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Newly developed organoid model can be used to study thymus function

Researchers from the Organoid group have developed a new organoid model that can be used to study the thymus.

29 Apr 2024

Study reveals brown fat's built-in mechanism and potential obesity treatment

Brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue (BAT), is a type of fat in our bodies that's different from the white fat around our belly and thighs that we are more familiar with.

29 Apr 2024

Sino Biological finalizes the acquisition of SignalChem Biotech, strengthening global presence and expanding product portfolio

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SCA4 genetic breakthrough: Unveiling the cause of a devastating neurological disease

Some families call it a trial of faith. Others just call it a curse. The progressive neurological disease known as spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4) is a rare condition, but its effects on patients and their families can be severe.

29 Apr 2024

Research uncovers Blautia bacteria's crucial role in gut health and disease protection

A low-fiber “Western diet” causes damage to the protective mucus barrier in the gut, and such damage can increase the risk of inflammation and infection.

29 Apr 2024

New study reveals potential cellular mechanism behind cognitive decline in Alzheimer's

Researchers have developed a robust method for identifying rare brain neurons that re-enter the cell cycle, offering insights into their role in cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

28 Apr 2024

Leveraging CRISPR/Cas technology to address antimicrobial resistance

In the second new research review on this subject, Assistant Prof. Ibrahim Bitar, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital in Plzen, Charles University in Prague, Plzen, Czech Republic, will give an overview of the molecular biology of CRISPR technology in explaining how it can used to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

26 Apr 2024

New imaging technique provides a much closer look at fibril assemblies

A new imaging technique developed by engineers at Washington University in St. Louis can give scientists a much closer look at fibril assemblies, stacks of peptides like amyloid beta, most notably associated with Alzheimer's disease.

26 Apr 2024

Ohio State study reveals bacterial defense mechanism against phages

One of the many secrets to bacteria's success is their ability to defend themselves from viruses, called phages, that infect bacteria and use their cellular machinery to make copies of themselves.

26 Apr 2024

Sweet success: UNICAMP researchers produce vegan ice cream with soy and rice protein

Plant-based foods are gaining supporters worldwide due to growing levels of consumer awareness and demands regarding the origin of raw materials and the environmental sustainability of processes.

26 Apr 2024

Mice demonstrate strategic behavior in cognitive tasks, study reveals

Are mice clever enough to be strategic?

26 Apr 2024

Largest study of BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers refines cancer risk estimates in Asian population

A team of clinician-scientists and scientists from the University of Nottingham (Malaysia campus), National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), Cancer Research Malaysia, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), University of Malaya, University of Cambridge, A*STAR's Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) and other institutions, have conducted the largest study done to date of BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BReast CAncer Gene 1 and 2) carriers in an Asian population and refined breast and ovarian cancer risk estimates for this population.

26 Apr 2024

Machine learning-powered robot streamlines genetic research process

University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers have constructed a robot that uses machine learning to fully automate a complicated microinjection process used in genetic research.

26 Apr 2024

Immune cells play a bigger role in high blood pressure than previously thought, opening doors for new treatments

A review in Nature Reviews Nephrology presents the association between immune cells and the development of hypertension, suggesting potential new therapeutic targets to mitigate the disease by managing inflammation.

26 Apr 2024

Scientists identify signaling pathway in liver cells linked to fibrosis

A healthy liver filters all the blood in your body, breaks down toxins and digests fats. It produces collagen to repair damaged cells when the liver is injured.

25 Apr 2024

New research lays foundation for targeted therapies to inhibit NF-κB activation

A new paper by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists lays the foundation for targeted therapies to inhibit activation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), a transcription factor that plays a role in various autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and cancers.

25 Apr 2024

Researchers uncover mechanism behind mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's

A team of researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has identified a mechanism that causes mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's patients resulting in a reduction of the supply of energy to the brain.

25 Apr 2024

Yeast study reveals evolutionary history of iron uptake mechanisms

Competition and cooperation are fundamental forces that govern the evolutionary and ecological dynamics among species.

25 Apr 2024

Genetically modified mice reveal key players in immune defense against viruses

Chemokines are signaling proteins that orchestrate the interaction of immune cells against pathogens and tumors.

25 Apr 2024

Insilico Medicine's AI-designed drug ISM3412 receives FDA IND approval

Clinical stage artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company Insilico Medicine announces that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Investigational New Drug application for ISM3412, a small molecule inhibitor of MAT2A for the potential treatment of MTAP deleted cancers designed with Insilico's generative AI platform.

25 Apr 2024

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Newly developed organoid model can be used to study thymus function

Study reveals brown fat's built-in mechanism and potential obesity treatment

Sino Biological finalizes the acquisition of SignalChem Biotech, strengthening global presence and expanding product portfolio

SCA4 genetic breakthrough: Unveiling the cause of a devastating neurological disease

Research uncovers Blautia bacteria's crucial role in gut health and disease protection

New study reveals potential cellular mechanism behind cognitive decline in Alzheimer's

Leveraging CRISPR/Cas technology to address antimicrobial resistance

New imaging technique provides a much closer look at fibril assemblies

Ohio State study reveals bacterial defense mechanism against phages

Sweet success: UNICAMP researchers produce vegan ice cream with soy and rice protein

Mice demonstrate strategic behavior in cognitive tasks, study reveals

Largest study of BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers refines cancer risk estimates in Asian population

Machine learning-powered robot streamlines genetic research process

Immune cells play a bigger role in high blood pressure than previously thought, opening doors for new treatments

Scientists identify signaling pathway in liver cells linked to fibrosis

New research lays foundation for targeted therapies to inhibit NF-κB activation

Researchers uncover mechanism behind mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's

Yeast study reveals evolutionary history of iron uptake mechanisms

Genetically modified mice reveal key players in immune defense against viruses

Insilico Medicine's AI-designed drug ISM3412 receives FDA IND approval

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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