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Epigenetic controls of T cells can help treat Type 1 diabetes

At St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, researchers have generated a database that detects gene-regulatory mechanisms in immune cells that promote Type 1 diabetes.

31 Mar 2020

Study discovers novel chemistry to fight against fungal disease in crops

Pathogenic fungi are a major and ever-increasing threat to global food security.

From University of Exeter 31 Mar 2020

New strategy can help treat diabetes and other diseases

Transplanted islet cells that release insulin during very low blood sugar levels offer a potential way for treating diabetes.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 31 Mar 2020

Study discovers hydrogen cycling in the Acetobacterium woodii bacterium

At Goethe University Frankfurt, microbiologists have unraveled the mechanism of hydrogen use by the bacterium Acetobacterium woodii for energy conservation.

31 Mar 2020

Study tests the effect of deformation of microtubules in neurological conditions

Scientists develop a new approach to test the impact of the deformation of small cell proteins resembling a train track on their own function.

30 Mar 2020

Stem cell strategy can help improve the effectiveness of cardiac repair

Human stem cells have been typically perceived as one of the potential cell sources for cardiac regeneration treatment. However, the substandard performance following transplantation into the failing hearts has limited their applications in clinical use.

30 Mar 2020

Gene deletion from insulin-producing cells prevents type 1 diabetes in mice

According to a new study performed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, deleting a gene from insulin-producing cells prevents the development of Type 1 diabetes in mice, by sparing the cells from being attacked by their own immune system.

27 Mar 2020

New model helps determine techniques used by cells to increase their sensitivity

The human body’s capability to identify foreign material, disease, and the location of food sources and toxins is governed by a mixture of chemicals surrounding the cells and also their ability to “read” these chemicals. Cells are extremely sensitive.

27 Mar 2020

Researchers engineer skin cells into brain cells for effective regenerative therapies

Precise activation of selfish genetic elements called LINE-1 (L1) retrotransposons is essential to develop functional brain cells in a lab dish.

27 Mar 2020

Researchers develop a modular system for genetic reprogramming of bacteria

Novel biomaterials could soon be created using magnetic bacteria.

26 Mar 2020

Study shows cellular protein shredders can help combat cancer

An international study, headed by the University of Bonn and Ulm University, has analyzed how the “protein shredder” of a cell can be particularly programmed to combat cancer.

26 Mar 2020

Simulations reveal effects of spatial organization within cells on genetic processes

Scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have created the first-ever computational model of a human cell and simulated its behavior for 15 minutes.

26 Mar 2020

Study reveals key mechanism behind DNA repair processes

According to a study recently published in the eLife journal, researchers have demonstrated a crucial mechanism involved in the repair processes of DNA double-strand breaks.

25 Mar 2020

Study develops high-resolution maps of microbial communities on the human tongue

Scientists in the United States have used a newly developed fluorescent imaging technique to create high-resolution maps of microbial communities on the human tongue.

25 Mar 2020

Do Pancreatic Cells Write Their Own Autoimmune Ending?

Researchers have discovered that pancreatic cells, producing lipids, can create their own autoimmune ending. This article looks at how this is possible.

25 Mar 2020

Ptychographic label-free microscopy platform developed for imaging

A new ptychographic label-free microscopy method has been developed to overcome the limitations of conventional optical microscopy methods.

24 Mar 2020

Increasing the radiosensitivity of the FCV-F9 virus

Noroviruses can be easily transported via fresh fruits and vegetables. This article looks at the methods behind increasing the radiosensitivity of the virus.

24 Mar 2020

Researchers discover the RNA editing process in squids

Researchers have recently discovered that squid can vastly edit their own genetic instructions, inside the nucleus of their neurons and also inside the axon.

24 Mar 2020

New technique to study growth and proliferation of cyanobacteria

Introverts tend to feel encouraged: When cells, similar to certain people, get smushed too much, they tend to get into a defense mode, even switching off photosynthesis.

24 Mar 2020

Detecting and classifying disease using the microbiome

Big data exhibits a huge potential for understanding human behavior and health. The challenge is to find ways to efficiently exploit the information it offers.

24 Mar 2020