Apr 2023

Identifying Lung Cancer Patients Who May Not Respond Well to Immunotherapy by MYC Gene Activation

Lung cancer patients who may not react well to immunotherapy (ICB) could be identified by the oncogenic activation of MYC, an important gene in the development of cancer.

17 Apr 2023

Novel 3D Bioink Induces Organ Regeneration

The advancement of biomaterials for artificial organs and tissues is active due to the rise in accidental injuries and chronic diseases, together with the entry into a super-aged society.

17 Apr 2023

Rapid Metagenomics: A Powerful Tool for the Diagnosis of Pathogenic Organisms

According to recent research presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, Denmark, metagenomic sequencing can also provide quick and actionable antimicrobial resistance predictions to treat bloodstream infections much faster than traditional laboratory tests and has the potential to save lives and help manage antibiotic use (15–18 April 2023).

17 Apr 2023

New Peptide Blocks a Hyperactive Brain Enzyme Involved in Neurodegeneration

MIT neuroscientists have found a way to reverse neurodegeneration and other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease by interfering with an enzyme that is typically overactive in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.

17 Apr 2023

Chemists Propose New Hypothesis for How the First Sugars Arose on the Earth

Two prominent origin-of-life chemists have published a new hypothesis for how the first sugars-;which were necessary for life to evolve-;arose on the early Earth.

17 Apr 2023

Researchers Show How a Virus can Induce Cleavage of Human Chromosome 11 to Cause Cancer

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is easily spread through bodily fluids, primarily saliva, such as kissing, shared drinks or using the same eating utensils.

17 Apr 2023

Study Presents Crucial Themes in the Biology of Pancreatic Cancer

Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, the University of Michigan and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have made a significant contribution to the field of pancreatic cancer research.

17 Apr 2023

New Clinical RNA Sequencing Platform Helps Facilitate Research into Rare Genetic Conditions

A new clinical RNA sequencing platform at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is helping to facilitate research into rare genetic conditions and carve a path for Precision Child Health, a movement at SickKids to deliver individualized care for every patient.

17 Apr 2023

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A Protein Domain Could Lead to New Treatments for COVID-19

Study Provides Insight into the Formation of Protective Memory T Cells Against Salmonella

Leveraging Advanced Genomic Approaches for Amphibian Conservation

Ambrosia Beetles can Distinguish Between Different Species of Fungi by Their Scents

Research Identifies Protective Drugs that may Lessen the Collateral Damage Caused by Antibiotics

Study Tracks How the Gut Microbiota Changes During First Three Months of Life

40% of Supermarket Meat Samples Contain Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria

Senescent Cells Use Cell-Cell Communication to Influence Regeneration in Salamanders

Genetic Changes Affecting Cartilage Cell Maturation may Influence Adult Height, Study Shows

New Tool can Help Untangle Genetic Factors Associated with Shared Characteristics Among Different Species

Scientists Develop AI-Based Method for Virtual Staining of Histopathological Tissues

Entry of Aging-Associated Enzymes into Human Genetic Material

Identifying Lung Cancer Patients Who May Not Respond Well to Immunotherapy by MYC Gene Activation

Novel 3D Bioink Induces Organ Regeneration

Rapid Metagenomics: A Powerful Tool for the Diagnosis of Pathogenic Organisms

New Peptide Blocks a Hyperactive Brain Enzyme Involved in Neurodegeneration

Chemists Propose New Hypothesis for How the First Sugars Arose on the Earth

Researchers Show How a Virus can Induce Cleavage of Human Chromosome 11 to Cause Cancer

Study Presents Crucial Themes in the Biology of Pancreatic Cancer

New Clinical RNA Sequencing Platform Helps Facilitate Research into Rare Genetic Conditions

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