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Increased global temperatures help invasive species to flourish in ecosystems

Increased global temperatures help invasive species establish themselves in ecosystems, new research led by a Swansea University bioscientist has shown.

18 Mar 2021

Targeted immunotherapy could improve radiotherapy response in cancer cells

Cancers that are resistant to radiotherapy could be rendered susceptible through treatment with immunotherapy, a new study suggests.

9 Mar 2021

Psychoactive component of marijuana stays in breast milk for up to six weeks, study finds

In a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado have found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana, stays in breast milk for up to six weeks, further supporting the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine to abstain from marijuana use during pregnancy and while a mother is breastfeeding.

9 Mar 2021

Catechin-type flavonoid compounds in tea relax blood vessels by activating ion channel proteins

A new study from the University of California, Irvine shows that compounds in both green and black tea relax blood vessels by activating ion channel proteins in the blood vessel wall.

9 Mar 2021

Study identifies molecular mechanism by which HSPCs recover after chemotherapy-induced injury

Chemotherapy has a damaging effect on hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) in bone marrow. However, once chemotherapy ends, HSPCs regenerate, a process that has remained unknown--until now.

From Osaka University 8 Mar 2021

Vegan diet leads to poorer bone health, shows study

The vegan diet is on-trend. How this type of diet affects health is the subject of scientific studies. In a new study from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), the bone health of 36 vegans, as well as 36 people following a mixed-food diet, was determined with an ultrasound measurement of the heel bone.

5 Mar 2021

SARS-CoV-2 can make itself unrecognizable to immune response by T-killer cells through mutations

The body's immune response plays a crucial role in the course of a SARS-CoV-2 infection. In addition to antibodies, the so-called T-killer cells, are also responsible for detecting viruses in the body and eliminating them.

5 Mar 2021

Environmentally friendly fireworks also deteriorate air quality

Fireworks are used in celebrations around the world, including Independence Day in the U.S., the Lantern Festival in China and the Diwali Festival in India.

4 Mar 2021

New insights into how lipids interact with grape tannins to influence wine taste

Wine lovers recognize that a perfectly paired wine can make a delicious meal taste even better, but the reverse is also true: Certain foods can influence the flavors of wines.

4 Mar 2021

Study shows causal relationship between neonatal antibody production and mother's microbiota

A healthy system of gut bacteria, or microbiota, is crucial to health: Gut bacteria not only aid with digestion, but also play an important role in the body's immune response. Infants, however, are not born with full-fledged gut microbiota, which makes it difficult for them to fight off intestinal infections.

4 Mar 2021

New software tool enables swift analysis of datasets generated from single-cell sequencing

A new software tool allows researchers to quickly query datasets generated from single-cell sequencing. Users can identify which cell types any combination of genes are active in.

4 Mar 2021

Researchers identify gene variant associated with childhood asthma

Researchers at Henry Ford Health System, as part of a national asthma collaborative, have identified a gene variant associated with childhood asthma that underscores the importance of including diverse patient populations in research studies.

1 Mar 2021

Human activities cause biodiversity loss in over 80% of the Atlantic Rainforest remnants

A Brazilian study published in Nature Communications shows that human activities have directly or indirectly caused biodiversity and biomass losses in over 80% of the remaining Atlantic Rainforest fragments.

26 Feb 2021

New project sheds light on underground infrastructure to help communities respond to disasters

Debra Laefer, Professor in the Department of Civil and Urban Engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and Rae Zimmerman, Professor Emerita of Planning and Public Administration at NYU Wagner, are awardees of the Civic Innovation Challenge, a national competition to drive research and collaborative action in urban resiliency and smart and connected communities.

From New York University (NYU) 24 Feb 2021

Machine learning algorithm helps differentiate benign and premalignant colorectal polyps

A machine learning algorithm helps accurately differentiate benign and premalignant colorectal polyps on CT colonography scans, according to a study published in the journal Radiology.

24 Feb 2021

A functional test to measure the effect of inherited gene variants in breast and ovarian cancer

Researchers at Mayo Clinic have combined results from a functional test measuring the effect of inherited variants in the BRCA2 breast and ovarian cancer gene with clinical information from women who received genetic testing to determine the clinical importance of many BRCA2 variants of uncertain significance (VUS).

22 Feb 2021

Using soil bacteria for antibiotic production

In this interview, AZoLifeSciences speaks to Dr. Christophe Corre about his latest research that investigated soil bacteria and how it could be used to produce antibiotics.

From The University of Warwick 19 Feb 2021

Child-targeted advertising impacts the transition from traditional Mediterranean diet to processed foods

Experts have spent decades warning us about the rising rates of childhood obesity, which has become an epidemic among recent generations in many places around the world, including Spain.

16 Feb 2021

New understanding of tumor microenvironment could help enhance immunotherapy

A paper published today in Nature shows how chemicals in the areas surrounding tumors--known as the tumor microenvironment--subvert the immune system and enable cancer to evade attack. These findings suggest that an existing drug could boost cancer immunotherapy.

From University of Pittsburgh 16 Feb 2021

Invasive flies prefer to lay eggs in places that no other flies have visited

A recent study finds that the invasive spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) prefers to lay its eggs in places that no other spotted wing flies have visited. The finding raises questions about how the flies can tell whether a piece of fruit is virgin territory - and what that might mean for pest control.

16 Feb 2021

Education News and Research

Increased global temperatures help invasive species to flourish in ecosystems

Targeted immunotherapy could improve radiotherapy response in cancer cells

Psychoactive component of marijuana stays in breast milk for up to six weeks, study finds

Catechin-type flavonoid compounds in tea relax blood vessels by activating ion channel proteins

Study identifies molecular mechanism by which HSPCs recover after chemotherapy-induced injury

Vegan diet leads to poorer bone health, shows study

SARS-CoV-2 can make itself unrecognizable to immune response by T-killer cells through mutations

Environmentally friendly fireworks also deteriorate air quality

New insights into how lipids interact with grape tannins to influence wine taste

Study shows causal relationship between neonatal antibody production and mother's microbiota

New software tool enables swift analysis of datasets generated from single-cell sequencing

Researchers identify gene variant associated with childhood asthma

Human activities cause biodiversity loss in over 80% of the Atlantic Rainforest remnants

New project sheds light on underground infrastructure to help communities respond to disasters

Machine learning algorithm helps differentiate benign and premalignant colorectal polyps

A functional test to measure the effect of inherited gene variants in breast and ovarian cancer

Using soil bacteria for antibiotic production

Child-targeted advertising impacts the transition from traditional Mediterranean diet to processed foods

New understanding of tumor microenvironment could help enhance immunotherapy

Invasive flies prefer to lay eggs in places that no other flies have visited

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