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Breathing Patterns Linked to Memory Consolidation During Sleep

How are memories consolidated during sleep? In 2021, researchers led by Dr. Thomas Schreiner, leader of the Emmy Noether junior research group at LMU's Department of Psychology, had already shown there was a direct relationship between the emergence of certain sleep-related brain activity patterns and the reactivation of memory contents during sleep.

19 Dec 2023

Algae to the Rescue: A Surprising New Protein Source for Muscle Building

With more of us looking for alternatives to eating animals, new research has found a surprising environmentally friendly source of protein – algae.

19 Dec 2023

New AI-Generated Proteins Could Revolutionize Medicine and Beyond

A new study Dec. 18 in Nature reports an AI-driven advance in biotechnology with implications for drug development, disease detection, and environmental monitoring.

19 Dec 2023

New Ecosystem Mapping Workflow Tackles Unique Challenges of Antarctic Continent

A groundbreaking study conducted by QUT researchers has developed a pioneering ecosystem mapping workflow that combines drones, advanced imaging techniques, and machine learning to map and monitor vegetation in Antarctica's protected regions with unprecedented accuracy.

19 Dec 2023

Novel Technique for High-Resolution Spectral Analysis of the Eye Fundus

Many ocular diseases involve changes in the structure and function of different regions of the back of the eye, also known as the "eye fundus."

18 Dec 2023

Omicron's Cellular Senescence May Explain Cytokine Storms and Long-COVID

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 23, entitled, "Uncovering a unique pathogenic mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant: selective induction of cellular senescence."

18 Dec 2023

NTNU Develops Dual-Mechanism Antibiotic Strategy to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

NTNU has developed a promising antibiotic candidate against MRSA. Behind the discovery lies a methodology that may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

18 Dec 2023

Non-Invasive Early Cancer Detection Using Chromatin Signatures in Mononuclear Blood Cells

Blood cells reveal tumors in the body. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute achieve an advance with the development of a test for early diagnosis of cancer.

18 Dec 2023

New Seaweed-Based Hydrogel Redefines Wound Care

Acting as the main interface between the internal and the external world, the skin is the largest and most important organ of the human body.

18 Dec 2023

Arabidopsis thaliana’s Pioneering Role in Complete Genome Sequencing

Arabidopsis thaliana, a globally cultivated species for genetic research, achieved the milestone of being the first plant to undergo complete genome sequencing.

18 Dec 2023

Unveiling Immune-Epithelial Harmony in Fetal Lung Maturation

New research conducted by UCL and the Wellcome Sanger Institute underscores the pivotal role of communication between immune cells and airway lining cells in fostering healthy lung development.

18 Dec 2023

Pesticide Sprays and Olfactory Disruption in Honey Bee Communication

For a considerable period, the detrimental impact of pesticide sprays on honey bees has been recognized. In a recent study, researchers have unraveled the consequences of such sprays on the sense of smell in bees, potentially disrupting their social signals.

18 Dec 2023

Revealing the Molecular Machinery of Virus Warriors Against Bacterial Infections

The term “virus” is frequently linked with negative implications. Nevertheless, it is crucial to recognize that not all viruses are detrimental.

18 Dec 2023

Exploring the Effects of Vascularization Strategies on Brain Organoids

Researchers at Waseda University led by Assistant Professor Kosuke Kataoka, have uncovered crucial insights into brain organoids' development.

18 Dec 2023

Exploring the Role of Facilitators in Gene Expression

A study conducted by the Laboratory of Gene Regulation at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, headed by Professor Doug Higgs and Dr Mira Kassouf, has been published in the journal Cell.

15 Dec 2023

Innovative Machine Learning Tool Predicts Functional Consequences of Genetic Variants

In a recent research, scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai unveiled LoGoFunc, an innovative computational tool designed to forecast both pathogenic gain- and loss-of-function variants throughout the genome.

15 Dec 2023

Study Delves into the Transmission of Antimicrobial Resistance Among Cockroaches

A recent study delves into the transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among cockroaches, shedding light on potential implications for AMR transmission in humans.

15 Dec 2023

Scientists Crack the Code for Artificial DNA

The genetic code is composed of just four letters representing the four nucleotides, which are the fundamental building blocks of DNA.

14 Dec 2023

Molecular Blueprint for Understanding Brain Function

For the very first time, a global team of researchers has successfully crafted a comprehensive cell atlas for an entire mammalian brain.

14 Dec 2023

Gladstone Scientists Create Intricate Map of Human T Cell Function With Base Editing

In a study of historic scale, scientists at Gladstone Institutes have created an intricate map of how the immune system functions, examining the detailed molecular structures governing human T cells using the next-generation CRISPR tool known as base editing.

14 Dec 2023

Research News and Research

Breathing Patterns Linked to Memory Consolidation During Sleep

Algae to the Rescue: A Surprising New Protein Source for Muscle Building

New AI-Generated Proteins Could Revolutionize Medicine and Beyond

New Ecosystem Mapping Workflow Tackles Unique Challenges of Antarctic Continent

Novel Technique for High-Resolution Spectral Analysis of the Eye Fundus

Omicron's Cellular Senescence May Explain Cytokine Storms and Long-COVID

NTNU Develops Dual-Mechanism Antibiotic Strategy to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Non-Invasive Early Cancer Detection Using Chromatin Signatures in Mononuclear Blood Cells

New Seaweed-Based Hydrogel Redefines Wound Care

Arabidopsis thaliana’s Pioneering Role in Complete Genome Sequencing

Unveiling Immune-Epithelial Harmony in Fetal Lung Maturation

Pesticide Sprays and Olfactory Disruption in Honey Bee Communication

Revealing the Molecular Machinery of Virus Warriors Against Bacterial Infections

Exploring the Effects of Vascularization Strategies on Brain Organoids

Exploring the Role of Facilitators in Gene Expression

Innovative Machine Learning Tool Predicts Functional Consequences of Genetic Variants

Study Delves into the Transmission of Antimicrobial Resistance Among Cockroaches

Scientists Crack the Code for Artificial DNA

Molecular Blueprint for Understanding Brain Function

Gladstone Scientists Create Intricate Map of Human T Cell Function With Base Editing

Driving Support for Pharmaceutical Testing Through Continuous Innovation

From Memory to Metaplasticity: Unraveling the Brain's Secrets

Revolutionizing Mass Spectrometry: A Deep Dive into Plasmion’s SICRIT® Technology

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