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New micro-protein supports cell division and proliferation during nutrient scarcity

Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Montreal (Canada) have discovered that a micro-protein, which they named Nrs1, supports cell division and proliferation when nutrients are scarce.

4 Mar 2022

A new method to produce complex natural products in amoebae

A research team at the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology - Hans Knöll Institute in Jena, Germany has developed a new method to produce complex natural products in amoebae.

4 Mar 2022

Whole-genome sequencing project sheds new light on the diversity of Candida glabrata

New research from the University of Exeter reports the largest ever whole-genome sequencing project for the potentially fatal yeast infection Candida glabrata from hospitals across Scotland.

3 Mar 2022

Epistatic shifts rationalize mutational constraints of SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain

Researchers used deep mutational scans to measure the effect of each amino-acid mutation in the receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan-Hu-1, Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Eta variants.

1 Mar 2022

Artificially intelligent olfactory system may diagnose Parkinson’s disease at an early stage

A couple of years ago, a woman named Joy Milne made headlines when scientists discovered that she could "smell" Parkinson's disease (PD) on people with the neurodegenerative disorder.

23 Feb 2022

Climate change is sickening, literally!

A news study highlights the change in disease spread with climate change across the globe.

21 Feb 2022

Insight into cellular waste disposal could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

A 'waste collection' tidies up our cells. If something does not go according to plan, serious diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's may develop.

20 Feb 2022

Evolutionary history of ACE2 binding across a diverse range of sarbecoviruses and ACE2 orthologs

Researchers have been investigating sarbecovirus lineages and the ability of those lineages to evolve the ability to bind ACE2.

7 Feb 2022

Mutational analysis of SARS-CoV-2 main protease

A new study discussed the findings of a comprehensive mutational analysis of the main protease (Mpro) of SARS-CoV-2.

1 Feb 2022

Impact of DNA clearance on mortality in patients with severe COVID-19 infections

In a new study, researchers conducted activity-based proteomic profiling of patients who had severe SARS-CoV-2 infections to understand the impact of DNA clearance on mortality.

28 Jan 2022

Unhealthy vaginal microbiome in mothers may contribute to infant deaths and altered development

A new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in pregnant mothers in combination with an unhealthy diet contributed to increased pup deaths and altered development in the surviving babies.

27 Jan 2022

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

Yale research sheds light on the lifespan and myriad functions of messenger RNAs

It took a global pandemic, but the critical role of messenger RNA in all of life's functions has taken center stage in the past year with the successful rollout of mRNA vaccines to combat the SARS-Cov-2 virus.

19 Jan 2022

Microbial characteristics of COVID-19

To better understand how the disease progresses, a recent paper in the journal Frontiers in Medicine discusses the role of the human microbiota in this condition.

13 Jan 2022

Production of molecular probes of spike and subdomains for all SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers designed molecular probes of diverse SARS-CoV-2 variants and evaluated their antibody binding specificity.

3 Jan 2022

Research provides new insights on the architecture of yeast nuclear pore complex

Nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) are massive multi-protein complexes that act as passageways for the transport of molecules into and out of the nucleus.

3 Jan 2022

New systematic review finds low-quality evidence on the effectiveness of hangover remedies

A new systematic review has found only very low-quality evidence that substances claiming to treat or prevent alcohol-induced hangover work.

3 Jan 2022

Omicron analysis shows no clear evidence for increased virulence or lethality

Researchers conducted a genomic sequencing and epidemiological correlation analysis of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

29 Dec 2021

Identifying a recurring pattern in broadly neutralizing antibodies that can target an epitope on SARS-CoV-2

Interesting research decrypts a recurring sequence in antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and identifies it to be a board neutralizing antibody that targets a conserved epitope on the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the spike protein.

21 Dec 2021

Providing quick & efficient CRO services with Sino Biological

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Lin Yutao, head of project management at Sino Biological, about the work she does and how Sino provides quick and efficient recombinant CRO services.

From Sino Biological Inc. 15 Dec 2021

Yeast News and Research

New micro-protein supports cell division and proliferation during nutrient scarcity

A new method to produce complex natural products in amoebae

Whole-genome sequencing project sheds new light on the diversity of Candida glabrata

Epistatic shifts rationalize mutational constraints of SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain

Artificially intelligent olfactory system may diagnose Parkinson’s disease at an early stage

Climate change is sickening, literally!

Insight into cellular waste disposal could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

Evolutionary history of ACE2 binding across a diverse range of sarbecoviruses and ACE2 orthologs

Mutational analysis of SARS-CoV-2 main protease

Impact of DNA clearance on mortality in patients with severe COVID-19 infections

Unhealthy vaginal microbiome in mothers may contribute to infant deaths and altered development

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

Yale research sheds light on the lifespan and myriad functions of messenger RNAs

Microbial characteristics of COVID-19

Production of molecular probes of spike and subdomains for all SARS-CoV-2 variants

Research provides new insights on the architecture of yeast nuclear pore complex

New systematic review finds low-quality evidence on the effectiveness of hangover remedies

Omicron analysis shows no clear evidence for increased virulence or lethality

Identifying a recurring pattern in broadly neutralizing antibodies that can target an epitope on SARS-CoV-2

Providing quick & efficient CRO services with Sino Biological

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