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Study sheds light on new element of plant immune defense response to biotic stress

Plants are at the mercy of many stresses, both abiotic, such as drought and heat, and biotic, such as pathogens.

28 Aug 2020

UQ researchers identify genetic link between cattle temperament and autism in humans

A strong association between the genes influencing cattle temperament and autism in humans has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers.

28 Aug 2020

Study describes anatomical embodiment of color sensations in the brain

A recent study published in Neuron described in greater detail than ever before the anatomical embodiment of color sensations in the cerebral cortex, linking brain structure to perceptual function.

28 Aug 2020

First lethal mouse model established for COVID-19 infection

Army scientists have developed the first lethal mouse model of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, using mice that were genetically engineered to express the human ACE2 gene--a key mechanism by which the virus enters human cells.

28 Aug 2020

Human gut microbiota may play a significant role in maintaining health

Bacteria and other microorganisms in the digestive tract are linked with dozens of health conditions including high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and body mass index (BMI) according to research presented today at ESC Congress 2020.

28 Aug 2020

Researchers identify new pathway that targets common vulnerability in different pandemic viruses

Researchers working in human cells have identified a new pathway that targets a common vulnerability in several different pandemic viruses.

28 Aug 2020

Study shows how individualization with pharmacogenomics could impact COVID-19 treatments

Over the past few months, a number of drugs have been under investigation to treat COVID-19 without well-established safety or data to support these claims.

28 Aug 2020

DNA repair enzymes offer potential drug targets for personalized cancer therapies

Chemical lesions in the genetic material DNA can have catastrophic consequences for cells, and even for the organism concerned.

28 Aug 2020

Scientists identify antigen valencies that work best in vaccine designs for HIV, SARS-CoV-2

Designing a vaccine starts with finding the right ingredients. Every infectious agent has molecules, called antigens, that the immune system could potentially recognize and attack. So scientists must carefully consider which antigens should go into a vaccine.

28 Aug 2020

Largely ignored 'housekeeping' gene plays unexpected role in neurological diseases

Within cells, molecules known as transfer RNAs, or "tRNAs," play an important but unglamorous workhorse role in keeping the genetic translation process moving along from codes of DNA to functional proteins.

27 Aug 2020

Pasta consumption linked to better diet quality and nutrient intakes

Good news for pasta eaters! New research published in Frontiers in Nutrition this month, analyzing the diets of adults and children who eat pasta, has revealed good news about one of America's favorite foods.

27 Aug 2020

Novel interventions needed to enhance the natural recovery of damaged coral reefs

Effective solutions to the climate challenge threatening the world's coral reefs require complex decisions about risk and uncertainty, timing, quality versus quantity as well as which species to support for the most robust and productive future, according to a science paper released today.

27 Aug 2020

Study explores additional factors that influence poultry food safety

Current poultry food safety guidelines for Salmonella, the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks, are inadequate.

27 Aug 2020

Novel computational approach helps find genetic causes of severe childhood brain disorders

A team of researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia affiliated with the CHOP Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative (ENGIN) have combined clinical information with large-scale genomic data to successfully link characteristic presentations of childhood epilepsies with specific genetic variants.

27 Aug 2020

Researchers study the extent of black carbon's impact on clouds to improve climate models

When fossil fuel or biomass burns, soot - also known as black carbon - fills the air. Black carbon is an important short-term climate driver because it absorbs solar energy and can affect the formation and composition of clouds.

27 Aug 2020

AF4-MALS: A powerful tool to separate viruses and aggregates

Postnova Analytics has published an applications report that presents data from a collaboration with the Analytical Development group at Biogen Inc. on separation of a virus mixture using Asymmetrical Flow Field-Flow Fractionation and measurement of their radius of gyration.

From Postnova Analytics 27 Aug 2020

Life Science News

Study sheds light on new element of plant immune defense response to biotic stress

UQ researchers identify genetic link between cattle temperament and autism in humans

Study describes anatomical embodiment of color sensations in the brain

First lethal mouse model established for COVID-19 infection

Human gut microbiota may play a significant role in maintaining health

Researchers identify new pathway that targets common vulnerability in different pandemic viruses

Study shows how individualization with pharmacogenomics could impact COVID-19 treatments

DNA repair enzymes offer potential drug targets for personalized cancer therapies

Scientists identify antigen valencies that work best in vaccine designs for HIV, SARS-CoV-2

Largely ignored 'housekeeping' gene plays unexpected role in neurological diseases

Pasta consumption linked to better diet quality and nutrient intakes

Novel interventions needed to enhance the natural recovery of damaged coral reefs

Study explores additional factors that influence poultry food safety

Novel computational approach helps find genetic causes of severe childhood brain disorders

Researchers study the extent of black carbon's impact on clouds to improve climate models

AF4-MALS: A powerful tool to separate viruses and aggregates

Protein structural study may lead to more improved research on disease development

Chemical crosslinking data helps study protein dynamics

New study can help eliminate treatment resistance in breast cancer

New study may lead to improved diagnosis and treatment for cancer

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