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Delta opioid receptor agonists modulate immune responses to ameliorate colonic inflammation

Opioids are a class of substances that control sensations such as pain and emotions in animals. While plant-derived opioid narcotics such as morphine are the most well-recognized, other opioid molecules like endorphins can also be synthesized by the body or artificially developed in laboratories.

From Tokyo University of Science 1 Oct 2021

Microbiomes may play a role in corals' ability to tolerate rising ocean temperatures

The microbiomes of corals -; which comprise bacteria, fungi and viruses -; play an important role in the ability of corals to tolerate rising ocean temperatures, according to new research led by Penn State.

From Penn State University 1 Oct 2021

Supercoiling and looping can transmit mechanical stress along the DNA backbone, shows study

When people think of DNA, they visualize a string-like double helix structure. In reality, the DNA double helix in cells is supercoiled and constrained into loops. This supercoiling and looping are known to influence every aspect of DNA activity, but how this happens has not been clear.

28 Sep 2021

Research provides new insights into growth hormone receptor gene's evolutionary history

A new study delves into the evolution and function of the human growth hormone receptor gene, and asks what forces in humanity's past may have driven changes to this vital piece of DNA.

27 Sep 2021

Researchers explore the regulation of suberin in Arabidopsis thaliana

Plants modify the permeability of their roots to adapt to their nutritional needs. This takes place through the degradation or production of suberin.

27 Sep 2021

Study seeks climate-smart strategies for root, tuber and banana crops in sub-Saharan Africa

Root, tuber and banana (RT&B) crops are widely cultivated across the landscapes of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

23 Sep 2021

Study reveals strong link between infection rates and authoritarian attitudes, governance

According to psychologists, in addition to our physiological immune system, we also have a behavioral one: an unconscious code of conduct that helps us stay disease-free, including fear and avoidance of unfamiliar - and so possibly infected - people.

22 Sep 2021

Researchers find a new way to counter immunosuppressive effect in tumors

Malignant tumors can enhance their ability to survive and spread by suppressing antitumor immune cells in their vicinity, but a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian has uncovered a new way to counter this immunosuppressive effect.

21 Sep 2021

Scientists assemble a quantitative assessment for agriculture sustainability

For the first time, scientists have assembled a quantitative assessment for agriculture sustainability for countries around the world based not only on environmental impacts, but economic and social impacts, as well.

20 Sep 2021

New chemical could help reluctant seeds to spring to life

Seeds that would otherwise lie dormant will spring to life with the aid of a new chemical discovered by a UC Riverside-led team.

20 Sep 2021

Research provides novel insight into plant chloroplasts and proteins within

A recent study provides insight into plant chloroplasts and the proteins inside them.

17 Sep 2021

Study opens new avenues for therapies against Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

CMT, a rare hereditary condition, commences when genetic changes interrupt the transmission of nerve signals from the brain to the muscles of the extremities, specifically those of the lower limbs.

16 Sep 2021

Researchers reveal why nerve cell’s protein production slows down in CMT patients

A team led by MDC researcher Marina Chekulaeva has figured out why protein production slows down in the nerve cells of people suffering from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. This discovery could lead to a new therapeutic approach, the scientists report in the journal "Nucleic Acids Research".

16 Sep 2021

Review provides a detailed summary of the biochemistry underlying ginsenoside production

Ginseng, a widely popular superfood, has long been used in traditional medicine. The health benefits of ginseng are largely attributed to compounds called ginsenosides, which are present in the roots, stems, and leaves of the plant. Ginsenosides are known to prevent inflammation, diabetes, and cancer, and can also help control blood cholesterol levels and reduce aging.

16 Sep 2021

Study unravels the DNA repair mechanism by enzymes

A new study by researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in the Republic of Korea has revealed the mechanism of DNA repair by enzymes exonuclease III and polymerase I by utilizing single molecule fluorescence resonance energy transfer (smFRET)-enabled dynamic observation.

14 Sep 2021

Stress News and Research

Delta opioid receptor agonists modulate immune responses to ameliorate colonic inflammation

Microbiomes may play a role in corals' ability to tolerate rising ocean temperatures

Supercoiling and looping can transmit mechanical stress along the DNA backbone, shows study

Research provides new insights into growth hormone receptor gene's evolutionary history

Researchers explore the regulation of suberin in Arabidopsis thaliana

Study seeks climate-smart strategies for root, tuber and banana crops in sub-Saharan Africa

Study reveals strong link between infection rates and authoritarian attitudes, governance

Researchers find a new way to counter immunosuppressive effect in tumors

Scientists assemble a quantitative assessment for agriculture sustainability

New chemical could help reluctant seeds to spring to life

Research provides novel insight into plant chloroplasts and proteins within

Study opens new avenues for therapies against Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Researchers reveal why nerve cell’s protein production slows down in CMT patients

Review provides a detailed summary of the biochemistry underlying ginsenoside production

Study unravels the DNA repair mechanism by enzymes

Bacteria-derived curli amyloid fibril promotes neurodegeneration in the host

Climate change plus weeds could significantly reduce corn yield

Exploring more about sesame seed cultivation

UMSOM study suggests a genetic basis behind instantaneous human compatibility

Researchers propose the use of root exudates to rejuvenate arsenic-contaminated soil

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