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Scientists explain the role of transcription factors in genetic diseases

Transcription factor proteins can be described as the light switches of the human genome. These proteins bind to DNA and allow genes to turn “on” or “off.”

26 Oct 2020

Study indicates underlying molecular sources in COVID-19 variability

Humans have different susceptibilities to SARS-CoV-2, and eventually develop varying degrees of fatigue, fever, and breathing problems.

26 Oct 2020

Scientists design cost-effective portable analyzers

Despite their high accuracy, the majority of the existing instrumental laboratory methods are very laborious and insufficient in terms of quick analysis of the objects under study. A team of scientists of Samara Polytech design cost effective portable analyzers.

23 Oct 2020

Experimental vaccine shows promise for treating and preventing cancer in mice

An experimental vaccine, designed to enlist the body's own immune system to target cancer cells, has shown promise for treating and preventing cancer in mice.

23 Oct 2020

Researchers examine poop samples of fringe-lipped bats to understand their eating habits

Poop is full of secrets. For scientists, digging into feces provides insights into animal diets and is particularly useful for understanding nocturnal or rare species.

23 Oct 2020

Study: Early travel restrictions have significantly limited the spread of COVID-19 virus

The coronavirus, responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, has one official name--SARS-CoV-2. But according to virologists, mutations lead to hundreds of genetically-distinct versions of the virus.

23 Oct 2020

Research on broadly neutralizing antibodies may lead to universal flu vaccine

New research from an immunology team at the University of Chicago may shed light on the challenges of developing a universal flu vaccine that would provide long-lasting and broad protection against influenza viruses.

23 Oct 2020

Researchers investigate effect of multiple storm cycles on areas burned by wildfires

Wildfires don't stop being dangerous after the flames go out. Even one modest rainfall after a fire can cause a deadly landslide, according to new UC Riverside research.

23 Oct 2020

Researchers use digital endocasts technique to reconstruct surface morphology of canine brains

Based on digital endocranial cast models the canine brain does not increase proportionally with body size. Researchers at ELTE Eötvös Loránd and Kaposvár University in Hungary reconstructed the surface morphology of 28 canine brains, including various dog breeds, wolves, coyotes, and jackals.

23 Oct 2020

Study: Growth of adult trees linked to their participation in fungal networks

Being highly connected to a strong social network has its benefits. Now a new University of Alberta study is showing the same goes for trees, thanks to their underground neighbors.

23 Oct 2020

Scientists develop lab-grown lung model to study SARS-CoV-2 infection

A team of Duke University researchers has developed a lab-grown living lung model that mimics the tiny air sacs of the lungs where coronavirus infection and serious lung damage take place. This advance has enabled them to watch the battle between the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and lung cells at the finest molecular scale.

23 Oct 2020

Scientists identify mechanism involved in new precision cancer drug for blood cancers

University of Alberta scientists have identified the mechanism of action behind a new type of precision cancer drug for blood cancers that is set for human trials, according to research published today in Nature Communications.

23 Oct 2020

Metabolite of dietary soy may decrease key risk factor for dementia

A metabolite produced following consumption of dietary soy may decrease a key risk factor for dementia--with the help of the right bacteria, according to a new discovery led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

23 Oct 2020

Research demonstrates an agriculturally amenable epigenetic breeding method

Novel grafted plants -- consisting of rootstock epigenetically modified to "believe" it has been under stress -- joined to an unmodified scion, or above-ground shoot, give rise to progeny that are more vigorous, productive and resilient than the parental plants.

23 Oct 2020

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Scientists explain the role of transcription factors in genetic diseases

Study indicates underlying molecular sources in COVID-19 variability

Scientists design cost-effective portable analyzers

Experimental vaccine shows promise for treating and preventing cancer in mice

Researchers examine poop samples of fringe-lipped bats to understand their eating habits

Study: Early travel restrictions have significantly limited the spread of COVID-19 virus

Research on broadly neutralizing antibodies may lead to universal flu vaccine

Researchers investigate effect of multiple storm cycles on areas burned by wildfires

Researchers use digital endocasts technique to reconstruct surface morphology of canine brains

Study: Growth of adult trees linked to their participation in fungal networks

Scientists develop lab-grown lung model to study SARS-CoV-2 infection

Scientists identify mechanism involved in new precision cancer drug for blood cancers

Metabolite of dietary soy may decrease key risk factor for dementia

Research demonstrates an agriculturally amenable epigenetic breeding method

Researchers develop "mini lungs" to study SARS-CoV-2 infection

Scientists set ambitious goals for biodiversity and sustainability

Novel technique could propel personalized treatments for cancer

Research shows how a combination of images can help detect food security threats

New method for producing FTVI enzyme could enhance therapeutic potential of cord blood transplants

Study reveals developmental changes of the immune system in first days of life

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