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University of Arkansas receives $3.1 million NIH award to study pediatric mitochondrial disorders

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development awarded $3.1 million to the University of Arkansas to study a spectrum of pediatric mitochondrial disorders caused by mutations in the mitochondria.

20 Sep 2023

Flagellin immunization protects mice from detrimental effects of dietary emulsifiers

In a new study, mice whose immune systems were trained against the microbial protein flagellin did not experience the usual detrimental effects of ingesting food additive emulsifiers, pointing to a potential new way to combat various chronic inflammatory diseases.

20 Sep 2023

Study identifies a molecule that may be behind COVID-19 brain fog

A study identifies a molecule that may be behind cognitive symptoms, including "brain fog," experienced by those infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

20 Sep 2023

Unlocking the potential of the ketogenic diet: studies reveal health benefits

Researchers reported on the effects of the ketogenic diet (KD) on various aspects of metabolic and endocrinal health.

20 Sep 2023

Innovations in baculovirus–insect cell expression systems

The baculovirus–insect cell expression system—insect cells used in conjunction with the baculovirus expression vector system (BEVS)— remains a crucial technology for manufacturing large and complex proteins. This eukaryotic expression system offers inherent safety, ease of scale-up, flexible product design, and versatility for a broad range of proteins.

From Sino Biological Inc. 20 Sep 2023

Game-changing point-of-care assay could revolutionize Mpox detection worldwide

Researchers developed a point-of-care assay for the rapid detection of mpox virus.

20 Sep 2023

Is sucralose the safer sweetener for your gut health?

The study found that consuming a beverage sweetened with sucrose significantly increased bacterial endotoxin levels in the blood, a marker for inflammation and gut barrier dysfunction, while no such effect was observed with sucralose-sweetened drinks. The findings suggest that sucralose may be a safer alternative to sucrose in terms of intestinal health and inflammation.

19 Sep 2023

Mapping the human body one cell at a time: New study reveals the intricate relationship between cell size and count

A study published in PNAS provides a comprehensive look at the relationship between cell size and count across the human body, drawing from over 1,500 sources and identifying around 400 unique cell types. The research reveals an almost inverse relationship between cell size and count, offering a quantitative framework that could serve as a baseline for understanding cellular composition and function in various applications.

19 Sep 2023

Yogurt may help eliminate garlic odors

It turns out yogurt may have a previously unknown benefit: eliminating garlic odors.

19 Sep 2023

DeepMind develops new tool to predict pathogenicity of missense variants

DeepMind is releasing AlphaMissense, a tool researchers can use to learn more about the effects that missense mutations – which make up the majority of "variants of uncertain significance" – have on disease.

19 Sep 2023

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

19 Sep 2023

LabGenius & Sanofi partnership yields positive results from AI antibody discovery platform

Today, LabGenius, a pioneer in the use of AI and machine learning for antibody discovery, releases new data from its antibody discovery platform following a multi-year collaboration with Sanofi.

From LabGenius 19 Sep 2023

New study debunks the myth that almonds are bad for weight loss

When it comes to weight loss, nuts can get a bad rap – while they're high in protein, they're also high in fats, and this often deters those looking to shed a few kilos. But new research from the University of South Australia shows that you can eat almonds and lose weight too.

19 Sep 2023

Nano-based cancer therapies may be less effective in younger patients, finds study

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that certain nano-based cancer therapies may be less effective in younger patients, highlighting the need for further investigation into the impact of aging on the body's ability to respond to treatment.

19 Sep 2023

New research offers insight about the reason mitochondrial DNA is maternally inherited

New research provides insight about the bedrock scientific principle that mitochondrial DNA - the distinct genetic code embedded in the organelle that serves as the powerplant of every cell in the body - is exclusively passed down by the mother.

19 Sep 2023

Cancer drug could play a role in limiting the damaging effects of lung disease in COVID-19 patients

A cancer drug could play an important role in limiting the damaging effects of lung disease in COVID-19 patients, thanks to new research at Hudson Institute of Medical Research.

19 Sep 2023

New implantable device carries insulin-producing islet cells to control diabetes

One promising approach to treating Type 1 diabetes is implanting pancreatic islet cells that can produce insulin when needed, which can free patients from giving themselves frequent insulin injections.

19 Sep 2023

Unlocking the secret soldiers: How dendritic cells could revolutionize cancer immunotherapy

A recent review in the journal Immunity delves into the crucial role of dendritic cells (DCs) in shaping T-cell responses in cancer, highlighting their importance in both priming anti-tumor immunity and in ongoing immune interactions within tumors. The findings underscore the potential of DCs as key targets for next-generation cancer immunotherapies.

18 Sep 2023

Researchers identify key mechanisms to address future treatments for hereditary blindness

There are still many enigmas about the mechanism of action of the CERKL gene, which causes retinitis pigmentosa and other hereditary vision diseases.

18 Sep 2023

New immunoregulatory protein linked to autoimmune disease

Autoimmune diseases are complex illnesses, the causes of which are diverse and have not yet been fully explained.

18 Sep 2023

Protein C News and Research

University of Arkansas receives $3.1 million NIH award to study pediatric mitochondrial disorders

Flagellin immunization protects mice from detrimental effects of dietary emulsifiers

Study identifies a molecule that may be behind COVID-19 brain fog

Unlocking the potential of the ketogenic diet: studies reveal health benefits

Innovations in baculovirus–insect cell expression systems

Game-changing point-of-care assay could revolutionize Mpox detection worldwide

Is sucralose the safer sweetener for your gut health?

Mapping the human body one cell at a time: New study reveals the intricate relationship between cell size and count

Yogurt may help eliminate garlic odors

DeepMind develops new tool to predict pathogenicity of missense variants

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

LabGenius & Sanofi partnership yields positive results from AI antibody discovery platform

New study debunks the myth that almonds are bad for weight loss

Nano-based cancer therapies may be less effective in younger patients, finds study

New research offers insight about the reason mitochondrial DNA is maternally inherited

Cancer drug could play a role in limiting the damaging effects of lung disease in COVID-19 patients

New implantable device carries insulin-producing islet cells to control diabetes

Unlocking the secret soldiers: How dendritic cells could revolutionize cancer immunotherapy

Researchers identify key mechanisms to address future treatments for hereditary blindness

New immunoregulatory protein linked to autoimmune disease

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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