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Study Reveals Key Role of Viscoelasticity in Cellular Response to Mechanical Signals

A study by CNIC, published in Science Advances, offers a new approach to understanding how cells respond to mechanical signals from their environment, redefining the comprehension of the relationship between cells and their physical surroundings.

18 Nov 2024

Mouse Aging Proteomic Atlas Provides Insight into Age-Related Protein Shifts

With the worldwide population aging at an unprecedented rate, the prevention of age-related diseases has become a prominent issue.

18 Nov 2024

New Insights Into Salmonella’s Ability to Manipulate the Gut Microbiota

Salmonella, a leading source of food poisoning, can enter the gut even in the presence of beneficial bacteria, according to a recent study from the University of California Davis Health.

18 Nov 2024

Magnesium-Focused Approach to Curbing Antibiotic Resistance

According to recent estimates, the number of fatal antibiotic-resistant illnesses is expected to increase significantly over the next 25 years.

18 Nov 2024

Unveiling the Mechanisms of Phenotypic Heterogeneity in M. tuberculosis

The only single-celled organism ever found to sustain a steady growth rate throughout its life cycle is the rod-shaped tuberculosis (TB) bacterium, which the World Health Organization has once again named the leading infectious disease killer worldwide.

18 Nov 2024

New Study Compares MALDI-TOF MS Assays for Detecting Carbapenemase Activity

Austrian researchers evaluate MALDI-TOF MS assays for carbapenemase detection, assessing their reliability and practicality in managing resistant infections.

18 Nov 2024

Fermenting a Future for Food in Australia

Forming a National Food Plan and appointing a food minister are among the key recommendations of a white paper into growing a precision fermentation industry in Australia.

From University of Queensland 18 Nov 2024

Plastics in Wastewater Found to Harbor Foodborne Pathogens

The study identifies pathogens in plastispheres from WWTPs, underscoring the environmental risks of microplastics and the need for better management strategies.

18 Nov 2024

London Ranked Top City in Europe for Life Sciences

A newly released report has named London the #1 city in Europe and #3 globally for life sciences, behind Boston and New York, and ahead of Amsterdam, Munich, Paris, San Francisco, and Singapore.

18 Nov 2024

Comprehensive Proteomic Atlas of Aging in Mice

Preventing age-related illnesses has become a major concern as the global population ages at a never-before-seen rate.

15 Nov 2024

New Mechanism for Precise Protein Production Unveiled

A new process that is essential to the synthesis of cellular proteins has been discovered by an international research team.

15 Nov 2024

New Technology Isolates Key Gut Bacteria Linked to Disease

Researchers at UMC Utrecht have created a novel technique that effectively separates a particular subset of gut bacteria that are identified by IgA antibodies from fecal samples.

15 Nov 2024

Scientists Capture Viral Infection Process Using Light Microscope

The COVID-19 pandemic led to heightened public interest in learning about viruses and how they can cause diseases.

15 Nov 2024

Study Shows How Genetic Variations Can Enhance Cancer Drug Effectiveness

By exploiting the genetic variation in cancer cells, an already approved cancer drug demonstrated enhanced effects against cancer cells in specific patient groups.

15 Nov 2024

AI Tool Predicts Gene Activity from Tumor Images to Guide Treatment

To determine the type and severity of a cancer, pathologists typically analyze thin slices of a tumor biopsy under a microscope.

15 Nov 2024

Caterpillar Fungus Compound Blocks Cancer Growth Signals Within 30 Minutes

Cordycepin, derived from fungi, shows promise in cancer therapy by inhibiting growth factor signaling pathways critical for cell proliferation and survival.

15 Nov 2024

Researchers Uncover Valuable Genetic Diversity in Barley Pangenome

Reliable crop yields fueled the rise of human civilizations. As people embraced a new way of life, cultivated plants, too, had to adapt to the needs of their domesticators.

14 Nov 2024

Study Reveals How Simple Molecules Could Have Formed Early Cell Membranes

Few questions have captivated humankind more than the origin of life on Earth. How did the first living cells come to exist? How did these early protocells develop the structural membranes necessary for cells to thrive and assemble into complex organisms?

14 Nov 2024