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Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a biologically important type of molecule that consists of a long chain of nucleotide units. Each nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous base, a ribose sugar, and a phosphate.

Kombucha may help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes

People with type-II diabetes who drank the fermented tea drink kombucha for four weeks had lower fasting blood glucose levels compared to when they consumed a similar-tasting placebo beverage, according to results from a clinical trial conducted by researchers at Georgetown University's School of Health, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and MedStar Health.

1 Aug 2023

Novel algorithm characterizes RNA motifs in SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2

Researchers developed a novel algorithm to analyze large genomic datasets of RNA viruses, applying it to SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV.

1 Aug 2023

The effects of oxidative stress on women’s fertility

Scientists review existing literature to assess the relationship between oxidative stress and female infertility.

1 Aug 2023

Investigating the neurological effects of SARS-CoV-2: anosmia and neuroinvasion as separate phenomena

A group of researchers investigated the neurotropic potential of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants by studying their ability to invade the brain through the olfactory pathway in hamsters.

1 Aug 2023

Research reveals surprising genetic overlap between neurological and psychiatric disorders

Researchers compared the shared genetic risk and biological foundations of neurological and mental illnesses.

1 Aug 2023

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing as an emerging modality for the diagnosis of infectious diseases

Study examined the role of plasma metagenomic next-generation sequencing.

1 Aug 2023

SARS-CoV-2 spike pseudovirion infection in ARPE-19 cells is a dynamin-dependent process that is primarily mediated by LDLR

Researchers reported on lentiviral pseudovirions pseudotyped with SARS-CoV-2.

1 Aug 2023

Intranasal inoculation study sheds light on nasal and systemic immune responses to SARS-CoV-2

Study reveals the events accompanying the COVID-19 infection cascade in the nasal mucosa and free circulation

1 Aug 2023

Novel tool uncovers new cell types in the visual system of flies

New York University researchers have discovered new cell types in the visual system of flies, made possible by their creation of a tool that finds and labels neurons during development.

31 Jul 2023

New reference database Greengenes2 improves reproducibility of microbiome studies

Two leading sequencing techniques are no longer at odds, thanks to an international effort led by scientists at University of California San Diego.

27 Jul 2023

New gene editing approach could revolutionize the treatment of blood disorders

In a step forward in the development of genetic medicines, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a proof-of-concept model for delivering gene editing tools to treat blood disorders, allowing for the modification of diseased blood cells directly within the body.

27 Jul 2023

Study provides valuable insights into the UV susceptibility of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variants

The global outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its new variants has created a need for effective disinfection technologies to protect against harmful pathogens.

27 Jul 2023

New collaboration to investigate forms of RNA modification

Universität Mainz Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences of Mainz University to collaborate with Monash University and ETH Zurich to investigate forms of RNA modification.

27 Jul 2023

How do De novo sequencing, QTL mapping, WGS, and lcWGS empower breakthroughs in agrigenomics

Sequencing technology is playing an increasingly important role in agriculture, including crops, livestock and poultry, aquatic organisms, and more.

From MGI 27 Jul 2023

Core promoter variation may drive development of triple-negative breast cancer

TNBC is a particularly aggressive subtype of breast cancer, characterized by the absence of three key receptors: estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2).

26 Jul 2023

Scientists unravel step-by-step activation process of protein with deep evolutionary history

Scientists have unraveled the step-by-step activation process of a protein with a deep evolutionary history in all domains of life, opening the door to harnessing its functions for use as a biotechnology tool.

26 Jul 2023

Cervical fibroblasts in cervical insufficiency patients show impaired responses to progesterone

The study described in Scientific Reports highlights an impaired response to the hormone progesterone (P4) in cervical fibroblasts from patients with refractory cervical insufficiency (CI).

26 Jul 2023

Tumor-derived GDF-15 suppresses immunotherapy response

Researchers evaluate the impact of tumor-derived GDF-15 on responses to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy.

26 Jul 2023

New technique improves bone regeneration in rats

Although bones have the ability to regenerate and repair themselves, they are generally unable to do so when the injury is larger than a small break or chip.

25 Jul 2023

Targeting chronic endometritis: study reveals potential diagnostic markers

Researchers investigated the gene expression signatures and immune cell involvement in chronic endometritis (CE) for potential diagnostic markers.

25 Jul 2023

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Kombucha may help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes

Novel algorithm characterizes RNA motifs in SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2

The effects of oxidative stress on women’s fertility

Investigating the neurological effects of SARS-CoV-2: anosmia and neuroinvasion as separate phenomena

Research reveals surprising genetic overlap between neurological and psychiatric disorders

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing as an emerging modality for the diagnosis of infectious diseases

SARS-CoV-2 spike pseudovirion infection in ARPE-19 cells is a dynamin-dependent process that is primarily mediated by LDLR

Intranasal inoculation study sheds light on nasal and systemic immune responses to SARS-CoV-2

Novel tool uncovers new cell types in the visual system of flies

New reference database Greengenes2 improves reproducibility of microbiome studies

New gene editing approach could revolutionize the treatment of blood disorders

Study provides valuable insights into the UV susceptibility of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variants

New collaboration to investigate forms of RNA modification

How do De novo sequencing, QTL mapping, WGS, and lcWGS empower breakthroughs in agrigenomics

Core promoter variation may drive development of triple-negative breast cancer

Scientists unravel step-by-step activation process of protein with deep evolutionary history

Cervical fibroblasts in cervical insufficiency patients show impaired responses to progesterone

Tumor-derived GDF-15 suppresses immunotherapy response

New technique improves bone regeneration in rats

Targeting chronic endometritis: study reveals potential diagnostic markers

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