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DNA logic circuits fabricated for performing extensive biomedical applications

An extensive array of complex structures can be designed and assembled based on complementary base pairing rules to produce DNA molecular devices.

13 Jul 2021

Optogenetic control of stomatal guard cells could help prevent transpiration in plants

Stomata, the small microscopic pores present on leaves in plants, aids in regulating the influx of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

13 Jul 2021

Study reveals causal gene in autism model mice with copy number variation

A new study has unraveled a causal gene (Necdin, NDN) in autism model mice that exhibit the chromosomal abnormality known as copy number variation.

13 Jul 2021

Researchers identify a novel pathomechanism leading to Usher syndrome

Human Usher syndrome (USH) is the most common form of hereditary deaf-blindness. Sufferers can be deaf from birth, suffer from balance disorders, and eventually lose their eyesight as the disease progresses.

12 Jul 2021

Study reveals the relationship between gut microbiome and neurodegenerative disorders

Eran Blacher bagged the NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize 2021 for his work in highlighting the relationship between the microbiome and neurodegenerative diseases.

12 Jul 2021

Researchers identify gene responsible for vicine-convicine content in faba beans

Faba beans are exceptional sources of food protein; however, around 4 % of the world’s population is affected by favism.

12 Jul 2021

Updated Families SHARE workbook helps people use family history to assess disease risk

The Families SHARE workbook was developed by researchers at the NHGRI, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

12 Jul 2021

New genetic technique shows the relationship between thyroid function and lipid profile

The thyroid gland produces amino acid-based compounds known as thyroid hormones.

12 Jul 2021

Researchers develop novel technique to control tiny water droplets in lab-on-a-chip applications

Scientists develop a method to better manipulate tiny droplets in lab-on-a-chip applications for biochemistry, cell culturing, and drug screening.

12 Jul 2021

New screening method allows identification of drugs that glue proteins together

Scientists developed a new screening method that tests the effectiveness of therapeutic molecules developed to “glue” proteins together in the body.

9 Jul 2021

Emerging variants of COVID-19 could be treated with a new anticoagulant drug

The capacity of the COVID-19 virus’s spikes to bind to human cells may be hampered by molecules from the same family as the anticoagulant medication heparin.

9 Jul 2021

Engineered enzyme facilitates more effective plastic degradation

Plastic was previously considered a manufacturing miracle as it was inexpensive to produce.

9 Jul 2021

Study reveals how fine-tuning the immune system can improve vaccines, reduce disease severity

Immunologists have discovered a molecular route that regulates how crucial immune cells evolve into the immune system’s functioning components.

9 Jul 2021

Researchers from Himachal Report a Novel Bacterial Biopigment with Diverse Applications

Researchers have discovered a psychrophilic bacterial strain, called Rhodonellum psychrophilum GL8, at the high altitude Pangong Tso Lake in the Himalayas.

9 Jul 2021

Carrying out CRISPR/Cas9 in Space

In our latest interview, AZoLifeSciences spoke to a team of researchers about their latest research which involved carrying out CRISPR/Cas9 in Space.

8 Jul 2021

Average body size of humans has fluctuated significantly due to climate change

An interdisciplinary team of researchers, led by the Universities of Cambridge and Tübingen, has gathered measurements of body and brain size for over 300 fossils from the genus Homo found across the globe.

8 Jul 2021

Protein's 'silent code' influences cell movement

The protein actin is ubiquitous and essential for life. In mammals, every cell expresses two of its forms, beta-actin and gamma-nonmuscle-actin. Despite having distinct roles, the two forms are nearly identical, sharing 99% of their amino acid sequence.

8 Jul 2021

Research reveals how plants allocate resources to their microbial partners

"Equal pay for equal work," a motto touted by many people, turns out to be relevant to the plant world as well. According to new research by Stanford University ecologists, plants allocate resources to their microbial partners in proportion to how much they benefit from that partnership.

8 Jul 2021

New protein plays a critical "go, or no-go" role in germination

Dehydrated plant seeds can lay dormant for long periods--over 1,000 years in some species--before the availability of water can trigger germination. This protects the embryonic plant inside from a variety of environmental stresses until conditions are favorable for growth and survival.

8 Jul 2021

Meat and meat-based substitutes vary widely in their nutritional content

Plant-based meats are similar to real beef in their taste, along with the 13 nutritional items listed on their labels making them appear equivalent to meat.

8 Jul 2021

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DNA logic circuits fabricated for performing extensive biomedical applications

Optogenetic control of stomatal guard cells could help prevent transpiration in plants

Study reveals causal gene in autism model mice with copy number variation

Researchers identify a novel pathomechanism leading to Usher syndrome

Study reveals the relationship between gut microbiome and neurodegenerative disorders

Researchers identify gene responsible for vicine-convicine content in faba beans

Updated Families SHARE workbook helps people use family history to assess disease risk

New genetic technique shows the relationship between thyroid function and lipid profile

Researchers develop novel technique to control tiny water droplets in lab-on-a-chip applications

New screening method allows identification of drugs that glue proteins together

Emerging variants of COVID-19 could be treated with a new anticoagulant drug

Engineered enzyme facilitates more effective plastic degradation

Study reveals how fine-tuning the immune system can improve vaccines, reduce disease severity

Researchers from Himachal Report a Novel Bacterial Biopigment with Diverse Applications

Carrying out CRISPR/Cas9 in Space

Average body size of humans has fluctuated significantly due to climate change

Protein's 'silent code' influences cell movement

Research reveals how plants allocate resources to their microbial partners

New protein plays a critical "go, or no-go" role in germination

Meat and meat-based substitutes vary widely in their nutritional content

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