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Unlocking coronavirus structure through M protein research

For centuries, coronaviruses have triggered health crises and economic challenges, with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that spreads COVID-19, being a recent example.

28 Feb 2024

Neuroscientists uncover surprising role of glia in regulating neuronal responses in the brain

Neuroscientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center have found that an often-overlooked type of brain cell called glia has more of a role in brain function than previously thought.

28 Feb 2024

Discovery of bicarbonate-sensing receptor offers therapeutic insights into ischemic stroke treatment

Researchers have identified this receptor in brain mural cells that regulates reperfusion injury.

27 Feb 2024

Spirulina shows promise in battling heart disease and diabetes

Researchers show Spirulina's therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties, can significantly lower cardiovascular disease risk.

26 Feb 2024

Novel approach uses patient's cells as "trojan horse" to target lung cancer cells

Lung cancer is not the most common form of cancer, but it is by far the deadliest.

23 Feb 2024

AI tool helps develop the most complete map of the bacterial essential interactome

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) researchers have produced the most complete map of the bacterial essential interactome, i.e. how proteins combine and interact to perform functions essential for their survival.

23 Feb 2024

Researchers develop bilayer adhesive hemostat using proteins derived from mussels and silkworms

In recent news, there has been a case where a patient experienced pain due to a surgical procedure involving sutures, resulting in the unintended presence of gauze within the patient's body.

23 Feb 2024

Red light therapy shown to significantly reduce blood sugar spikes, study finds

Using red light of 670 nm wavelength impacted the circulating glucose levels in the plasma, using oral glucose tolerance tests.

23 Feb 2024

Elevated IFN-γ levels linked to long COVID, study finds

Researchers find elevated IFN-γ levels in long COVID patients, with symptom improvement correlating with decreased IFN-γ, suggesting it as a potential biomarker and target for therapeutic intervention.

22 Feb 2024

Study reveals unexpected link between cell membrane damage and cellular senescence

Our cells are surrounded by a fragile membrane that's only 5 nanometers thick, 1/20 of a soap bubble. Cells are easily damaged by physiological activities, including muscle contraction and tissue injury.

22 Feb 2024

Scientists discover the Achilles heel of chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer

Women diagnosed with ovarian cancer may initially respond well to chemotherapy, but the majority of them will develop resistance to treatment and die from the disease.

21 Feb 2024

Machine learning enhances understanding of drug absorption

Before orally administered drugs can make their way throughout the body, they must first bind to membrane proteins called drug transporters, which carry compounds across the intestinal tract and help them reach their intended targets.

21 Feb 2024

Nose cartilage-based knee joint treatment project receives €2.3 million funding

Treating knee joint defects with cartilage from the nose: The University Hospital in Würzburg is working on the approval of this procedure.

21 Feb 2024

Unveiling the role of CD24-Siglec10 axis in tumor immune evasion

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. CD24, also known as heat-stable protein, is a highly glycosylated glycosylphosphatidylinositol junction membrane protein.

20 Feb 2024

Husker research duo selected as Phase 1 winners in the NIH's Targeted Genome Editor Delivery Challenge

A Husker research duo was named a first-round winner in a National Institutes of Health competition aimed at generating solutions for delivering genome-editing technology to the cells of people with rare and common diseases.

19 Feb 2024

Healthy lifestyles linked to specific metabolic markers, large study finds

Researchers identify metabolomic markers linked to healthy lifestyles in a large study, showing a connection between lipid metabolism and reduced mortality risks.

18 Feb 2024

Innovative immunotherapy targets rare melanoma subtypes

Scientists at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have built and demonstrated the potential efficacy of a new chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell-based immunotherapy specifically designed to treat patients with cutaneous and rare subtypes of melanoma.

16 Feb 2024

Membrane News and Research

Unlocking coronavirus structure through M protein research

Neuroscientists uncover surprising role of glia in regulating neuronal responses in the brain

Discovery of bicarbonate-sensing receptor offers therapeutic insights into ischemic stroke treatment

Spirulina shows promise in battling heart disease and diabetes

Novel approach uses patient's cells as "trojan horse" to target lung cancer cells

AI tool helps develop the most complete map of the bacterial essential interactome

Researchers develop bilayer adhesive hemostat using proteins derived from mussels and silkworms

Red light therapy shown to significantly reduce blood sugar spikes, study finds

Elevated IFN-γ levels linked to long COVID, study finds

Study reveals unexpected link between cell membrane damage and cellular senescence

Scientists discover the Achilles heel of chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer

Machine learning enhances understanding of drug absorption

Nose cartilage-based knee joint treatment project receives €2.3 million funding

Unveiling the role of CD24-Siglec10 axis in tumor immune evasion

Husker research duo selected as Phase 1 winners in the NIH's Targeted Genome Editor Delivery Challenge

Healthy lifestyles linked to specific metabolic markers, large study finds

Innovative immunotherapy targets rare melanoma subtypes

Drug repurposing study finds lonafarnib effective against RSV

Prenatal exposure to phthalates linked to higher risk of preterm birth and low birth weight

New treatment targeting aging cells could offer lasting relief for diabetic macular edema

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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