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Researchers discover sex-specific genes, molecular pathways that contribute to Alzheimer's disease progression

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a complex neurodegenerative illness with genetic and environmental origins.

19 May 2023

New cell-like transport system could pave the way for development of artificial cells

Biophysicists have designed a new cell-like transport system that represents an important milestone on the road to artificial cells.

19 May 2023

Novel gene-editing strategy harnesses an unusual protective ability to eliminate HIV-1 infection

Genetic alterations that give rise to a rare, fatal disorder known as MOGS-CDG paradoxically also protect cells against infection by viruses.

19 May 2023

Researchers receive $2.3 million to continue development of a new ‘glyco-immune’ checkpoint inhibitor

Researchers from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine are hoping a first-of-its-kind "glyco-immune" checkpoint inhibitor could be the key to stopping bone cancer metastasis for breast cancer survivors.

19 May 2023

Mutation in a ribosomal protein leads to impaired cardiac contractility in mice

A team of researchers have discovered that a mutation in a ribosomal protein found specifically in heart and skeletal muscle leads to impaired cardiac contractility in mice.

19 May 2023

Higher prepregnancy BMI may be associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding

Study claims women with higher body mass index (BMI) breastfeed their infants for shorter durations.

19 May 2023

Researchers investigate the effect of sulfur water baths on rheological blood properties

Researchers evaluated the health benefits of sulfur balneotherapy (sulfur baths) on the rheological properties of the blood of osteoarthritis (OA) patients.

19 May 2023

A novel role for macrophage-activation signaling in orchestrating the recruitment process in response to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Researchers derived peptides from the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to assess COVID-19-associated inflammatory changes using zebrafish models.

19 May 2023

What are the genetic associations between modifiable risk factors and Alzheimer's disease?

Researchers assessed associations between genetic risk factors and Alzheimer's.

19 May 2023

Study hints at potential risk between unhealthy low-fat diets and postmenopausal breast cancer

Research explores the relationship between low-fat dietary patterns and breast cancer risk, emphasizing the significance of overall dietary choices beyond individual foods or nutrients. The study highlights the role of macronutrient source quality in influencing health outcomes.

19 May 2023

Going nuts for heart health: Mixed nuts consumption shows promising effects on cardiovascular risk factors

Researchers investigated the effect of daily consumption of mixed nuts on cardiovascular disease biomarkers in overweight and obese adults.

18 May 2023

COVID's latest twist: New XBB variant gains strength through recombination, outsmarting immunity and amplifying fusogenicity

Research discusses the emergence of a highly diversified SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant called XBB, which is spreading rapidly around the world. XBB emerged through the recombination of two cocirculating BA.2 lineages, BJ.1 and BM.1.1.1, during the summer of 2022.

18 May 2023

Long-term ketogenic diet boosts survival rates in advanced cancer patients

Long-term ketogenic diet shows improved survival rates in cancer patients, with a significantly better overall survival for those following the diet for ≥12 months. Promising results for cancer therapy.

18 May 2023

Food preservative nisin: A gut game changer that safely alters microbiome composition

Nisin, a powerful bacteriocin, influences the gut microbiota and its functionality by modulating the abundance of specific bacterial groups and altering short-chain fatty acid synthesis.

18 May 2023

Mouse study offers clues to developing an effective vaccine for Klebsiella bacteria

A mouse study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis points to data that could be key to developing an effective vaccine for the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae.

18 May 2023

Researchers discover molecular pathway that mediates cancer-associated muscle atrophy

Nearly half of all cancer patients suffer from excessive weight loss due to the loss of adipose and skeletal muscle tissues, or cachexia.

18 May 2023

Gamma frequency tactile stimulation can reduce Alzheimer's disease pathology and symptoms

Evidence that non-invasive sensory stimulation of 40 Hz gamma frequency brain rhythms can reduce Alzheimer's disease pathology and symptoms, already shown with light and sound by multiple research groups in mice and humans, now extends to tactile stimulation.

18 May 2023

Protein C News and Research

Researchers discover sex-specific genes, molecular pathways that contribute to Alzheimer's disease progression

New cell-like transport system could pave the way for development of artificial cells

Novel gene-editing strategy harnesses an unusual protective ability to eliminate HIV-1 infection

Researchers receive $2.3 million to continue development of a new ‘glyco-immune’ checkpoint inhibitor

Mutation in a ribosomal protein leads to impaired cardiac contractility in mice

Higher prepregnancy BMI may be associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding

Researchers investigate the effect of sulfur water baths on rheological blood properties

A novel role for macrophage-activation signaling in orchestrating the recruitment process in response to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

What are the genetic associations between modifiable risk factors and Alzheimer's disease?

Study hints at potential risk between unhealthy low-fat diets and postmenopausal breast cancer

Going nuts for heart health: Mixed nuts consumption shows promising effects on cardiovascular risk factors

COVID's latest twist: New XBB variant gains strength through recombination, outsmarting immunity and amplifying fusogenicity

Long-term ketogenic diet boosts survival rates in advanced cancer patients

Food preservative nisin: A gut game changer that safely alters microbiome composition

Mouse study offers clues to developing an effective vaccine for Klebsiella bacteria

Researchers discover molecular pathway that mediates cancer-associated muscle atrophy

Gamma frequency tactile stimulation can reduce Alzheimer's disease pathology and symptoms

UVA Cancer Center receives $250,000 to develop innovative new approach to treating leukemia

Researchers find that SARS-CoV-2 directly infects hepatocytes that cause hyperglycemia

Feasting on ultra-processed foods? New study links diet to surging depression rates

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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