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Specific immune mechanism in COVID-19 patients triggers inflammatory process

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have demonstrated for the first time that in COVID-19 patients an immune mechanism known as the inflammasome participates in activation of the inflammatory process that can damage several organs and even lead to death.

3 Dec 2020

Researchers determine role of NLRP1 protein in detecting the common cold virus

The role of a protein in detecting the common cold virus and kickstarting an immune response to fight infection has been uncovered by a team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the National University of Singapore.

From Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) 3 Dec 2020

Researchers develop new method to select the best microalgae for biodiesel production

Microalgae are a promising source of energy to replace fossil fuels, as they have several advantages over conventional crops used for commercial biodiesel.

2 Dec 2020

Combination therapy can prevent antimicrobial resistance

An inexpensive, FDA-approved drug -- cholestyramine -- taken in conjunction with an antibiotic prevents the antibiotic from driving antimicrobial resistance, according to new research by scientists at Penn State and the University of Michigan.

2 Dec 2020

Study shows metabolic state of disease-causing parasite influences its resistance to drugs

A new study has revealed how a disease-causing parasite is able to resist the present range of therapies. The study was recently published in eLife.

2 Dec 2020

Researchers identify chemical compounds that could block key enzyme in SARS-CoV-2

According to a new study, chemical compounds found in dark chocolate can inhibit the function of a specific enzyme, or protease, in the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

1 Dec 2020

Scientists conduct “molecular dissection” of part of virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease

Scientists have conducted a 'molecular dissection' of a part of the virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease, to try and understand why the pathogen is so infectious.

1 Dec 2020

Study: Gut microbiota directly shapes the makeup of human immune system

In recent years, the microbiota -- the community of bacteria and other microorganisms that live on and in the human body -- has captured the attention of scientists and the public, in part because it's become easier to study. It has been linked to many aspects of human health.

1 Dec 2020

Scientists successfully edit SIV virus from genomes of non-human primates

Taking a major step forward in HIV research, scientists at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have successfully edited SIV - a virus closely related to HIV, the cause of AIDS - from the genomes of non-human primates.

1 Dec 2020

Researchers develop microorganism that produces biodiesel precursors from lignocellulosic biomass

Automobile exhaust emitted by fossil-fuel-based vehicles, especially those operating on diesel, is known to be a major source of fine dust and greenhouse gases. Using biodiesel instead of diesel is an effective way of coping with climate change caused by greenhouse gases while reducing fine dust emissions.

1 Dec 2020

Study underlines the significance of epithelial against invasive pathogens

Researchers have demonstrated that a protein present in skin cells detects a particular nucleic acid that is developed at the time of virus replication.

30 Nov 2020

New study refutes a major cellular process in bacteria

Despite explanations in textbooks, a new study has discovered and elucidated a cellular process that has continued to remain a mystery for researchers.

30 Nov 2020

UofL researcher finds less toxic way to deliver medicines

University of Louisville researchers have found a less toxic way to deliver medicines by using the natural lipids in plants, particularly grapefruit and ginger.

30 Nov 2020

Warwick researchers design computational model to enable drug predictions against COVID-19

A computational model of a human lung cell has been used to understand how SARS-CoV-2 draws on human host cell metabolism to reproduce by researchers at the University of Warwick.

From The University of Warwick 26 Nov 2020

Study shows how bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics

A group of researchers has successfully evolved the common microorganisms Escherichia coli at the experimental level.

25 Nov 2020

Microbes could make phosphorus trapped in soils more accessible to crops

Phosphorus is a necessary nutrient for plants to grow. But when it's applied to plants as part of a chemical fertilizer, phosphorus can react strongly with minerals in the soil, forming complexes with iron, aluminum and calcium.

25 Nov 2020

Study explains why immunotherapy works on certain patients with head and neck cancer

Researchers have found new clues about why certain individuals with head and neck cancer are able to respond to immunotherapy, while others fail to do so.

25 Nov 2020

Study reveals genomic structures that allow SARS-CoV-2 virus to control the infection process

An international research alliance has visualized the RNA folding structures of the SARS-CoV-2 genome, for the first time.

23 Nov 2020

Genetic modification in the ‘coat’ of fatal brain virus may allow it to escape antibodies

A genetic modification in the 'coat' of a brain infection-causing virus may allow it to escape antibodies, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

23 Nov 2020

Genetic modification in the ‘coat’ of fatal brain virus may allow it to escape antibodies

A genetic modification in the 'coat' of a brain infection-causing virus may allow it to escape antibodies, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

23 Nov 2020

Microbiology

Specific immune mechanism in COVID-19 patients triggers inflammatory process

Researchers determine role of NLRP1 protein in detecting the common cold virus

Researchers develop new method to select the best microalgae for biodiesel production

Combination therapy can prevent antimicrobial resistance

Study shows metabolic state of disease-causing parasite influences its resistance to drugs

Researchers identify chemical compounds that could block key enzyme in SARS-CoV-2

Scientists conduct “molecular dissection” of part of virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease

Study: Gut microbiota directly shapes the makeup of human immune system

Scientists successfully edit SIV virus from genomes of non-human primates

Researchers develop microorganism that produces biodiesel precursors from lignocellulosic biomass

Study underlines the significance of epithelial against invasive pathogens

New study refutes a major cellular process in bacteria

UofL researcher finds less toxic way to deliver medicines

Warwick researchers design computational model to enable drug predictions against COVID-19

Study shows how bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics

Microbes could make phosphorus trapped in soils more accessible to crops

Study explains why immunotherapy works on certain patients with head and neck cancer

Study reveals genomic structures that allow SARS-CoV-2 virus to control the infection process

Genetic modification in the ‘coat’ of fatal brain virus may allow it to escape antibodies

Genetic modification in the ‘coat’ of fatal brain virus may allow it to escape antibodies

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