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Research highlights how carnosic acid found in rosemary inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection

Scripps Research scientists have discovered evidence that a chemical present in rosemary might be a two-pronged weapon against SARS-CoV-2.

4 Feb 2022

Researchers provide first evidence of the gene-environment interaction in the social dysfunctions typical of autistic disorders

Autism spectrum disorders are characterized by a wide range of behavioral issues.

2 Feb 2022

Researchers construct organized structures of hydrogel blocks using “sticky” DNA

Scientists from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University employed minuscule DNA strands to direct the building of viewable gel blocks.

2 Feb 2022

Researchers develop artificial protein muscle that moves independently

Research carried out from the University of Freiburg’s livMatS Cluster of Excellence showed outstanding progress in creating a muscle using only natural proteins.

2 Feb 2022

Hematopoietic stem cells play key focus of stem-cell-based medical research

According to a recent study, a protein that controls how DNA is wrapped within chromosomes plays a key role in the proper functioning of blood stem cells.

2 Feb 2022

New model could improve the assessment of heart disease

A heart attack or stroke can blindside people who thought they were at low risk. Now, research led by UConn Health has found a new model that could improve how we assess heart disease.

1 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

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

Researchers aim to tackle neurodegenerative diseases of the eye and brain

Could a new paradigm in digital health treat blinding disorders and possibly also be a conduit for treating other parts of the brain? A multi-disciplinary team of world-renowned researchers at USC are exploring this exciting possibility.

31 Jan 2022

Novel technology combats cancer more quickly and efficiently

Researchers have created a new technology that allows them to use immune cells from tumors to combat cancer more quickly and efficiently.

31 Jan 2022

Genetic variants that predict higher blood levels of lipoprotein A linked with prostate cancer risk

A new analysis has uncovered a potential link between higher prostate cancer risk and genetic variants associated with higher bloodstream levels of the cholesterol-transporting molecule lipoprotein A.

28 Jan 2022

Researchers identify changes in gene expression and cellular interactions in COPD lung cells

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Yale University and other institutions have identified previously unrecognized changes in gene expression and cellular interactions in distinct cell populations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

28 Jan 2022

RNA sequencing picks up more genetic changes in pediatric cancer patients than traditional tests

Analysis of the entire tumor RNA picks up more clinically relevant genetic changes in children with cancer than traditional diagnostic methods, new research has shown.

28 Jan 2022

Scientists discover families of proteins that could predict organ transplant rejection

Northwestern University scientists have discovered families of proteins in the body that could potentially predict which patients may reject a new organ transplant, helping inform decisions about care.

28 Jan 2022

Mother's unhealthy vaginal microbiome may contribute to mortality and altered development in babies

A new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in pregnant mothers in combination with an unhealthy diet contributed to increased pup deaths and altered development in the surviving babies.

28 Jan 2022

Medicine News and Research

Research highlights how carnosic acid found in rosemary inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers provide first evidence of the gene-environment interaction in the social dysfunctions typical of autistic disorders

Researchers construct organized structures of hydrogel blocks using “sticky” DNA

Researchers develop artificial protein muscle that moves independently

Hematopoietic stem cells play key focus of stem-cell-based medical research

New model could improve the assessment of heart disease

Scientists visualize protein machinery of respiration with unparalleled precision

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

Researchers aim to tackle neurodegenerative diseases of the eye and brain

Novel technology combats cancer more quickly and efficiently

Genetic variants that predict higher blood levels of lipoprotein A linked with prostate cancer risk

Researchers identify changes in gene expression and cellular interactions in COPD lung cells

RNA sequencing picks up more genetic changes in pediatric cancer patients than traditional tests

Scientists discover families of proteins that could predict organ transplant rejection

Mother's unhealthy vaginal microbiome may contribute to mortality and altered development in babies

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