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Scientists use designer tubulins to crack the tubulin code

Tubulin is a protein that plays a crucial role in the structure and function of cells. It is the main component of microtubules, which are long, hollow fibers that provide structural support, help the cell divide, give it its shape, and act as tracks for moving molecular cargo around inside the cell.

29 Jun 2023

The connection between energy insecurity and poor health

In light of climate change and the impending transition to clean energy, many long-standing programs to address energy insecurity need to be refreshed.

29 Jun 2023

Latest advancements and challenges in the use of cross-frequency coupling for neuroscience

A review paper by researchers at the Beijing Institute of Technology summarized recent advancements and challenges in the use of cross-frequency coupling (CFC) for neuroscience and cyborg and bionic systems (CBS).

29 Jun 2023

Microbiology society welcomes the opportunity to respond to parliamentary inquiry on the pandemic

The Microbiology Society has welcomed the opportunity from the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee to respond to the inquiry on emerging diseases and lessons learned from COVID-19.

29 Jun 2023

UW Medicine reaffirms support for access to abortion care

The Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, has had significant impacts nationally on healthcare justice, affecting the health, financial stability and opportunity for many people across the country.

29 Jun 2023

UTHSC College of Pharmacy ranked No. 6 in annual research funding from the NIH

The College of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is now ranked No. 6 in annual research funding from the National Institutes of Health, according to a new listing published by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy of its approximately 140 member institutions.

29 Jun 2023

New CHEST guideline offers recommendations to manage arterial thrombosis and thromboembolism in COVID-19

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently released a new clinical guideline on antithrombotic therapy in arterial thrombosis and thromboembolism in COVID-19.

29 Jun 2023

TOS members unveil new research about anti-obesity medications at ADA annual meeting

Multiple members of The Obesity Society (TOS) unveiled new research about several anti-obesity medications in development at this year's annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) held June 23–26.

29 Jun 2023

How New Genomic Techniques can make agricultural production more sustainable

The EU Commission announced the release of a draft proposal for a reformed regulation of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) that is expected to be published in early July 2023.

29 Jun 2023

Duke researchers expand functionality of CRISPR gene editing

CRISPR gene editing is a breakthrough that has been used to treat diseases such as sickle cell anemia, leukemia and genetic disorders, but it has challenges that limit its broad utility.

29 Jun 2023

Water fasting's metabolic benefits may be short-lived

Water fasts - where people consume nothing but water for several days - might help you lose weight, but it's unclear how long you'll keep it off, according to research from the University of Illinois Chicago.

29 Jun 2023

IADR announces Journal of Dental Research 2-Year Journal Impact Factor

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research announced the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) 2-Year Journal Impact Factor™ is now 7.6, ranking it #3 of 91 journals in the "Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine" category.

29 Jun 2023

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygiene

Most of the world's population either chronically suffers from plaque and dental cavities or will develop them at some point in their lives.

29 Jun 2023

Promoting widespread use of brief assessment tools in primary care for early detection of cognitive impairment

Mild cognitive impairment, which occurs in about one in six individuals in the U.S., age 65 and older, remains substantially underdiagnosed, especially in disadvantaged populations.

29 Jun 2023

McMaster research opens new possibilities to help people maintain weight loss after dieting

Researchers led by McMaster University professor Gregory Steinberg and postdoctoral research fellow Dongdong Wang have uncovered a key mechanism for promoting weight loss and maintaining the burning of calories during dieting.

29 Jun 2023

Scientists identify altered proteins that predict islet autoimmunity

Scientists have taken an important step forward in predicting who will develop Type 1 diabetes months before symptoms appear.

29 Jun 2023

New atlas offers a way to identify the deep mechanisms of cancer

An atlas that catalogs gene activity and the levels of small molecules called metabolites in tumor samples offers a new way of identifying the deep mechanisms of cancer, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

29 Jun 2023

Adverse childhood experiences linked to highest risk for problematic adolescent cannabis use

Young people who are exposed to adverse childhood experiences between the ages of 0 – 12 years, including parental drug misuse, are at highest risk for developing problematic adolescent cannabis use as teenagers, according to a new study.

29 Jun 2023

Researchers find new way to reduce risk of kidney injury in cardiac surgery patients

When a person has heart surgery, they're often managed on cardiopulmonary bypass.

29 Jun 2023

Study shows promising prospects for automating 3D-DSRT in drug testing

The June 2023 issue of SLAS Discovery contains one review article, five full-length articles and two technical briefs covering spheroid models, 3D cell high-throughput screening (HTS) applications for treating Alzheimer's and other drug discovery research.

29 Jun 2023

Research News and Research

Scientists use designer tubulins to crack the tubulin code

The connection between energy insecurity and poor health

Latest advancements and challenges in the use of cross-frequency coupling for neuroscience

Microbiology society welcomes the opportunity to respond to parliamentary inquiry on the pandemic

UW Medicine reaffirms support for access to abortion care

UTHSC College of Pharmacy ranked No. 6 in annual research funding from the NIH

New CHEST guideline offers recommendations to manage arterial thrombosis and thromboembolism in COVID-19

TOS members unveil new research about anti-obesity medications at ADA annual meeting

How New Genomic Techniques can make agricultural production more sustainable

Duke researchers expand functionality of CRISPR gene editing

Water fasting's metabolic benefits may be short-lived

IADR announces Journal of Dental Research 2-Year Journal Impact Factor

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygiene

Promoting widespread use of brief assessment tools in primary care for early detection of cognitive impairment

McMaster research opens new possibilities to help people maintain weight loss after dieting

Scientists identify altered proteins that predict islet autoimmunity

New atlas offers a way to identify the deep mechanisms of cancer

Adverse childhood experiences linked to highest risk for problematic adolescent cannabis use

Researchers find new way to reduce risk of kidney injury in cardiac surgery patients

Study shows promising prospects for automating 3D-DSRT in drug testing

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