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New discovery unveils key process in DNA repair pathway

An elegant collaboration between researchers in the UK's two core-funded Medical Research Council Research Institutes, the Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) in London and the Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge, has solved a decades-old mystery which could pave the way to better cancer treatments in the future.

31 Jul 2024

Neurofilament light chain identified as early marker for Parkinson’s and dementia with Lewy Bodies

Early detection of Alzheimer's disease-related changes in Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies could be made possible by monitoring the amyloid-β (Aβ) and phosphorylated tau (p-tau) proteins.

31 Jul 2024

Spear Bio secures $45 million in oversubscribed Series A financing to accelerate product launch for protein research and disease diagnostics

WOBURN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spear Bio Inc., a biotechnology company enabling the measurement of protein molecules down to dozens of copies with ubiquitous qPCR equipment, announced the successful closing of its $45 million Series A financing.

From Spear Bio 31 Jul 2024

Adolescents with cow's milk allergy show comparable dairy consumption to peers

Whether adolescents who suffered from cow’s milk allergy during their infancy but were now tolerant to cow’s milk. continued to consume lower amounts of dairy

31 Jul 2024

Quantum simulation drives breakthrough in drug development

Led by University of Melbourne theoretician and HPC expert Associate Professor Giuseppe Barca, a research team has achieved the first quantum simulation of biological systems at a scale necessary to accurately model drug performance.

31 Jul 2024

Wildlife species show high SARS-CoV-2 exposure linked to human activity

Researchers found SARS-CoV-2 RNA in six wildlife species and higher seroprevalence in high human activity areas. Seven new human-to-animal transmission events of the Omicron variant were identified.

30 Jul 2024

Researchers identify key genetic variants linked to ALS recovery

Though exceedingly rare, some people diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) partially or fully recover from the lethal neurodegenerative disease.

30 Jul 2024

Head-to-head comparison of commercial Alzheimer's blood tests reveals most accurate options

Neurologists diagnose cognitive impairment with a clinical exam of memory and thinking skills.

30 Jul 2024

New mucus-based bioink for 3D printing functional lung tissue

Lung diseases kill millions of people around the world each year. Treatment options are limited, and animal models for studying these illnesses and experimental medications are inadequate.

30 Jul 2024

Review highlights the interplay of TGF-β and HIPPO pathways in liver regeneration and disease

The liver's ability to communicate with other organs is crucial for maintaining homeostasis, particularly through signaling pathways.

30 Jul 2024

Study finds plasma biomarkers can predict dementia risk

A study in JAMA explores the potential of plasma biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and cardiometabolic risk factors to predict other types of dementia, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and combining biomarkers with demographic data for improved accuracy.

30 Jul 2024

ACE technology enhances single-cell protein detection with advanced signal amplification

Since the 1950s, researchers have used a famous method invented by Wallace Coulter known as "flow cytometry" to characterize different types of immune cells in research studies and in blood samples from human individuals.

30 Jul 2024

High sugary beverage consumption during pregnancy linked to increased health risks

The consumption habits of several beverages among pregnant women in Shanghai and the health effects on mothers and their offspring.

30 Jul 2024

Study reveals IL-22BP protein's role in gut health and infection resistance

A study reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) shows how the presence of a specific protein called IL-22BP affects the composition of the gut microbiota and the body's response to bacterial infection.

29 Jul 2024

Weight loss guaranteed! But what impact on your diet? A review of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 interventions

Researchers reviewed studies on dietary impacts of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity and T2D patients, finding significant caloric reduction but limited evaluation of dietary composition.

29 Jul 2024

Garlic as a potent weapon against atherosclerosis

Researchers identified garlic's potential to treat atherosclerosis by regulating ferroptosis and reducing lipid peroxidation, offering a safer alternative to current treatments.

29 Jul 2024

Transthyretin protein levels linked to heart failure and mortality

Physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have uncovered significant findings regarding the impact of transthyretin, or TTR, protein levels on heart disease risk.

29 Jul 2024

Deciphering miRNA-mediated regulation of liver regeneration: New insights

The liver, a vital organ involved in numerous essential physiological processes such as bile production, plasma protein synthesis, nutrient absorption, detoxification, vitamin storage, macronutrient metabolism, and immune support, has a remarkable regenerative capacity.

29 Jul 2024

Maternal immune response to flu linked to fetal brain changes

A bad case of the flu during pregnancy can increase the risk for fetal neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder. But it's not the virus itself doing the damage; it's the mother's immune response.

29 Jul 2024

New blood test achieves 90% accuracy in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, outperforms doctors

Researchers in Sweden developed a combined blood test with up to 90% accuracy for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, surpassing the diagnostic rates of primary care doctors and specialists.

29 Jul 2024

Protein C News and Research

New discovery unveils key process in DNA repair pathway

Neurofilament light chain identified as early marker for Parkinson’s and dementia with Lewy Bodies

Spear Bio secures $45 million in oversubscribed Series A financing to accelerate product launch for protein research and disease diagnostics

Adolescents with cow's milk allergy show comparable dairy consumption to peers

Quantum simulation drives breakthrough in drug development

Wildlife species show high SARS-CoV-2 exposure linked to human activity

Researchers identify key genetic variants linked to ALS recovery

Head-to-head comparison of commercial Alzheimer's blood tests reveals most accurate options

New mucus-based bioink for 3D printing functional lung tissue

Review highlights the interplay of TGF-β and HIPPO pathways in liver regeneration and disease

Study finds plasma biomarkers can predict dementia risk

ACE technology enhances single-cell protein detection with advanced signal amplification

High sugary beverage consumption during pregnancy linked to increased health risks

Study reveals IL-22BP protein's role in gut health and infection resistance

Weight loss guaranteed! But what impact on your diet? A review of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 interventions

Garlic as a potent weapon against atherosclerosis

Transthyretin protein levels linked to heart failure and mortality

Deciphering miRNA-mediated regulation of liver regeneration: New insights

Maternal immune response to flu linked to fetal brain changes

New blood test achieves 90% accuracy in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, outperforms doctors

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