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Broccoli compound triggers controlled cell death and recycling of cellular components in fission yeast

Broccoli may contain advantages beyond nutrition. A molecule found in broccoli, cabbage and more digests down into DIM, a compound with brighter benefits than the name implies, such as inducing cell death in breast, prostate and colon cancer.

24 Jan 2022

Human endogenous retrovirus type W envelope protein found to be a biomarker of COVID-19 severity

A new study revealed that the expression of HERV-W envelope protein (ENV) in lymphoid cells from COVID-19 patients correlated with disease outcome making them biomarkers of lymphocyte exhaustion.

24 Jan 2022

An algorithm to predict host cleavage targets of SARS-CoV-2 3CLPro

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers developed a novel bioinformatic algorithm to predict host cleavage targets of the SARS-CoV-2 3C-like protease (3CLPro).

23 Jan 2022

Alphacoronaviruses found to be common in bats in the upper Midwestern United States

In a new study, researchers used a pan-coronavirus PCR to screen bats submitted for rabies testing owing to human exposure in order to find potentially novel bat CoVs that may represent a concern to people.

21 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 prevalence in bivalve mollusks from harvesting areas in Southern Italy

The goal of the current study was to collect data on the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in bivalve mollusks harvested in the Campania region using dd RT-PCR for the detection of low levels of virus in mollusk tissues.

21 Jan 2022

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant spike mediated immune escape and tropism shift

A new study showed that the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike binds to its receptor with enhanced affinity and yet evades vaccine-elicited neutralizing antibodies and that a booster mRNA vaccine broadened the neutralization of Omicron.

21 Jan 2022

Fully dynamic kinetic model of a living 'minimal cell' offers insight into basic principles of life

Scientists report that they have built a living "minimal cell" with a genome stripped down to its barest essentials – and a computer model of the cell that mirrors its behavior.

20 Jan 2022

Researchers uncover new findings about the role of tau in neurodegenerative disease

Utilizing cutting-edge proteomics, researchers at the Buck Institute and elsewhere have mapped the "tau interactome" uncovering new findings about the role of tau in neurodegenerative disease. Publishing in Cell, scientists found that mutant tau impacts the function of mitochondria in human neurons.

20 Jan 2022

Research shows benefits of hybrid immunity to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers examine the effects of previous SARS-CoV-2 infections on the immunity offered by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

20 Jan 2022

Discovery illuminates a blueprint to develop new antibiotics for killing bacteria

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 2.8 million Americans experience antibiotic-resistant infections each year; more than 35,000 die from those infections.

20 Jan 2022

Researchers explore furin inhibitors as a potential tool for treating COVID-19 infection

A new study suggests that coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV-2 depend on a furin cleavage site between the S1/S2 subunits to enhance viral infectivity.

20 Jan 2022

Recombinant bat coronavirus reported in wide-ranging Cambodian bat

A new study reports on the detection of recombinant coronaviruses in several bat species in Cambodia and of a related species in China.

20 Jan 2022

Exploring the potential utility of calcium channel inhibitors in SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a new study, researchers discuss the role of calcium signaling pathways as targets of inhibition in potential new antiviral therapeutic pathways for SARS-CoV-2.

20 Jan 2022

Research shows a relationship between increased SARS-CoV-2 seroreactivity and antimalarial humoral immunity

Researchers investigate the cross-reactivity of the SARS-CoV-2 with pre-pandemic malaria-exposed sera samples collected from Cambodia.

19 Jan 2022

Variants of SARS-CoV-2 and preventive strategies

A recent review article published in the journal Advanced Science reviewed the features of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its variants. Using a physical and materials science perspective, the review also summarizes the most significant variants of SARS-CoV-2 encountered to date as well as possible preventive strategies.

19 Jan 2022

New findings could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration

An international team led by uOttawa Faculty of Medicine researchers have published findings that could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration due to old age, and diseases such as cancer and muscular dystrophy.

19 Jan 2022

Exploring the interactions between multiple respiratory viruses

A recent report explores the dynamics of viral interference between various respiratory viruses in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Jan 2022

New topical cream could help prevent frostbite injuries

Skiers, hikers, soldiers and others exposed to extreme cold temperatures can experience frostbite - a painful injury that occurs when ice crystals form in the skin. Many extremely cold areas are also remote, and delays in frostbite treatment can result in severe wounds, scarring and even limb amputation

19 Jan 2022

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

A new review article investigated the relation between SARS-CoV-2 infection and reproductive health.

19 Jan 2022

The latest advancements in polymer-based nanotechnology approaches used to fight against SARS-CoV-2

A recent review discusses the engineering versatility of polymeric nanoparticles - making a good therapeutic alternative against coronavirus diseases.

19 Jan 2022

Membrane News and Research

Broccoli compound triggers controlled cell death and recycling of cellular components in fission yeast

Human endogenous retrovirus type W envelope protein found to be a biomarker of COVID-19 severity

An algorithm to predict host cleavage targets of SARS-CoV-2 3CLPro

Alphacoronaviruses found to be common in bats in the upper Midwestern United States

SARS-CoV-2 prevalence in bivalve mollusks from harvesting areas in Southern Italy

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant spike mediated immune escape and tropism shift

Fully dynamic kinetic model of a living 'minimal cell' offers insight into basic principles of life

Researchers uncover new findings about the role of tau in neurodegenerative disease

Research shows benefits of hybrid immunity to SARS-CoV-2

Discovery illuminates a blueprint to develop new antibiotics for killing bacteria

Researchers explore furin inhibitors as a potential tool for treating COVID-19 infection

Recombinant bat coronavirus reported in wide-ranging Cambodian bat

Exploring the potential utility of calcium channel inhibitors in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Research shows a relationship between increased SARS-CoV-2 seroreactivity and antimalarial humoral immunity

Variants of SARS-CoV-2 and preventive strategies

New findings could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration

Exploring the interactions between multiple respiratory viruses

New topical cream could help prevent frostbite injuries

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

The latest advancements in polymer-based nanotechnology approaches used to fight against SARS-CoV-2

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