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Honeybee venom rapidly destroys aggressive breast cancer cells

Using the venom from 312 honeybees and bumblebees in Perth Western Australia, Ireland and England, Dr Ciara Duffy from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of Western Australia, tested the effect of the venom on the clinical subtypes of breast cancer, including triple-negative breast cancer, which has limited treatment options.

2 Sep 2020

Natural killer cells could be a powerful weapon for fighting lung cancer

Immune cells called 'natural killer' (NK) cells could be a powerful weapon for fighting lung cancer, according to Australian researchers.

2 Sep 2020

Novel technique breaks rice yield barrier under changing climatic conditions

Rice is the most consumed staple food in the world. It is especially common in Asia, where hunger concerns are prevalent.

2 Sep 2020

New technique tracks human milk nutrients in infant gut microbiome

A new study in mice helps explain why gut microbiomes of breastfed infants can differ greatly from those of formula-fed infants.

2 Sep 2020

Researchers aim to convert greenhouse gas emissions into fuels

Shaama Sharada calls carbon dioxide -- the worst offender of global warming -- a very stable, "very happy molecule."

2 Sep 2020

Creating milk chocolate from peanut skins

AZoLifeSciences speaks to Dr. Lisa Dean about how her team have created an antioxidant-boosting milk chocolate using peanut skins.

From United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2 Sep 2020

Hydrophilic Vyon® plastics demonstrate outstanding performance for drug discovery applications

Porvair Sciences reports on testing that demonstrates how its hydrophilic Vyon® porous plastics exhibit outstanding performance in drug discovery applications due to the high hydrophilic void volume conversion of the materials’ pore structure after a special treatment process.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 2 Sep 2020

Researchers identify an effective treatment for severe cases of COVID-19 infection

Scientists are trying to figure out how SARS-CoV-2 leads to a range of symptoms that appear to persist long after the active viral infection.

From Osaka University 1 Sep 2020

Study shows yellow mealworm can serve as alternative protein source to meet global food demand

A study has discovered new evidence that a formerly overlooked insect, called the yellow mealworm, could be used as an alternative source of protein.

1 Sep 2020

Researchers identify brain protein that leads to seizures, abnormal social behaviors

Scientists have identified a novel mechanism that is responsible for causing the abnormal development of neuronal connections in the mice brain.

1 Sep 2020

New 3D hydrogels show promise in cancer immunotherapy

A group of researchers have developed new hydrogels that make it possible to culture T lymphocytes or T cells found in the immune system.

1 Sep 2020

Antibody profile differentiates non-celiac gluten sensitivity from celiac disease

A new study of the antibodies produced by people with gluten sensitivity may lead to a better way to detect the condition and treat it.

1 Sep 2020

Warmer, acidifying ocean has dramatic impact on diversity of corals and sea anemones

Changes in ocean chemistry and temperature have had a dramatic effect on the diversity of corals and sea anemones, according to a team of scientists who have traced their evolution through deep time.

1 Sep 2020

How do Neural Stem Cells become Nerve Cells?

Professor Vanderhaeghen speaks to AZoLifeSciences about his teams research discovery on mitochondria, and their involvement during brain development.

1 Sep 2020

Researchers identify protein that causes adverse side effects in gastric cancer patients

Gastric cancer is one of the major causes of cancer-related mortality around the world. It is known for its potential to spread across the peritoneal cavity.

1 Sep 2020

Study shows neutralizing antibodies can protect against SARS-CoV-2 virus

In May, a fishing vessel exited a port and returned with the first-ever proof that neutralizing antibodies offer protection from being re-infected by SARS-CoV-2.

1 Sep 2020

New method shows promise for treating diabetes and obesity

Obesity, the leading cause of type 2 diabetes and chronic illnesses, will collectively kill more people around the world in 2020 than COVID-19 coronavirus.

1 Sep 2020

New method accurately detects single gene mutation in a pool of 10,000 cells

Rare genetic mutations occurring in cells cannot be detected by existing sequencing techniques because these methods do not have the required sensitivity.

1 Sep 2020

Study could help understand how animals use information from environmental odors to guide behavior

The University of Colorado Boulder will lead a groundbreaking new international research network dubbed Odor2Action starting this fall.

31 Aug 2020

Study: Two unrelated responses in corn plants interact to help the crop survive heat stress

Environmental extremes driven by climate change create stresses in crops, and plant breeders are attempting to untangle the genetic factors that endow plants with tolerance to stress.

31 Aug 2020

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Honeybee venom rapidly destroys aggressive breast cancer cells

Natural killer cells could be a powerful weapon for fighting lung cancer

Novel technique breaks rice yield barrier under changing climatic conditions

New technique tracks human milk nutrients in infant gut microbiome

Researchers aim to convert greenhouse gas emissions into fuels

Creating milk chocolate from peanut skins

Hydrophilic Vyon® plastics demonstrate outstanding performance for drug discovery applications

Researchers identify an effective treatment for severe cases of COVID-19 infection

Study shows yellow mealworm can serve as alternative protein source to meet global food demand

Researchers identify brain protein that leads to seizures, abnormal social behaviors

New 3D hydrogels show promise in cancer immunotherapy

Antibody profile differentiates non-celiac gluten sensitivity from celiac disease

Warmer, acidifying ocean has dramatic impact on diversity of corals and sea anemones

How do Neural Stem Cells become Nerve Cells?

Researchers identify protein that causes adverse side effects in gastric cancer patients

Study shows neutralizing antibodies can protect against SARS-CoV-2 virus

New method shows promise for treating diabetes and obesity

New method accurately detects single gene mutation in a pool of 10,000 cells

Study could help understand how animals use information from environmental odors to guide behavior

Study: Two unrelated responses in corn plants interact to help the crop survive heat stress

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