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Study discovers Parkinson’s disease-linked protein impairs mitochondria

Recently, researchers discovered that a protein linked with Parkinson’s disease can impair mitochondria.

23 Aug 2021

Study unravels key mechanism by which Xanthomonas bacteria infect crops

At Nanyang Technological University, a research team has identified, for the first time, a crucial mechanism by which a serious plant disease can infect crops.

From Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) 23 Aug 2021

Newly developed premature cells can support early heart development

A research group led by Massachusetts General Hospital has developed premature cells that promote early heart development but disappear soon after birth.

23 Aug 2021

Researchers discover how glycans act as gateways for SARS-CoV-2 entry

Since the early days of the COVID pandemic, scientists have aggressively pursued the secrets of the mechanisms that allow severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to enter and infect healthy human cells.

From UC San Diego 20 Aug 2021

Study reveals the biology and treatment behind rare rheumatoid-like autoinflammatory condition

The absence of a protein that activates the body's antiviral defenses can cause a rare rheumatoid-like autoinflammatory condition that is treatable with an FDA-approved class of drugs known as TNF (tumor necrosis factor) inhibitors, a global research team led by Mount Sinai has found.

20 Aug 2021

New mouse line reveals the state of proteostasis in mammalian brain for the first time

Proteins are the "tools" of our cells – they are essential to all vital tasks. However, they are only able to do their jobs if they fold correctly and adopt their respective, very specific 3D structure.

20 Aug 2021

Study reveals how two separate DNA changes may predict aggressive childhood leukemias

New research published today in JAMA Oncology reports how two separate DNA changes appear to predict aggressive childhood leukemias when they occur in combination.

From The University of Utah 20 Aug 2021

New research identifies a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock

A gene called Npas4, already known to play a key role in balancing excitatory and inhibitory inputs in brain cells, appears to also be a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock, new research led by UT Southwestern scientists suggests.

20 Aug 2021

Genomic surveillance is vital to achieve effective mitigation and containment of COVID-19

Although the development and increasingly widespread availability of effective and safe vaccines provides the greatest hope for the future recovery from the increasingly devastating COVID-19 pandemic, genomic surveillance is emerging as a vital necessity to achieve effective mitigation and containment.

19 Aug 2021

Researchers develop heat-controllable CAR T cells to kill tumors and prevent relapse

A team of researchers led by bioengineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology is expanding the precision and ability of a revolutionary immunotherapy that is already transforming oncology. CAR T-Cell therapy has been hailed by patients, clinical-researchers, investors, and the media as a viable cure for some cancers.

19 Aug 2021

New gene activity sensors, activators could help treat diabetes, cancer, and other disorders

People likely have apps on their cellphone. A new study at Rice University provides the viability of apps for actual cells.

19 Aug 2021

Study analyzes the health benefits of time-restricted eating

Time-restricted eating (TRE) is a dietary regimen in which eating is restricted to particular hours. It has received great attention in weight-loss circles.

19 Aug 2021

Study isolates infection-fighting immune cells in cauliflower coral and starlet sea anemone

Researchers have isolated unique immune cells in the cauliflower coral and starlet sea anemone that can help fight infection.

19 Aug 2021

New method can efficiently convert plant matter into high-value bioproducts

A team of scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed a bioprocess using engineered yeast that completely and efficiently converted plant matter consisting of acetate and xylose into high-value bioproducts.

18 Aug 2021

Study pinpoints genes responsible for kidney function

Recently scientists pinpointed 182 genes likely responsible for kidney function—most of which can be targeted with existing drugs.

18 Aug 2021

Study identifies gene families responsible for simple leaf development

Recent research elucidates how simple leaves—one of the two basic forms of leaves—originate in a plant.

18 Aug 2021

Insect olfaction could be used to help develop drug screening techniques

Scientists investigated a key element of the insect olfactory system to analyze how this insight might help humans.

18 Aug 2021

Tiny freshwater floating plant may help scientists to grow better crops

Duckweed, a tiny freshwater floating plant, is an excellent laboratory model for scientists to discover new strategies for growing hardier and more sustainable crops in an age of climate change and global population boom, a Rutgers-led study finds.

From Rutgers University 17 Aug 2021

Researchers pinpoint a lack of best practices in mammalian cell culture

A group of KAUST researchers and co-workers in Saudi Arabia and the United States examined 810 randomly selected papers on mammalian cell lines.

16 Aug 2021

Researchers modify CRISPR to enable antibody-based medical diagnostics

Researchers adapted CRISPR to analyze antibodies in patient blood samples to pave the way for a new class of medical diagnostics.

From Harvard Medical School 16 Aug 2021

Cell Biology News and Research

Latest Cell Biology News and Research

Study discovers Parkinson’s disease-linked protein impairs mitochondria

Study unravels key mechanism by which Xanthomonas bacteria infect crops

Newly developed premature cells can support early heart development

Researchers discover how glycans act as gateways for SARS-CoV-2 entry

Study reveals the biology and treatment behind rare rheumatoid-like autoinflammatory condition

New mouse line reveals the state of proteostasis in mammalian brain for the first time

Study reveals how two separate DNA changes may predict aggressive childhood leukemias

New research identifies a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock

Genomic surveillance is vital to achieve effective mitigation and containment of COVID-19

Researchers develop heat-controllable CAR T cells to kill tumors and prevent relapse

New gene activity sensors, activators could help treat diabetes, cancer, and other disorders

Study analyzes the health benefits of time-restricted eating

Study isolates infection-fighting immune cells in cauliflower coral and starlet sea anemone

New method can efficiently convert plant matter into high-value bioproducts

Study pinpoints genes responsible for kidney function

Study identifies gene families responsible for simple leaf development

Insect olfaction could be used to help develop drug screening techniques

Tiny freshwater floating plant may help scientists to grow better crops

Researchers pinpoint a lack of best practices in mammalian cell culture

Researchers modify CRISPR to enable antibody-based medical diagnostics

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