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ORNL Scientists Develop Fluorescent Biosensor to Track RNA in Plants

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a first-ever method of detecting ribonucleic acid, or RNA, inside plant cells using a technique that results in a visible fluorescent signal.

16 Apr 2025

Tumor Recurrence Prediction from Multi-Omics Information by Deep Learning

MULGONET combines deep learning and multi-omics analysis to predict tumor recurrence, addressing interpretability and enhancing cancer prognosis understanding.

16 Apr 2025

Meet Lariocidin: A Game-Changing Antibiotic That Outsmarts Resistance

The study reveals lariocidin, a potent ribosome-targeting antibiotic, with unique mechanisms that could combat drug-resistant bacterial infections effectively.

4 Apr 2025

How B Cells Know When to Mutate—and When to Chill

Study reveals B cells suppress mutations during rapid division, enhancing immune response and offering critical insights for vaccine and treatment development.

27 Mar 2025

UV Light Reshapes 3D Genome Structure, Altering DNA Repair and Gene Activity

Research shows UV radiation modifies 3D genome structure, affecting DNA damage response and gene activity, offering insights for cancer prevention strategies.

24 Mar 2025

Scientists Unlock the Mechanism Behind piRNA's Defense Against Jumping Genes

Adverse genetic mutations can cause harm and are due to various circumstances. "Jumping genes" are one cause of mutations, but cells try and combat them with a specialized RNA called piRNA.

22 Mar 2025

RNA-Based Active Agents Successfully Shield Plants from Cucumber Mosaic Virus

New RNA-based active agents reliably protect plants against the Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), the most common virus in agriculture and horticulture. They were developed by researchers at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU).

20 Mar 2025

New Insights into RNA Editing Mechanisms for Autoimmune and Cancer Therapies

A research team led by Yang Gao from Rice University has made significant strides in understanding the molecular mechanisms of ADAR1, a protein that modulates ribonucleic acid (RNA) induced immune responses.

18 Mar 2025

Bispecific antibodies for SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralization

Bispecific antibodies targeting multiple SARS-CoV-2 sites offer enhanced neutralization against emerging variants, advancing COVID-19 treatment strategies.

14 Mar 2025

Protective ‘Slime’ In The Brain May Help Prevent Aging And Neurodegeneration

The study shows that boosting mucin-type O-glycosylation in aged mice reinforces the blood-brain barrier and improves memory, paving the way for new treatments.

10 Mar 2025

Macrophages Use Bacterial Debris To Fine-Tune Immune Responses

Findings reveal macrophages' role in immune modulation through bacterial metabolites, paving the way for improved therapies for infections and inflammation.

6 Mar 2025

RNA Splicing Errors May Hold the Key to Beating Gliomas Using Immunotherapy

Identifying splicing-related neoantigens in gliomas opens new avenues for immunotherapy, enhancing treatment strategies for this challenging brain tumor.

26 Feb 2025

Bacterial Cellulose Boosts Plant Healing, Opening New Frontiers in Agricultural Regeneration

Research shows bacterial cellulose stimulates plant tissue regeneration, activating key genes and signaling pathways for improved wound healing in agriculture.

24 Feb 2025

CRISPR Unlocks ‘Sleeping’ Genes—A Potential Cure for Prader-Willi Syndrome?

CRISPR epigenome editing successfully reactivates silenced genes in Prader-Willi Syndrome, highlighting potential for targeted therapies in genetic disorders.

20 Feb 2025

Novel Anti-CRISPR Protein Targets Cas13b RNA Nuclease

There are numerous potential uses for the CRISPR-Cas gene scissors, ranging from antiviral treatments and diagnostics to the treatment of genetic disorders.

18 Feb 2025

Fruit Fly Immune Responses May Help Predict Human Susceptibility to New Viruses

Study on Drosophilidae shows positive correlations in viral susceptibility, highlighting evolutionary trends that may predict novel virus threats to humans.

12 Feb 2025

Zika Virus Tricks Mosquitoes by Making Infected Humans Smell More Appealing

Recent research reveals Zika virus modifies host odors, making infected individuals more attractive to mosquitoes, impacting disease transmission dynamics.

5 Feb 2025

New Microfluidic Device can Detect SARS-Cov-2 with Revolutionary Sensitivity

VirusHB-Chip offers groundbreaking sensitivity in detecting SARS-CoV-2 in plasma, saliva, and stool, transforming COVID-19 diagnostics and treatment strategies.

30 Jan 2025

Researchers Complete Synthetic Yeast Chromosome, Advancing Genome Engineering

This study details the design and optimization of synXVI, a synthetic yeast chromosome, overcoming growth challenges through innovative genomic strategies.

29 Jan 2025

GET Model Unveils Gene Regulation with Unmatched Accuracy Across Cell Types

GET, a novel computational model, accurately predicts gene activity by analyzing chromatin accessibility and DNA sequences across diverse human cell types.

20 Jan 2025