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Tweezers illustrate how chemotherapy affects DNA

A recent study from Cornell University offers a new perspective on how the chemotherapy agent etoposide delays and kills vital enzymes that support the growth of cancer cells.

31 Jan 2023

Novel, more accurate computational tool for long-read RNA sequencing developed

On the journey from gene to protein, a nascent RNA molecule can be cut and joined, or spliced, in different ways before being translated into a protein.

31 Jan 2023

New insights into the lubrication mechanism of chocolate

Scientists found the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is eaten.

31 Jan 2023

Cedars-Sinai's Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplant Program recognized with two hallmarks of quality

The Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplant Program at Cedars-Sinai Cancer was recently recognized with two important hallmarks of quality: official accreditation for CAR T-cell therapy, and a third year in a row ranking among the top adult bone marrow transplant programs in the U.S.

31 Jan 2023

Deep learning model can accurately predict the growth of deadly brain tumors

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have created a computational model to predict the growth of deadly brain tumors more accurately.

31 Jan 2023

Using data-driven computer models to predict light emission properties of iridium-centered chemicals

More than 30 years ago, the phrase "green chemistry" emerged with the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990.

31 Jan 2023

AI-based strategy helps discover high-affinity antibody drugs

Scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based strategy for discovering high-affinity antibody drugs.

31 Jan 2023

Anti-aging gene found in centenarians can rewind the heart's biological age by 10 years

An anti-aging gene discovered in a population of centenarians has been shown to rewind the heart's biological age by 10 years.

31 Jan 2023

A high-throughput drug discovery assay for the endoplasmic reticulum aminopeptidase 1

The January 2023 issue of SLAS Discovery contains a collection of four full-length articles and one technical brief covering cancer research, high-throughput screening (HTS) assay development and other drug discovery exploration.

31 Jan 2023

Researchers discover new type of pathogenic fungus that infects potatoes

RUDN University biologists have discovered a new type of pathogenic fungus that infects potatoes and leads to massive crop loss.

31 Jan 2023

The Journal, Artificial Intelligence in the Life Sciences, Highlights the Contributions of Women in Artificial Intelligence in the Life Sciences

The journal, Artificial Intelligence in the Life Sciences (AILSCI), published by Elsevier, is set to release a special Themed Article Collection (TAC): Women in AI in the Life Sciences.

30 Jan 2023

Proteins’ movement and the spread of antibiotic resistance

Umeå University researchers have figured out how a particular type of protein travels during DNA replication. The discovery could affect the current understanding of how bacteria propagate antibiotic resistance genes.

30 Jan 2023

Molecular staple: The DNA repair mechanism impeding cancer treatment

Due to the continuous cellular activity, malfunctions frequently occur, making error-correcting systems crucial for cells. However, it serves the cancer cells’ best interests to cause errors when it comes to destroying them.

30 Jan 2023

Massive clinical study on type 1 diabetes patients

A massive clinical study on an approved psoriasis drug is now underway. The drug will be tested on people who have just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The drug, according to the theory, could preserve the patient’s remaining insulin production.

30 Jan 2023

Smallest known freshwater green algae, Medakamo hakoo, discovered

A new species of microalgae was discovered in water from a home aquarium. Scientists from the University of Tokyo noticed Medakamo hakoo while examining DNA samples taken from algae. Its DNA sequence did not match any previously known species.

30 Jan 2023

Exploring how smoking cannabis alters the oral microbiome and its impact on the brain

Inspiration strikes when you least expect it. For Wei Jiang, M.D., a professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), inspiration came in 2018 on a smoke-filled boat tour around Amsterdam during an international conference.

30 Jan 2023

Long-term deep meditation may have a beneficial effect on gut microbiota, study suggests

Regular deep meditation, practised for several years, may help to regulate the gut microbiome and potentially lower the risks of physical and mental ill health, finds a small comparative study published in the open access journal General Psychiatry.

30 Jan 2023

Newly discovered enzyme tells specific molecules precisely how to arrange themselves

Just as a choreographer's notation tells a dancer to strike a particular pose, an enzyme newly discovered by Rice University scientists is able to tell specific molecules precisely how to arrange themselves, down to the angle of single hydrogen bonds.

30 Jan 2023

Novel protein degradation technology provides functional insights into how CTCF regulates transcription

CTCF is a critical protein known to play various roles in key biological processes such as transcription.

30 Jan 2023

Cryo-EM helps visualize the detailed structure of viral genome replication machinery

RNA viruses, such as the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, are in a life-and-death race the moment they infect a cell.

30 Jan 2023

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Tweezers illustrate how chemotherapy affects DNA

Novel, more accurate computational tool for long-read RNA sequencing developed

New insights into the lubrication mechanism of chocolate

Cedars-Sinai's Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplant Program recognized with two hallmarks of quality

Deep learning model can accurately predict the growth of deadly brain tumors

Using data-driven computer models to predict light emission properties of iridium-centered chemicals

AI-based strategy helps discover high-affinity antibody drugs

Anti-aging gene found in centenarians can rewind the heart's biological age by 10 years

A high-throughput drug discovery assay for the endoplasmic reticulum aminopeptidase 1

Researchers discover new type of pathogenic fungus that infects potatoes

The Journal, Artificial Intelligence in the Life Sciences, Highlights the Contributions of Women in Artificial Intelligence in the Life Sciences

Proteins’ movement and the spread of antibiotic resistance

Molecular staple: The DNA repair mechanism impeding cancer treatment

Massive clinical study on type 1 diabetes patients

Smallest known freshwater green algae, Medakamo hakoo, discovered

Exploring how smoking cannabis alters the oral microbiome and its impact on the brain

Long-term deep meditation may have a beneficial effect on gut microbiota, study suggests

Newly discovered enzyme tells specific molecules precisely how to arrange themselves

Novel protein degradation technology provides functional insights into how CTCF regulates transcription

Cryo-EM helps visualize the detailed structure of viral genome replication machinery

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