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Oxidative stress acts directly on telomeres to hasten cellular aging, study reveals

The same sources thought to inflict oxidative stress on cells- pollution, diesel exhaust, smoking and obesity- also are associated with shorter telomeres, the protective tips on the ends of the chromosomal shoelace.

14 May 2019

Veterans, active-duty service members with PTSD and mTBI have larger amygdalas, finds study

A new study finds that veterans and active-duty service members with combat-related PTSD and mild traumatic brain injury had larger amygdalas--the region of the brain that processes such emotions as fear, anxiety, and aggression--than those with only brain injuries.

30 Apr 2019

TET proteins help regulate gene activity vital for normal antibody production

A family of cancer suppressive proteins, known as TET proteins, help regulate gene activity via their influence on chromosomal architecture. However, until now it wasn't entirely clear how genes were activated by TET proteins to make sure that cells perform their normal functions efficiently.

27 Apr 2019

New fluorescence-based method accurately determines strength of Lewis acids

York University chemists have invented a new fluorescence-based method for accurately determining the strength of a range of Lewis acids, which could one day be used to help purify pharmaceutical drugs, improve industrial processes and explore next-generation technologies, according to a new chemistry study.

25 Apr 2019

New study delves deeper into individual genomic differences than ever before

Human genomes vary quite a bit from individual to individual. These differences include single nucleotide changes, or "spelling mistakes" in the DNA sequence, but even more variation comes from structural variants, which include additions, deletions and rearrangements of large segments of DNA.

17 Apr 2019

Scientists discover central role of cell 'skeleton'

All cells possess a cytoskeleton which allows them to move and maintain their shape. However, scientists recently showed that a part of this cytoskeleton called branched actin is also essential to cell proliferation: this actin transmits information to cells about the space around them, environmental chemical messages and therefore on whether they should proliferate.

10 Apr 2019

Myriad Women’s Health to present two new studies highlighting performance of its prenatal tests

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a global leader in personalized medicine, today announced that its Myriad Women’s Health business unit will present results from two important studies at the 2019 American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting that highlight the performance of its prenatal tests.

3 Apr 2019

UAB aging and longevity experts receive international prize

University of Alabama at Birmingham aging expert -- and once-upon-a-time lion trainer -- Steven Austad, Ph.D., and UAB postdoctoral fellow in longevity research Jessica Hoffman, Ph.D., have won the George C. Williams prize from the International Society for Evolution, Medicine and Public Health, or ISEMPH.

29 Mar 2019

Bases News and Research

Oxidative stress acts directly on telomeres to hasten cellular aging, study reveals

Veterans, active-duty service members with PTSD and mTBI have larger amygdalas, finds study

TET proteins help regulate gene activity vital for normal antibody production

New fluorescence-based method accurately determines strength of Lewis acids

New study delves deeper into individual genomic differences than ever before

Scientists discover central role of cell 'skeleton'

Myriad Women’s Health to present two new studies highlighting performance of its prenatal tests

UAB aging and longevity experts receive international prize

UA researchers are developing new method to make drinking water safer

New research illuminates positive effects of exercise on the brain

Innovative membrane offers a viable solution for periodontitis

Knowing causative genes of osteoporosis may open door to more effective treatments

New study contradicts previous views on skeletal growth mechanism

Metrohm's high-end titration system increases productivity, efficiency in modern laboratory

New clinical genomic testing helps identify mutations that drive childhood melanoma

Causes of disease including infant cancer can be revealed with new tool from Princeton University research team

Scientists report new and improved method to detect chemical modifications to DNA

Lab instruments may leak valuable information, finds study

Researchers discover DNA modification that enhances our ability to extinguish fear

New rules requiring female athletes to lower testosterone levels are based on flawed data

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The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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