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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.

Study provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries

A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Nexus provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries.

11 Dec 2023

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The associations between meat and fish consumption and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

11 Dec 2023

Researchers produce artificial cells with potential for drug delivery and tissue engineering

Artificial cells, made with the use of synthetic materials, have been produced in international research led at the University of Strathclyde.

11 Dec 2023

Researchers develop novel exosome-based drug delivery system to treat Alzheimer's disease

A research team led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a novel drug delivery system for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

11 Dec 2023

New map offers valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer

Scientists have created the first extensive map showing how all possible genetic changes can affect health in the gene DDX3X, leading to valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer.

11 Dec 2023

Small molecule applications of process Raman spectroscopy

In this interview, Kevin Broadbelt of Thermo Fisher Scientific discusses the small molecule applications of process Raman spectroscopy.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Solutions 11 Dec 2023

Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks

Using machine learning, researchers successfully distinguished factors of healthy aging from chronic disease risks by analyzing health data across various ages, finding key markers like neutrophil counts and alkaline phosphatase levels as early indicators of healthy aging.

10 Dec 2023

Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment: Inhibiting specific enzymes slows tumor progression

Study demonstrates that inhibiting stromal class I histone deacetylases (HDACs) can effectively slow down pancreatic cancer progression, shedding light on a new therapeutic approach targeting the tumor microenvironment.

10 Dec 2023

Key role of ion and water influx in T cell migration uncovered

Research reveals that T cell migration relies on ion and water influx for actin polymerization and movement, with the WNK1 kinase playing a critical role in regulating these processes, offering new insights into adaptive immunity.

10 Dec 2023

Study links organic Mediterranean diet to improved male fertility

Researchers in Italy have found that a low-carbohydrate organic Mediterranean diet significantly enhances male fertility by increasing testosterone levels and reducing sperm DNA fragmentation, offering new dietary guidelines for improving male reproductive health.

10 Dec 2023

Using near-infrared spectroscopy to study how infant brains respond to touch

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have measured how oxygenated hemoglobin levels in the blood change in infants' brains in response to touch.

9 Dec 2023

Study identifies targetable fusion RNAs in breast cancer

Comprehensive profiling of fusion RNAs present in a large cohort of metastatic breast tumors revealed unique fusion mutations that may be therapeutically targetable, according to results presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 5-9, 2023.

8 Dec 2023

Study unlock secrets of Zika virus's multipurpose enzyme and reveals therapeutic vulnerability

Viruses have limited genetic material - and few proteins - so all the pieces must work extra hard. Zika is a great example; the virus only produces 10 proteins.

8 Dec 2023

Simple screening tool reveals the prevalence of malnutrition among patients at UNC’s IBD clinic

Eating food and absorbing its nutrients is an everyday occurrence, but this normal activity can look different for someone who suffers from inflammatory bowel disease.

8 Dec 2023

Study offers new hope for heart repair and regeneration with reduced mitochondrial activity

USF Health Heart Institute doctors are upbeat about cardiac regeneration. But when those batteries – heart muscle cells called cardiomyocytes − short circuit and die, the damage can be devastating.

8 Dec 2023

Scientists unveil 3D structure of key immune system component

An international team of researchers from LMU and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research has visualized the structure of the so-called ASC speck.

8 Dec 2023

Study sheds light on the molecular workings at play when oxygen exceeds normal levels

It only takes holding your breath for slightly too long to understand that too little oxygen is bad for you. But can you also have too much? Indeed, breathing air with a higher oxygen level than your body needs can cause health problems or even death.

8 Dec 2023

Scientists decode key factor in T cell lymphoma growth, paving way for new treatments

A team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has decoded the factor that makes T cell lymphomas grow comparatively rapidly: A missing "emergency shut-off switch" results in the lymphomas processing particularly large amounts of sugar and triggers other processes as well.

8 Dec 2023

T cells can recognize and fight the "Pirola" variant, new study suggests

In August, researchers detected a new SARS-CoV-2 "variant of concern" in patients in Israel and Denmark.

8 Dec 2023

New insights into the structures formed during antibody aggregation through 3D domain swapping

Antibodies (immunoglobulins) are Y-shaped proteins that recognize and neutralize specific pathogens. Their ability to target specific molecules or cells has made them promising candidates for future drug development.

8 Dec 2023

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Study provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Researchers produce artificial cells with potential for drug delivery and tissue engineering

Researchers develop novel exosome-based drug delivery system to treat Alzheimer's disease

New map offers valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer

Small molecule applications of process Raman spectroscopy

Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks

Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment: Inhibiting specific enzymes slows tumor progression

Key role of ion and water influx in T cell migration uncovered

Study links organic Mediterranean diet to improved male fertility

Using near-infrared spectroscopy to study how infant brains respond to touch

Study identifies targetable fusion RNAs in breast cancer

Study unlock secrets of Zika virus's multipurpose enzyme and reveals therapeutic vulnerability

Simple screening tool reveals the prevalence of malnutrition among patients at UNC’s IBD clinic

Study offers new hope for heart repair and regeneration with reduced mitochondrial activity

Scientists unveil 3D structure of key immune system component

Study sheds light on the molecular workings at play when oxygen exceeds normal levels

Scientists decode key factor in T cell lymphoma growth, paving way for new treatments

T cells can recognize and fight the "Pirola" variant, new study suggests

New insights into the structures formed during antibody aggregation through 3D domain swapping

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