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Novel method to sneak large drug-carrying biological molecules into cells

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a novel method of delivering drugs into human cells using large biological molecules, by first encasing them in a protein-based microdroplet.

From Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) 17 Mar 2022

Scientists use mRNA delivery to enhance muscle power

Mutations that cause muscle atrophy can be corrected using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool.

16 Mar 2022

Scientists discover new details on vital enzyme that allows for DNA sequencing

Researchers released a study in Sciences Advances that disclosed new facts about a critical enzyme that allows DNA sequencing.

16 Mar 2022

Immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus likely to protect against omicron

People who developed immunity to SARS-CoV-2, either by vaccination or contact, are expected to get some protection against the pathogen’s omicron version.

16 Mar 2022

Macrophages show altered inflammatory, metabolic expression months after mild COVID-19

There is a lack of understanding as to why some people suffer from long-lasting symptoms after COVID-19 infection.

15 Mar 2022

Study provides insights into the biological mechanisms behind the severe form of COVID-19

A total of 16 novel genetic variations linked to severe Covid-19 have been discovered, including ones that affect blood coagulation, immunological response, and inflammation severity.

8 Mar 2022

Researchers use specific enzymes to tear down viral RNA

The genetic information of SARS-CoV-2 has been successfully destroyed by a research team led by the Technical University of Munich.

4 Mar 2022

Several variants of COVID-19 may hide away from body’s immune system, new study reveals

A recent study published in Nature Communications by an international research group suggests that people infected with COVID-19 may have several distinct SARS-CoV-2 variants stashed away from the immune system in various parts of the body.

3 Mar 2022

Researchers find why SARS-CoV-2 does not spread easily from surfaces

Early in the pandemic, many people fastidiously disinfected surfaces because laboratory studies predicted that SARS-CoV-2 could be easily transmitted in this way.

3 Mar 2022

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can specifically recognize the terminal sialic acid on sugars

The virus causing the current COVID-19 pandemic is the SARS-CoV-2. Soon after the pandemic outbreak in 2019, the ACE-2 protein, which is present on some of our cells´ surface, was identified as the receptor facilitating host cell viral entry.

3 Mar 2022

Researchers describe the structural basis of how antibodies may neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants

The SARS-CoV-2 virus is continuously evolving and structural changes to the virus may impact the efficacy of antibody therapies and vaccines.

2 Mar 2022

Protein appears key to the function and survival of brain cells most impacted by glaucoma

A ubiquitous protein called sigma 1 receptor, which is known to protect cells from stress, appears key to the function and survival of the neurons most impacted by glaucoma, scientists report.

2 Mar 2022

Men and women do have immune cell differences, study says

Researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology have uncovered novel genes associated with the risk of autoimmune disorders in the CD4+ “helper” T cell subset.

2 Mar 2022

Macrophages restore normal functions when transported back to the body, says research

New research shows that some immune cells could reinstate their regular functions when they are introduced back into the body.

28 Feb 2022

Research says 14-day travel quarantine in England helped prevent the spread of COVID-19

Research says that the 14-day quarantine measures imposed in summer 2020 on travelers returning to England helped in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

25 Feb 2022

A cryptic molecule can awaken killer viruses from their slumber

Some gut bacteria have a spooky superpower: they can reanimate dormant viruses lurking within other microbes.

24 Feb 2022

Risk variant of COVID-19 decreases risk of contracting HIV by 27%

Human’s inherent genetic variants can increase or decrease the risk of getting sick with COVID-19.

From The Max Planck Institute 24 Feb 2022

Researchers analyze how natural killer cells respond to COVID-19

Little is understood until today on how the immune system’s natural killer (NK) cells identify which cells are infected with SARS-CoV-2.

24 Feb 2022

Researchers identify protein switch that regulates enzymes in pathogens

Proteins are the “workhorses” of all living cells and are the chemical foundation of life.

22 Feb 2022

Experts identify a potential new target for antimalarial development

A protein that plays an important biological role in the malaria-causing parasite has been discovered by an international research team.

18 Feb 2022

COVID 19 News and Research

Novel method to sneak large drug-carrying biological molecules into cells

Scientists use mRNA delivery to enhance muscle power

Scientists discover new details on vital enzyme that allows for DNA sequencing

Immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus likely to protect against omicron

Macrophages show altered inflammatory, metabolic expression months after mild COVID-19

Study provides insights into the biological mechanisms behind the severe form of COVID-19

Researchers use specific enzymes to tear down viral RNA

Several variants of COVID-19 may hide away from body’s immune system, new study reveals

Researchers find why SARS-CoV-2 does not spread easily from surfaces

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can specifically recognize the terminal sialic acid on sugars

Researchers describe the structural basis of how antibodies may neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants

Protein appears key to the function and survival of brain cells most impacted by glaucoma

Men and women do have immune cell differences, study says

Macrophages restore normal functions when transported back to the body, says research

Research says 14-day travel quarantine in England helped prevent the spread of COVID-19

A cryptic molecule can awaken killer viruses from their slumber

Risk variant of COVID-19 decreases risk of contracting HIV by 27%

Researchers analyze how natural killer cells respond to COVID-19

Researchers identify protein switch that regulates enzymes in pathogens

Experts identify a potential new target for antimalarial development

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