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New method accurately detects single gene mutation in a pool of 10,000 cells

Rare genetic mutations occurring in cells cannot be detected by existing sequencing techniques because these methods do not have the required sensitivity.

1 Sep 2020

Study: Two unrelated responses in corn plants interact to help the crop survive heat stress

Environmental extremes driven by climate change create stresses in crops, and plant breeders are attempting to untangle the genetic factors that endow plants with tolerance to stress.

31 Aug 2020

Researchers perform massive and detailed cellular energy audit

TK Adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, is the cellular energy currency that is as valuable to the human body as the dollar is to the US economy. Too high or too low levels of ATP in some cell types have been linked to a variety of diseases.

31 Aug 2020

New cellular pathway can protect cells from infection by Ebola virus, coronavirus

Discoveries from the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI) have identified a new cellular protection pathway that targets a common vulnerability in several different pandemic viruses, and collaborators at Case Western Reserve University, Boston University School of Medicine and MRIGlobal have shown that this pathway can protect cells from infection by Ebola virus and coronaviruses, like SARS-CoV-2.

28 Aug 2020

Findings show new promise for using stem cells to treat enteric nervous system disorders

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how the enteric nervous system forms, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's.

28 Aug 2020

Non-coding RNA molecule helps lung cancer cells evade immune cells

Researchers in Spain have identified a non-coding RNA molecule that helps lung cancer cells proliferate and avoid being killed by the body's immune cells.

28 Aug 2020

New cell atlas can help control mosquito-borne diseases

The first cell atlas of mosquito immune cells recently created by researchers can help interpret how mosquitoes combat various infections, including malaria.

28 Aug 2020

Study shows how two proteins interact to produce functioning barrier at tricellular contacts

Organs in animals and in humans have one thing in common: they are bounded by so-called epithelial cells. These, along with the muscle, connective, and nervous tissues, belong to the basic types of tissue.

28 Aug 2020

Study sheds light on new element of plant immune defense response to biotic stress

Plants are at the mercy of many stresses, both abiotic, such as drought and heat, and biotic, such as pathogens.

28 Aug 2020

Study describes anatomical embodiment of color sensations in the brain

A recent study published in Neuron described in greater detail than ever before the anatomical embodiment of color sensations in the cerebral cortex, linking brain structure to perceptual function.

28 Aug 2020

Researchers identify new pathway that targets common vulnerability in different pandemic viruses

Researchers working in human cells have identified a new pathway that targets a common vulnerability in several different pandemic viruses.

28 Aug 2020

DNA repair enzymes offer potential drug targets for personalized cancer therapies

Chemical lesions in the genetic material DNA can have catastrophic consequences for cells, and even for the organism concerned.

28 Aug 2020

New study can help eliminate treatment resistance in breast cancer

People would have probably heard the ancient adage, “It takes a village to raise a child.”

26 Aug 2020

New study may lead to improved diagnosis and treatment for cancer

Scientists have extensively studied the behavior of tumor cells to gain a better understanding of mechanisms that could enhance treatment for cancer.

26 Aug 2020

Macrophage programming allows the body to fight infections and promotes tissue repair

Macrophages are white blood cells that, depending on the signals they get from the immune system, become specialized in either increasing or decreasing inflammation.

26 Aug 2020

Scientists document communication pathways in SARS-CoV-2 infected human cells

In the transmission of signals within the cell which, for example, stimulate cell growth or trigger metabolic processes, phosphate groups play an important biochemical role.

26 Aug 2020

Scientists identify key genes that influence cancer treatment success

Radiotherapy is a cornerstone of today's cancer treatment. About half of all people suffering from cancer with a so-called radiotherapy.

26 Aug 2020

Study reveals key biomolecule that can heal damaged heart tissues

When a person suffers a heart attack, parts of the heart can become stiff and scarred, leading to disability and possible progression toward heart failure.

26 Aug 2020

Researchers identify mechanisms that impair the immune system in response to viral infections

Scientists have discovered mechanisms that cause functional deterioration of the immune system in reaction to viral infections, including COVID-19 or HIV.

26 Aug 2020

Excessive consumption of fructose may lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Excessive consumption of fructose -; a sweetener ubiquitous in the American diet -; can result in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is comparably abundant in the United States.

25 Aug 2020

Cell Biology

New method accurately detects single gene mutation in a pool of 10,000 cells

Study: Two unrelated responses in corn plants interact to help the crop survive heat stress

Researchers perform massive and detailed cellular energy audit

New cellular pathway can protect cells from infection by Ebola virus, coronavirus

Findings show new promise for using stem cells to treat enteric nervous system disorders

Non-coding RNA molecule helps lung cancer cells evade immune cells

New cell atlas can help control mosquito-borne diseases

Study shows how two proteins interact to produce functioning barrier at tricellular contacts

Study sheds light on new element of plant immune defense response to biotic stress

Study describes anatomical embodiment of color sensations in the brain

Researchers identify new pathway that targets common vulnerability in different pandemic viruses

DNA repair enzymes offer potential drug targets for personalized cancer therapies

New study can help eliminate treatment resistance in breast cancer

New study may lead to improved diagnosis and treatment for cancer

Macrophage programming allows the body to fight infections and promotes tissue repair

Scientists document communication pathways in SARS-CoV-2 infected human cells

Scientists identify key genes that influence cancer treatment success

Study reveals key biomolecule that can heal damaged heart tissues

Researchers identify mechanisms that impair the immune system in response to viral infections

Excessive consumption of fructose may lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

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