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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

GRK2: A new target for inhibiting macrophage infiltration and angiogenesis in rheumatoid arthritis

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses how GRK2 inhibits Flt-1+ macrophage infiltration and its proangiogenic properties in rheumatoid arthritis.

15 Jan 2024

International research collaboration leads to breakthrough in antibiotic resistance testing using DNA sequencing

The accuracy of antibiotic resistance determination from Enterococcus faecium genomes for diagnostic purposes.

15 Jan 2024

JN.1 variant's spread not due to enhanced immune escape, study suggests

Study finds the JN.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 may not have increased immune escape ability compared to its predecessor BA.2.86, suggesting other factors for its rapid spread.

14 Jan 2024

Novel blood test shows promise in detecting early-stage cancers with high accuracy

Researchers develop a novel plasma proteome-based test for early detection of multiple cancers, achieving high accuracy in identifying low-abundance protein biomarkers.

14 Jan 2024

Study explores intratumoral microbiota as a novel frontier in cancer research

Researchers review the role of intratumoral microbiota in cancer development, suggesting its potential in predicting and treating various cancers.

14 Jan 2024

Study links stress to metabolic syndrome, highlights inflammation's role

New research links stress to metabolic syndrome through inflammation, suggesting stress management as a potential strategy for improving biological health outcomes.

13 Jan 2024

RBM5 identified as key regulator of HOXA9 in acute myeloid leukemia

The protein HOXA9 is overexpressed in most acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cases and is associated with poor patient outcomes.

12 Jan 2024

Defective gene triggers uncontrolled immune attack in young lupus patients

A group of researchers lead by Min Ae Lee-Kirsch from the Department of Pediatrics, Medical Faculty, TUD Dresden University of Technology (Germany), studied four patients from two families who developed symptoms of SLE in the first years of life.

12 Jan 2024

Unlocking protein secrets: X-ray crystallography reveals hidden shapes

Proteins do the heavy lifting of performing biochemical functions in our bodies by binding to metabolites or other proteins to complete tasks.

12 Jan 2024

Uncovering the role of ER-mitochondria connections in muscle atrophy

The loss of muscle mass, or muscle atrophy, is a relatively common condition in today's aging and increasingly sedentary societies.

12 Jan 2024

Obesity linked to 73% higher risk of precursor to blood cancer

Individuals with obesity are more likely to have monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a benign blood condition that often precedes multiple myeloma, according to new research published in Blood Advances.

12 Jan 2024

When mass spectrometry redefines the pharma industry

In this new episode of omg OMx, Kate Stumpo speaks to Bruker's Mike Greig about the incredible potential of mass spectrometry in pharma.

From Bruker Daltonics 12 Jan 2024

Scientists develop noninvasive way to monitor gene expression dynamics in the brain

Researchers introduced a non-invasive, sensitive method for monitoring gene expression in the brain using engineered reporters called released markers of activity, which can exit the brain into the blood for easy detection.

12 Jan 2024

Association between vitamin D supplementation and fatigue

The mechanisms underlying vitamin D’s effects on fatigue.

12 Jan 2024

Long-term expansion and self-organization of human fetal brain organoids

Researchers establish fetal brain organoids as a versatile platform for brain cancer modeling.

12 Jan 2024

Breakthrough in diabetes management: Cold water exercise and cinnamon shows promising results

The effects of swimming and cinnamon supplementation on TBC1D1, HbA1C levels, and TBC1D4.

12 Jan 2024

Big data analysis paves way for personalized ovarian cancer treatment

A recent study led by Hidenori Machino at the RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (AIP) and the National Cancer Center Research Institute in Japan used a big data multi-omics analysis to examine changes in gene expression as cells from human fallopian tubes become cancerous.

11 Jan 2024