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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.

New strategy targets rare B cells for effective HIV vaccine development

Germline-targeting epitope scaffold nanoparticles elicit rare broadly neutralizing antibody (bnAb) precursors against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

3 Jun 2024

Scientists identify genetic cause of rare, life-threatening immunodeficiency disorders in children

Scientists have pinpointed genetic changes that can leave children born with little to no immune defence against infection.

3 Jun 2024

Intermittent fasting with protein pacing trumps calorie restriction in gut health and weight loss

A recent study in Nature Communications found that intermittent fasting with protein pacing (IF-P) is more effective than continuous calorie restriction (CR) in improving gut microbiota and metabolomic profiles, leading to greater weight and fat loss.

2 Jun 2024

Ultra-processed foods linked to insomnia risk

Ultra-processed foods (UPF) may be associated with the insomnia experienced by an estimated one third of adults.

1 Jun 2024

Stem cell models unlock secrets of early human embryo development

A new study using stem cell-based models has shed new light on how the human embryo begins to develop, which could one day benefit the development of fertility treatment.

31 May 2024

From ancient remedies to modern medicine: Inorganic materials offer new hope for tissue regeneration

For centuries, civilizations have used naturally occurring, inorganic materials for their perceived healing properties.

31 May 2024

New method enhances the efficacy of bispecific antibody therapies in treating solid tumors

Professor Seung-Woo Lee and PhD candidate Kun-Joo Lee from the Department of Life Sciences at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), in collaboration with NeoImmuneTech Director Donghoon Choi and Professors Dae Hee Kim and Sun Shim Choi from Kangwon National University, have revealed a groundbreaking method to significantly enhance the efficacy of bispecific antibody therapies in treating solid tumors.

31 May 2024

TMPRSS2 protein facilitates SARS-CoV-2 entry via unexpected pathway

How exactly do Sars-Cov-2 particles enter host cells? An international team led by Dr Richard Brown from Dr Daniel Todt's Computational Virology group at the Department of Molecular and Medical Virology at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, together with researchers from the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, investigated this question.

31 May 2024

New research center delves into ubiquitin's role in cancer

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has now approved a new Collaborative Research Centre in the search for innovative therapies against cancer: Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Goethe University Frankfurt and Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) have joined forces for this purpose.

31 May 2024

Single infusion of engineered T-cells achieves lasting asthma remission in mice

Researchers demostrate that durable asthma remission can be achieved with engineered and long-lived CAR T-cell treatment in mice.

31 May 2024

The nutritional value of ready-to-use meat alternatives in Belgium

Researchers compare the nutrient content of ready-to-use meat alternatives with real meat products.

31 May 2024

Study may facilitate the development of new personalized treatments for schizophrenia An International Study Publi...

An international study led by the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, in collaboration with researchers from the Neuropsychopharmacology Group at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and researchers from the CIBER of Mental Health (CIBERSAM), and published in Nature Communications, may facilitate the creation of new personalized treatments for people diagnosed with schizophrenia.

30 May 2024

Notre Dame study identifies high-risk population for CAUTIs due to fibrinolytic deficiencies

Urinary catheters are required for nearly every surgical procedure. However, a major challenge for the health care industry is predicting who may develop catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and when these infections may lead to death.

30 May 2024

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New strategy targets rare B cells for effective HIV vaccine development

Scientists identify genetic cause of rare, life-threatening immunodeficiency disorders in children

Intermittent fasting with protein pacing trumps calorie restriction in gut health and weight loss

Ultra-processed foods linked to insomnia risk

Stem cell models unlock secrets of early human embryo development

From ancient remedies to modern medicine: Inorganic materials offer new hope for tissue regeneration

New method enhances the efficacy of bispecific antibody therapies in treating solid tumors

TMPRSS2 protein facilitates SARS-CoV-2 entry via unexpected pathway

New research center delves into ubiquitin's role in cancer

Single infusion of engineered T-cells achieves lasting asthma remission in mice

The nutritional value of ready-to-use meat alternatives in Belgium

Study may facilitate the development of new personalized treatments for schizophrenia An International Study Publi...

Notre Dame study identifies high-risk population for CAUTIs due to fibrinolytic deficiencies

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