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Researchers develop a high-throughput test to detect DNA repair factors

The DNA in every human cell is subjected to thousands of insults and injuries on a daily basis.

21 Jan 2022

Memory T cells formed after prior infection or vaccination respond to omicron variant

The omicron variant can partly evade the antibody response provided by vaccination or infection with previous variants of SARS-CoV-2.

20 Jan 2022

IL-6 regulates cartilage regeneration in joints and growth plates, says study

The IL-6 protein family has a poor reputation for promoting inflammation, arthritis, autoimmune disease, and even cancer.

20 Jan 2022

Study identifies respiratory syncytial viral protein that mediates RSV-induced autophagy

A viral protein might contain information that could be used to avoid pneumonia due to the body’s overactive response to respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19.

20 Jan 2022

Colombia takes steps to preserve its biodiversity via genomic studies

Researchers from UEA predict that the second-most diverse nation in the world will benefit ecologically, economically, and socially from joining the Earth Biogenome Project.

20 Jan 2022

Researchers discover a molecular mechanism linked with cholesterol movement

A team of researchers from the Universitat de Barcelona (UB) discovered a mechanism associated with the movement of cholesterol within cells.

From University of Barcelona 20 Jan 2022

Non-neutralizing antibodies likely to protect against COVID, says study

Non-neutralizing antibodies may also be crucial in giving protection against COVID-19, according to a recent study from Lund University in Sweden.

20 Jan 2022

Virologists identify a dual-action drug effective against SARS-CoV-2

A research team discovered a new dual attack mode of action while working on the development of a therapeutic candidate against SARS-CoV-2 infections.

20 Jan 2022

Researchers discover a key mechanism used by Zika virus to evade cell’s antiviral response

The world knows SARS-CoV-2 intimately now, but there are more than 200 virus species capable of infecting humans and causing disease.

19 Jan 2022

Largest nationwide study analyzes the link between food environment and dietary health

An estimated 19 million people in the U.S. live in so-called food deserts, which have lower access to healthy and nutritious food.

19 Jan 2022

New discovery offers insight into how cells maintain the integrity of DNA

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have identified a new mechanism by which a protein known for repairing damaged DNA also protects the integrity of DNA by preserving its structural shape.

19 Jan 2022

Columbia researchers develop new blood test to measure the pace of biological aging

Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health have developed a new blood test to measure the pace of biological aging. Based on an analysis of chemical tags on the DNA contained in white blood cells, called DNA methylation marks, the new test is named DunedinPACE, after the Dunedin Birth Cohort used to develop it.

19 Jan 2022

Evaporators assist academic drug discovery

BioChromato Inc reports how the renowned Chemistry Research Laboratories (CRL) at Oxford University (UK) are using several Smart Evaporator C1 units to support their drug discovery activities in therapeutic areas including oncology and regenerative medicine.

From BioChromato Inc. 19 Jan 2022

Risk linked to coronary arteriosclerosis may be explained by changes in gene networks

Up to 60 percent of the risk associated with coronary arteriosclerosis may be explained by changes in the activity of hundreds of genes working together in networks across several organs in the body.

17 Jan 2022

Changes in the activity of gene networks may explain arteriosclerosis risk

Up to 60 percent of the risk associated with coronary arteriosclerosis may be explained by changes in the activity of hundreds of genes working together in networks across several organs in the body.

13 Jan 2022

Researchers conduct genome sequencing studies in children with in-born immunity disorders

The Sanford Children’s Genomic Medicine Consortium has ten hospitals collaborating for whole genome sequencing studies on patients with suspected inborn immunity disorders (IEI).

13 Jan 2022

Research sheds new insights into development of lung macrophages in humans

The lungs are exposed to microorganisms like viruses and bacteria from the moment of the first breath.

13 Jan 2022

Targeting the inflamed intestinal wall may be a novel way to prevent inflammation in HIV patients

New UCLA-led research in mice suggests that adding a certain type of tomato concentrate to the diet can reduce the intestinal inflammation that is associated with HIV. Left untreated, intestinal inflammation can accelerate arterial disease, which in turn can lead to heart attack and stroke.

13 Jan 2022

Using E.Coli to bring 3D Printing to Life

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Avinash Manjula Basavanna about his latest research that incorporated E. Coli to bring 3D printing materials to life.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 13 Jan 2022

Study finds gene family that regulates tissue-specific DNA methylation patterns

According to researchers at Salk, the CLASSY gene family controls which portions of the genome are turned off in a tissue-specific manner.

13 Jan 2022

Medicine News and Research

Researchers develop a high-throughput test to detect DNA repair factors

Memory T cells formed after prior infection or vaccination respond to omicron variant

IL-6 regulates cartilage regeneration in joints and growth plates, says study

Study identifies respiratory syncytial viral protein that mediates RSV-induced autophagy

Colombia takes steps to preserve its biodiversity via genomic studies

Researchers discover a molecular mechanism linked with cholesterol movement

Non-neutralizing antibodies likely to protect against COVID, says study

Virologists identify a dual-action drug effective against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers discover a key mechanism used by Zika virus to evade cell’s antiviral response

Largest nationwide study analyzes the link between food environment and dietary health

New discovery offers insight into how cells maintain the integrity of DNA

Columbia researchers develop new blood test to measure the pace of biological aging

Evaporators assist academic drug discovery

Risk linked to coronary arteriosclerosis may be explained by changes in gene networks

Changes in the activity of gene networks may explain arteriosclerosis risk

Researchers conduct genome sequencing studies in children with in-born immunity disorders

Research sheds new insights into development of lung macrophages in humans

Targeting the inflamed intestinal wall may be a novel way to prevent inflammation in HIV patients

Using E.Coli to bring 3D Printing to Life

Study finds gene family that regulates tissue-specific DNA methylation patterns

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