Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

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Interferon-stimulating genes control SARS-CoV-2 replication

Researchers have found a set of human genes that combat infection due to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for causing COVID-19.

20 Apr 2021

Antibodies may not inhibit SARS-CoV-2 variants from minks

It has been known for about a year that minks can become infected with SARS-CoV-2. The virus had been transmitted from humans to farmed mink and mutated in infected animals. Mutations were acquired in the spike protein, which is crucial for the entry of the virus into host cells and represents the central point of attack for antibodies.

20 Apr 2021

First-ever global assessment of how climate, land-use change impacts genetic diversity in mammals

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have made the first ever global assessment map of how future climate and land-use change impacts genetic diversity in mammals. The researchers hope the map will assist policy makers in prioritizing which areas should be preserved first.

20 Apr 2021

Chemical biomarker levels reflect varying severity of COVID-19 symptoms

Varying severity of COVID-19 symptoms in patients is reflected by levels of a chemical biomarker in their body which scientists say could be used to better manage treatments and other interventions, including vaccinations.

20 Apr 2021

Supercomputer simulations reveal the behavior of dominant G form SARS-CoV-2 strain

Large-scale supercomputer simulations at the atomic level show that the dominant G form variant of the COVID-19-causing virus is more infectious partly because of its greater ability to readily bind to its target host receptor in the body, compared to other variants.

19 Apr 2021

New breakthrough in understanding the role of high-risk immune genes in rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers within the Biomedicine Discovery Institute at Monash University have made a breakthrough in understanding the role played by high-risk immune genes associated with the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

19 Apr 2021

Study reveals how some antibodies can effectively disable ebolaviruses

Some survivors of ebolavirus outbreaks make antibodies that can broadly neutralize these viruses--and now, scientists at Scripps Research have illuminated how these antibodies can disable the viruses so effectively. The insights may be helpful for developing effective therapies.

16 Apr 2021

Modified immune cells can ruthlessly kill cancerous tumors

Modified immune cells that ruthlessly kill cancerous tumors may prove a game-changer for people living with late-stage cancer.

16 Apr 2021

New method to measure the growth rate of disease-causing amyloid fibrils

Amyloid fibrils are deposits of proteins in the body that join together to form microscopic fibres. Their formation has been linked to many serious human diseases including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Type 2 diabetes.

From University of Bath 16 Apr 2021

DNAJC9 protein plays a key role in protecting histones in the cell nucleus

Histones play an important role in the cell nucleus by packaging DNA into chromatin.

15 Apr 2021

Study reveals RNA regulatory mechanisms within transcription-translation couplings

To gain a better understanding of how bacterial RNA gives rise to proteins scientists are now focusing on the special way this process takes place in bacteria.

15 Apr 2021

Mediterranean diet combined with lean beef can yield heart-healthy benefits

Eating red meat may have a bad reputation for being bad for the heart, but new research found that lean beef may have a place in healthy diets, after all.

From Penn State University 15 Apr 2021

Ebola virus protein changes shape by using human RNA

The human genome contains the instructions to make tens of thousands of proteins. Each protein folds into a precise shape--and biologists are taught that defined shape dictates the protein's destined function. Tens of thousands of singular shapes drive the tens of thousands of needed functions.

15 Apr 2021

Scientists characterize the genetic diversity of populations in the South Pacific

Describing the genetic diversity of human populations is essential to improve our understanding of human diseases and their geographical distribution.

From Institut Pasteur 15 Apr 2021

Gene therapy protects eye cells in mice with retinitis pigmentosa

A gene therapy protects eye cells in mice with a rare disorder that causes vision loss, especially when used in combination with other gene therapies, shows a study published today in eLife.

15 Apr 2021

Innovative technique encourages cancer cells in the kidneys to self-destruct

An innovative new technique that encourages cancer cells in the kidneys to self-destruct could revolutionize the treatment of the disease, a new study in the journal Pharmaceutics reports.

From University of Surrey 15 Apr 2021

New fluorescent probe that can discriminate B lymphocytes over T lymphocytes

Human blood contains several different components, including plasma, red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets.

15 Apr 2021

Study reveals DNA supercoiling is involved in regulating gene expression

The (when stretched) two-meter-long DNA molecule in each human cell is continuously being unpacked and packed again to enable the expression of genetic information.

15 Apr 2021

Novel method to activate and visualize protein channels that keep bacteria alive

Almost all bacteria rely on the same emergency valves--protein channels that pop open under pressure, releasing a deluge of cell contents.

15 Apr 2021

Scientists engineer probiotic yeast to produce beta-carotene in the guts of mice

Researchers have genetically engineered a probiotic yeast to produce beta-carotene in the guts of laboratory mice. The advance demonstrates the utility of work the researchers have done to detail how a suite of genetic engineering tools can be used to modify the yeast.

13 Apr 2021

Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Latest Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Interferon-stimulating genes control SARS-CoV-2 replication

Antibodies may not inhibit SARS-CoV-2 variants from minks

First-ever global assessment of how climate, land-use change impacts genetic diversity in mammals

Chemical biomarker levels reflect varying severity of COVID-19 symptoms

Supercomputer simulations reveal the behavior of dominant G form SARS-CoV-2 strain

New breakthrough in understanding the role of high-risk immune genes in rheumatoid arthritis

Study reveals how some antibodies can effectively disable ebolaviruses

Modified immune cells can ruthlessly kill cancerous tumors

New method to measure the growth rate of disease-causing amyloid fibrils

DNAJC9 protein plays a key role in protecting histones in the cell nucleus

Study reveals RNA regulatory mechanisms within transcription-translation couplings

Mediterranean diet combined with lean beef can yield heart-healthy benefits

Ebola virus protein changes shape by using human RNA

Scientists characterize the genetic diversity of populations in the South Pacific

Gene therapy protects eye cells in mice with retinitis pigmentosa

Innovative technique encourages cancer cells in the kidneys to self-destruct

New fluorescent probe that can discriminate B lymphocytes over T lymphocytes

Study reveals DNA supercoiling is involved in regulating gene expression

Novel method to activate and visualize protein channels that keep bacteria alive

Scientists engineer probiotic yeast to produce beta-carotene in the guts of mice

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