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Moving cell groups push forward as they form organs, become cancerous and spread

Cells push and pull on surrounding tissue to move in groups as they form organs in an embryo, track down invading bacteria, and become cancerous and spread.

From New York University (NYU) 15 Feb 2022

New methodology for 'compressing' extensive genetic data libraries to more manageable sizes

In image compression, a large file that could be cumbersome to store or share loses a small amount of visual information.

From Penn State University 15 Feb 2022

Genetic testing helps uncover the international criminal networks behind ivory trafficking

A team led by scientists at the University of Washington and special agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has used genetic testing of ivory shipments seized by law enforcement to uncover the international criminal networks behind ivory trafficking out of Africa.

15 Feb 2022

Researchers design a molecule that prevents the replication of coronaviruses

Researchers have created a molecule that suppresses coronavirus replication and has the potential to be developed into a COVID-19 treatment drug.

14 Feb 2022

Agricultural fungicides generate resistance to antifungal medications, study finds

For the first time, a new study has revealed that drugs, used to treat fungal illnesses in plants, are also generating resistance to antifungal medications used to treat people.

From University of Georgia 14 Feb 2022

Study shows how natural products inhibit SARS-CoV-2 main protease Mpro

The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is a worldwide scientific issue including the development of measures to combat the virus and its harmful effects.

From University of Barcelona 14 Feb 2022

Researchers develop a method for preserving human primordial germ cell-like cells

Human primordial germ cells (PGCs) are the early precursors of the eggs (oocytes) and sperm that are necessary to keep humankind alive and reproducing.

11 Feb 2022

A simple route for synthesizing fungal compound and its derivatives

The solutions to many of humanity's problems can be found within nature. For instance, who could have guessed that an antibiotic as powerful as penicillin would be found in a common mold, or that the drug aspirin would be derived from the bark of the willow tree?

From Tokyo University of Science 10 Feb 2022

Novel method can report specific immune cell types using only DNA from blood

Flow cytometry is a powerful and complex technology used to count, sort or measure characteristics of cells and to detect biomarkers.

10 Feb 2022

Study suggests Cx43 hemichannels as potential new target for osteoporosis treatments

Channels on the surface of bone cells called osteocytes help build stronger bones in response to mechanical stress, shows a study published today in eLife.

9 Feb 2022

Identification of a bivalent histone-mark switch essential for angiogenesis

Defying conventional epigenomic wisdom, the non-conventional polycomb (PRC)1 variant paradoxically overwhelms the conventional PRC-mediated gene silencing in activated endothelial cells.

9 Feb 2022

Kras oncogenes use genetic reprogramming to drive tumorigenesis

Cancerous tumors are made up of rapidly growing, abnormally shaped, cells that can infiltrate and destroy healthy tissues, travel to other parts of the body, and form additional tumors.

8 Feb 2022

New gene therapy approach may help treat a wide variety of electrical heart diseases

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a gene therapy that helps heart muscle cells electrically activate in live mice.

7 Feb 2022

Largest genome study identifies new genetic risk factors for migraine

An international consortium of leading migraine scientists identified more than 120 regions of the genome that are connected to risk of migraine.

4 Feb 2022

Study provides insight into the mechanism of action of DNA topoisomerase VI at the molecular level

The enzyme DNA topoisomerase VI (topo VI) plays a vital role in eliminating chromosome tangles that arise in the cell nucleus of plants.

4 Feb 2022

Researchers discover a sustainable approach for drug development

Although several people think of medicines as purely synthetic compounds, nature is an important element of most of the medications humans depend on.

4 Feb 2022

Researchers build rapid-acting antidepressant compounds that are non-hallucinogenic

The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 280 million people worldwide suffer from depression.

2 Feb 2022

Scientists visualize protein machinery of respiration with unparalleled precision

Oxygen and sugar are the basis of life for animals, plants, fungi and many bacteria. The metabolic process called respiration makes it possible to convert food into energy for the cells.

1 Feb 2022

MIT researchers develop new way to deliver RNA in a capsule

Like most vaccines, RNA vaccines have to be injected, which can be an obstacle for people who fear needles. Now, a team of MIT researchers has developed a way to deliver RNA in a capsule that can be swallowed, which they hope could help make people more receptive to them.

1 Feb 2022

Study offers insight into how activated protein C may protect aging patients from reperfusion injury

A University of South Florida Health (USF Health) preclinical study offers molecular insight into how activated protein C (APC) may improve aging patients' tolerance to reperfusion injury – a potentially adverse effect of treatment for ischemic heart disease.

1 Feb 2022

Drugs News and Research

Moving cell groups push forward as they form organs, become cancerous and spread

New methodology for 'compressing' extensive genetic data libraries to more manageable sizes

Genetic testing helps uncover the international criminal networks behind ivory trafficking

Researchers design a molecule that prevents the replication of coronaviruses

Agricultural fungicides generate resistance to antifungal medications, study finds

Study shows how natural products inhibit SARS-CoV-2 main protease Mpro

Researchers develop a method for preserving human primordial germ cell-like cells

A simple route for synthesizing fungal compound and its derivatives

Novel method can report specific immune cell types using only DNA from blood

Study suggests Cx43 hemichannels as potential new target for osteoporosis treatments

Identification of a bivalent histone-mark switch essential for angiogenesis

Kras oncogenes use genetic reprogramming to drive tumorigenesis

New gene therapy approach may help treat a wide variety of electrical heart diseases

Largest genome study identifies new genetic risk factors for migraine

Study provides insight into the mechanism of action of DNA topoisomerase VI at the molecular level

Researchers discover a sustainable approach for drug development

Researchers build rapid-acting antidepressant compounds that are non-hallucinogenic

Scientists visualize protein machinery of respiration with unparalleled precision

MIT researchers develop new way to deliver RNA in a capsule

Study offers insight into how activated protein C may protect aging patients from reperfusion injury

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