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Cryo-EM imaging of STING protein reveals a new binding source for immune attacks

In new research, UT Southwestern scientists report that imaging a key immunity protein known as STING at near-atomic resolution reveals a previously undiscovered binding location that appears to be crucial for launching immunological attacks.

11 Apr 2022

Intracellular microbiota promote cell survival during tumor progression

Bacteria promote cancer metastasis by bolstering the strength of host cells against mechanical stress in the bloodstream, promoting cell survival during tumor progression, researchers report April 7th in the journal Cell.

8 Apr 2022

New scalable method to advance maturation of human pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes

A Mount Sinai-led team has developed a reproducible and scalable method to advance maturation of human pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hPSC-CMs)-;cells that support heart muscle contraction, generated in the lab from human stem cell lines-;which researchers say will improve approaches for disease modeling, regenerative therapies, and drug testing.

8 Apr 2022

Understanding the role of ORF8 viral gene in COVID-19 infection and outcomes

A research team led by Jae Jung, PhD, Director of Cleveland Clinic's Global Center for Pathogen & Human Health Research, has uncovered the critical role a viral gene, ORF8, plays in infection and disease outcomes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19.

8 Apr 2022

Researchers uncover a treasure trove of new data about RNA viruses

Ocean water samples collected around the world have yielded a treasure trove of new data about RNA viruses, expanding ecological research possibilities and reshaping our understanding of how these small but significant submicroscopic particles evolved.

8 Apr 2022

Researchers identify a large number of specific genes associated with schizophrenia

What is the role of genetics in schizophrenia? To address this question, an international group of researchers led by Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Cardiff University developed and conducted the largest-ever genetic study on schizophrenia.

8 Apr 2022

Primordial germ cell-like cells produced from stem cells undergo gametogenesis to yield normal offspring

Primordial germ cell-like cells (PGCLCs), generated in vitro from the stem cells of rats, undergo gametogenesis in vivo and yield normal rat offspring, a new study demonstrates.

8 Apr 2022

Mice study explains why humans expressing CHT gene variant exhibit attentional vulnerabilities

Mutant mice are providing scientists with a new neurobiological framework to understand the brain changes observed in distractible humans who carry a common gene variant whose frequency has been associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

8 Apr 2022

New technique helps rewind the cellular biological clock by around 30 years

Research from the Babraham Institute has developed a method to 'time jump' human skin cells by 30 years, turning back the aging clock for cells without losing their specialized function.

8 Apr 2022

Edinburgh scientists solve century-old evolutionary puzzle about malaria parasites

Scientists have solved a 100-year-old mystery about the evolutionary links between malaria parasites that infect humans and chimpanzees.

7 Apr 2022

Scientists identify factors that regulate the development of brain cells in a specific order

Researchers have identified the complete series of 10 factors that regulate the development of brain cell types in the visual system of fruit flies-; including in what order these neurons develop.

From New York University (NYU) 7 Apr 2022

Axol Bioscience Raises £3.2 Million GBP (c. $4.2 million USD)

Axol Bioscience Ltd. today announced that it has raised £3.2 million GBP in the extension of its previous funding round, bringing the total raised to £7 million GBP.

From Axol Bioscience Ltd 7 Apr 2022

Curcumin released from magnetic hydrogels can aid in vascular regeneration

A finding by UC Riverside bioengineers could hasten development of lab-grown blood vessels and other tissues to replace and regenerate damaged tissues in human patients.

7 Apr 2022

Combining organoids and microfluidics to study how the immune system responds to hepatitis C

A vaccine for hepatitis C has eluded scientists for more than 30 years, for several reasons. For one, the virus that causes the disease comes in many genetic forms, complicating the creation of a widely effective vaccine.

7 Apr 2022

Rockefeller scientists reveal how a narrow-spectrum antibiotic selectively targets C. diff

Most antibiotics are double-edged swords. Besides killing the pathogen they are prescribed for, they also decimate beneficial bacteria and change the composition of the gut microbiome.

7 Apr 2022

New technique for better visualizing the CNS fibroblasts

The central nervous system (CNS) consists of several types of cells having varied specialized functions.

7 Apr 2022

Insightful Science Bolsters Executive Team with Senior Sales and Marketing Expertise to Accelerate Growth Initiatives

Adobe and Intel marketing leader, Marta DeBellis, joins as Chief Marketing Officer. Rapid7 go-to-market growth strategist, Stephanie Furfaro, appointed as Chief Revenue Officer.

7 Apr 2022

Study reveals how plants activate their immune system to prevent infections caused by rain

While rain is essential for the survival of plants, it also contains bacteria and other pathogens which can cause them harm. So how do plants protect themselves from this threat?

7 Apr 2022

A mitochondrial uncoupler prevents sarcopenic obesity in elderly mice

A recently discovered chemical compound helped elderly mice with obesity lose fat and weight, add muscle and strength, reduce age-related inflammation and increase physical activity, a new study shows.

7 Apr 2022

Specialist assay kits and microplates for cancer research

Porvair Sciences will exhibit its latest assay kits and microplates for cancer and life science research at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) meeting in New Orleans, USA from the 8th – 13th April 2022.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 7 Apr 2022

Life Science News

Cryo-EM imaging of STING protein reveals a new binding source for immune attacks

Intracellular microbiota promote cell survival during tumor progression

New scalable method to advance maturation of human pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes

Understanding the role of ORF8 viral gene in COVID-19 infection and outcomes

Researchers uncover a treasure trove of new data about RNA viruses

Researchers identify a large number of specific genes associated with schizophrenia

Primordial germ cell-like cells produced from stem cells undergo gametogenesis to yield normal offspring

Mice study explains why humans expressing CHT gene variant exhibit attentional vulnerabilities

New technique helps rewind the cellular biological clock by around 30 years

Edinburgh scientists solve century-old evolutionary puzzle about malaria parasites

Scientists identify factors that regulate the development of brain cells in a specific order

Axol Bioscience Raises £3.2 Million GBP (c. $4.2 million USD)

Curcumin released from magnetic hydrogels can aid in vascular regeneration

Combining organoids and microfluidics to study how the immune system responds to hepatitis C

Rockefeller scientists reveal how a narrow-spectrum antibiotic selectively targets C. diff

New technique for better visualizing the CNS fibroblasts

Insightful Science Bolsters Executive Team with Senior Sales and Marketing Expertise to Accelerate Growth Initiatives

Study reveals how plants activate their immune system to prevent infections caused by rain

A mitochondrial uncoupler prevents sarcopenic obesity in elderly mice

Specialist assay kits and microplates for cancer research

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