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First systematic single-cell analysis of transcriptional variation within the T cell population

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Immune cells play important roles in mediating allograft rejection and tolerance after cardiac transplantation.

25 May 2023

Study examines the role of genetic variants across diverse ancestries in regulating gene expression

Exploring diverse ancestry is a critical factor in furthering medical research.

25 May 2023

Identifying what makes some gut bacteria strains life-threatening in pre-term babies

Researchers from the Quadram Institute and University of East Anglia have identified what makes some strains of gut bacteria life-threatening in pre-term babies.

25 May 2023

Targeting stem cells from the human stomach for treating diabetes

Stem cells from the human stomach can be converted into cells that secrete insulin in response to rising blood sugar levels, offering a promising approach to treating diabetes, according to a preclinical study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

25 May 2023

New tool shows early promise to help reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance

A new tool which could help reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance is showing early promise, through exploiting a bacterial immune system as a gene editing tool.

25 May 2023

Immune cells targeting core protein play an important role in early immune defense against COVID-19

LMU immunologists have studied the early immune response to acute SARS-CoV-2 infection and show how vaccines could be improved in future.

25 May 2023

Genetic predisposition to lipids, Alzheimer’s and heart disease in MLXIPL gene shaped by exogenous exposures

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 9, entitled, "Exogenous exposures shape genetic predisposition to lipids, Alzheimer's, and coronary heart disease in the MLXIPL gene locus."

25 May 2023

Study highlights the genetic basis of cognitive biases in decision making

Have you ever made a decision that, in hindsight, seemed irrational? A new study with mice, which could have implications for people, suggests that some decisions are, to a certain extent, beyond their control.

25 May 2023

Bridging the Gap between Academia and Industry: The Power of Collaboration in Life Sciences

In this behind-the-scenes interview, we speak to Dr. Sinead Knight, chair of SLAS Europe 2023, about this years programme, highlighting the key topics and speakers.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 25 May 2023

Researchers disclose how a nanomachine takes care of cleaning up inside the cell

To prevent our body's cells from overflowing with garbage and to keep them healthy, the waste inside them is constantly being disposed of.

25 May 2023

Short-chain fatty acids play a beneficial role in the gut-lung axis of aging mice

The gut microbial community structure-; communities of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in the intestines-; influences the inflammatory response in the lungs of aging mice, according to researchers from the Institute of Functional Anatomy at Charité, the Medical University of Berlin in Germany.

25 May 2023

AI-based software poses a paradigm shift in the study of pathological processes

Researchers from the Cima University of Navarra (Spain) have presented the results of an international competition initiated ten years ago to improve the study of cell migration.

25 May 2023

Combination of genetic and environmental factors increases the risk of cleft lip

A cleft lip or palate arises from the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

24 May 2023

Exploring how stress might be communicated to other animals

Heat-stressed fish embryos release chemical signals that change the appearance, behavior, and development of fish embryos that were not heat stressed, according to a study.

24 May 2023

Scientists study the structure and function of a transporter involved in cancer, immunity

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center studied the structure and function of a transporter involved in cancer and immunity.

24 May 2023

Study characterizes how the inflammatory microenvironment of adult mouse prostate changes during aging

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 9, entitled, "Highly multiplexed immune profiling throughout adulthood reveals kinetics of lymphocyte infiltration in the aging mouse prostate."

24 May 2023

Oxygen restriction associated with longer lifespan in lab mice

$Using 3D-electron diffraction to determine the structure of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride$

Using 3D-electron diffraction to determine the structure of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride

For pharmaceuticals, knowing the chemical composition is not enough-;molecular geometry and crystal structure also play an important role in a drug's activity.

23 May 2023

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First systematic single-cell analysis of transcriptional variation within the T cell population

Study examines the role of genetic variants across diverse ancestries in regulating gene expression

Identifying what makes some gut bacteria strains life-threatening in pre-term babies

Targeting stem cells from the human stomach for treating diabetes

New tool shows early promise to help reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance

Immune cells targeting core protein play an important role in early immune defense against COVID-19

Genetic predisposition to lipids, Alzheimer’s and heart disease in MLXIPL gene shaped by exogenous exposures

Study highlights the genetic basis of cognitive biases in decision making

Bridging the Gap between Academia and Industry: The Power of Collaboration in Life Sciences

Researchers disclose how a nanomachine takes care of cleaning up inside the cell

Short-chain fatty acids play a beneficial role in the gut-lung axis of aging mice

AI-based software poses a paradigm shift in the study of pathological processes

Combination of genetic and environmental factors increases the risk of cleft lip

Exploring how stress might be communicated to other animals

Scientists study the structure and function of a transporter involved in cancer, immunity

Study characterizes how the inflammatory microenvironment of adult mouse prostate changes during aging

Oxygen restriction associated with longer lifespan in lab mice

Looking at cancer drugs to help put the brakes on classic indicators of aging

Academic paper: AI is advantageous in all aspects of new drug research and development

Using 3D-electron diffraction to determine the structure of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride

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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