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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

Study sheds light on the crucial role of glutamate tRNA fragments in brain aging and Alzheimer's disease

A significant research paper published in the journal Cell Metabolism by the team of Prof. LIU Qiang at the University of Science and Technology of China reveals the critical role of glutamate tRNA fragments in brain aging and Alzheimer's disease.

14 May 2024

Curcuminoid compounds show promise against COVID-19 in neuronal cells

The effects of curcumin and curcuminoids on a human neuroblastoma cell line (SH-SY5Y) infected with SARS-CoV-2.

14 May 2024

PlaqueTec and the Babraham Institute collaborate on early phase target discovery and development

Campus Innovation Award (CIA)-funded project evaluated lead compounds predicted to bind a pro-inflammatory protein discovered by PlaqueTec

From PlaqueTec 14 May 2024

Diet and gut microbiota: how what you eat shapes your gut health

A systematic review published in Gut Microbes found that diet patterns, nutrients, bioactive compounds, and food additives influence gut microbiota. However, the associations were dominated by routinely analyzed nutrients rather than microbiota-relevant nutrients

13 May 2024

Breakthrough research reveals potential path toward a cure for ALS

In a groundbreaking Canadian discovery powered by philanthropy, a team of Western University researchers led by Dr. Michael Strong has uncovered a potential path toward a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

13 May 2024

Genetic analysis suggests the sudden emergence of threatening viruses

Suddenly they appear and - like the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus - can trigger major epidemics: Viruses that nobody had on their radar.

13 May 2024

Protein mechanics key to cell nucleus entry, study finds

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and King's College London have discovered that how soft or rigid proteins are in certain regions can dictate how fast or slow they enter the nucleus.

13 May 2024

New insights into Chaga mushroom's mechanisms for fighting oral cancer

The mechanisms behind the anti-tumor activity of Chaga mushroom extracts in HSC-4 human oral cancer cells.

13 May 2024

Wearable biosensors with skin interfaces for newborn and neonatal health monitoring

Recent improvements in newborn wearable systems, concentrating on skin-interfaced wearables for physiological monitoring across many branches.

13 May 2024

ArgusEye closes €2.8 million funding to accelerate bioprocessing

ArgusEye, a provider of innovative sensor solutions for real-time monitoring of biological systems, today announced the close of its funding, raising €2.8 million EUR (~£2.4 million GBP) bringing the total raised by the Company to €3.45 million EUR (~£3 million GPB).

From ArgusEye AB 13 May 2024

Genetic variant increases heart failure risk and decreases longevity in Black Americans

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Duke University showed that a genetic variant, present in 3-4% of self-identified Black individuals in the U.S., increases the risk for both heart failure and death and contributes to significant decreases in longevity at the population level.

11 May 2024

Expanding treatment horizons for hypermutated urothelial carcinomas beyond immunotherapy

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on April 25, 2024, entitled, "Therapeutic opportunities for hypermutated urothelial carcinomas beyond immunotherapy."

10 May 2024

DoD grant awarded for investigating alternative polyadenylation in prostate cancer

A team led by Dr. Eddie Imada, assistant professor of research in pathology and laboratory medicine, has been awarded a three-year, $1.5 million United States Department of Defense grant for research on a cellular process called alternative polyadenylation and its role in prostate cancer.

10 May 2024

AML patients at the extremes of older age derive benefit from VEN-HMA regimen

Standard of care treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is safe and effective for adults over 80, according to a study published in Blood Neoplasia. For roughly a quarter of patients, this treatment can durably prolong survival.

9 May 2024

New study reveals key cells regulating fat tissue formation

Understanding how fat tissue forms and functions is crucial for addressing obesity and related metabolic diseases. However, adipose tissue, or body fat, behaves differently based on its location in the body.

9 May 2024

Combination immunotherapy treatment enhances immune response for people with malignant gliomas

Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have pinpointed a combination immunotherapy treatment that enhances the immune response for people with malignant gliomas, an aggressive type of brain tumor that is fast growing and difficult to treat.

9 May 2024

Ketogenic diet a potential therapy for autism by reshaping gut bacteria and brain inflammation

Modified ketogenic diet modulates gut microbiome, inflammatory markers, and brain-related miRNAs in autistic children, correlating with improved behavioral symptoms. The diet increases beneficial gut bacteria and reduces inflammatory cytokines and BDNF levels.

9 May 2024

Study uncovers alcohol's damaging effects on brain cells through oxidative stress

Alcohol exposure leads to accumulation of oxidatively damaged proteins in neuronal cells. Differentiated cells are more susceptible to alcohol-induced oxidative protein damage despite higher resistance to cytotoxicity.

9 May 2024

Enhancing the ability of natural killer cells to combat hematologic malignancies

A new study reveals a groundbreaking approach to immunotherapy, demonstrating that blocking the interaction between the CD300A receptor and phosphatidylserine (PS) significantly enhances the ability of human natural killer (NK) cells to lyse hematologic malignancies (HMs).

9 May 2024

New modular epigenome editing platform sheds light on gene regulation mechanisms

Understanding how genes are regulated at the molecular level is a central challenge in modern biology.

9 May 2024

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Study sheds light on the crucial role of glutamate tRNA fragments in brain aging and Alzheimer's disease

Curcuminoid compounds show promise against COVID-19 in neuronal cells

PlaqueTec and the Babraham Institute collaborate on early phase target discovery and development

Diet and gut microbiota: how what you eat shapes your gut health

Breakthrough research reveals potential path toward a cure for ALS

Genetic analysis suggests the sudden emergence of threatening viruses

Protein mechanics key to cell nucleus entry, study finds

New insights into Chaga mushroom's mechanisms for fighting oral cancer

Wearable biosensors with skin interfaces for newborn and neonatal health monitoring

ArgusEye closes €2.8 million funding to accelerate bioprocessing

Genetic variant increases heart failure risk and decreases longevity in Black Americans

Expanding treatment horizons for hypermutated urothelial carcinomas beyond immunotherapy

DoD grant awarded for investigating alternative polyadenylation in prostate cancer

AML patients at the extremes of older age derive benefit from VEN-HMA regimen

New study reveals key cells regulating fat tissue formation

Combination immunotherapy treatment enhances immune response for people with malignant gliomas

Ketogenic diet a potential therapy for autism by reshaping gut bacteria and brain inflammation

Study uncovers alcohol's damaging effects on brain cells through oxidative stress

Enhancing the ability of natural killer cells to combat hematologic malignancies

New modular epigenome editing platform sheds light on gene regulation mechanisms

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