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Researchers identify genes responsible for “spinach teeth”

People are generally familiar with “spinach teeth,” the harmless but gritty-chalky mouthfeel triggered because of a vegetable.

23 Dec 2021

Researchers find a sour receptor conserved from fruit flies to humans

Humans and fruit flies respond to many of the same tastes -; sweet, salty, bitter and so on. The receptors that identify these substances, however, are very different between us and insects. Except when it comes to sour.

14 Dec 2021

Metrion Biosciences expands ion channel drug discovery service capabilities and in-house expertise

Metrion today announced it has expanded its capabilities and expertise through the addition of automated low volume liquid handling capability.

From Metrion Biosciences Limited 7 Dec 2021

Mysterious protein clusters found on neurons are calcium-signaling “hotspots”, study reveals

For 30 years, mysterious clusters of proteins found on the cell body of neurons in the hippocampus, a part of the brain, both intrigued and baffled James Trimmer.

From The University of California, Davis 15 Nov 2021

Experts employ live cells to synthesize nanocrystals

The last decade exploited the cell as a powerful tool to perform unexpected tasks by artificial regulation.

8 Nov 2021

Study explains why shift workers are vulnerable to heart problems

Recent research demonstrates how circadian rhythms in heart cells help to change heart function.

19 Oct 2021

Cellular environment impacts structure of the nuclear pore complex

Context matters. It's true for many facets of life, including the tiny molecular machines that perform vital functions inside our cells.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 18 Oct 2021

Researchers improve understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying stomach’s acid pump

Nagoya University researchers and colleagues have improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of a key protein that makes the stomach acidic. Their findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, could lead to better drugs for stomach ulcers and shed light on the functions of similar proteins across the human body.

15 Oct 2021

Radiation therapy can reprogram heart muscle cells to a younger state, suggests study

New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that radiation therapy can reprogram heart muscle cells to what appears to be a younger state, fixing electrical problems that cause a life-threatening arrhythmia without the need for a long-used, invasive procedure.

27 Sep 2021

Study adds two new genetic variants to the list of glutamate receptor mutations

Researchers from Northwestern Medicine distinguished different variants of the gene GRIK2 that induces nonsyndromic neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD).

27 Sep 2021

Researchers develop a DNA sensor to target and detect infectious viruses in minutes

A new sensor can detect not only whether a virus is present, but whether it's infectious – an important distinction for containing viral spread.

23 Sep 2021

Researchers develop a novel process to desalinate whey

Scientists reveal that the increased salt content of whey makes it one of the most polluting byproducts in the food processing industry.

7 Sep 2021

Researchers create cardiomyocyte model using a genetic algorithm

Human-induced pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into cardiac myocytes and are employed in applications like formulating patient-specific disease models.

31 Aug 2021

Researchers report several compounds responsible for coffee’s distinctive mouthfeel

Coffee drinkers intuitively recognize the pleasure of swallowing a smooth, rich brew versus a watery one. Aside from added cream or sugar, the coffee itself contributes to this sensation -; referred to as body or mouthfeel -; but the specific compounds are not well defined.

24 Aug 2021

Ion News and Research

Researchers identify genes responsible for “spinach teeth”

Researchers find a sour receptor conserved from fruit flies to humans

Metrion Biosciences expands ion channel drug discovery service capabilities and in-house expertise

Mysterious protein clusters found on neurons are calcium-signaling “hotspots”, study reveals

Experts employ live cells to synthesize nanocrystals

Study explains why shift workers are vulnerable to heart problems

Cellular environment impacts structure of the nuclear pore complex

Researchers improve understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying stomach’s acid pump

Radiation therapy can reprogram heart muscle cells to a younger state, suggests study

Study adds two new genetic variants to the list of glutamate receptor mutations

Researchers develop a DNA sensor to target and detect infectious viruses in minutes

Researchers develop a novel process to desalinate whey

Researchers create cardiomyocyte model using a genetic algorithm

Researchers report several compounds responsible for coffee’s distinctive mouthfeel

Study utilizes scanning probe microscopy to analyze organ-on-a-chip

Researchers use prime editing to correct mutations causing cystic fibrosis in organoids

World’s first cancer cell model helps modern cancer research and drug development

Study reveals how plants store energy in the thylakoid membrane

Determining class A drug use from a single fingerprint

Study identifies DNA alterations that underpin brain and cognitive decline in the elderly

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