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Experimental model reveals possible causes and treatments for long-COVID

In a recent study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers characterized long-term pulmonary consequences of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) mouse-adapted strain (MA10) infection in BALB/c laboratory mice.

11 Jul 2022

COVID-19 impairs the insulin/IGF signaling pathway

Scientists evaluate the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the insulin/IGF signaling pathway.

6 Jul 2022

The role of myostatin in female fertility

A new study discusses some of the key functions of myostatin in female reproductive health and disease.

6 Jul 2022

MIT chemists discover how changes in a shape-shifting receptor trigger cell growth

Receptors found on cell surfaces bind to hormones, proteins, and other molecules, helping cells respond to their environment.

6 Jul 2022

New technique offers higher-precision scRNA-seq data than current technologies

The advent of single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) has revolutionized the fields of medicine and biology by providing the ability to study the inner workings of thousands of cells at one go.

28 Jun 2022

Midgestation increase in leptin puts child and mother at risk of cardiovascular disease

Before a baby is ever born, critical supply chain problems with nutrition and oxygen can result in premature birth or even death and increase the child and mother's lifelong risk of cardiovascular disease.

23 Jun 2022

The possible immune-mediated mechanisms causing CNS alterations during and post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a recent review published in Immunity, researchers explored potential mechanisms of neuro-immune pathophysiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

22 Jun 2022

New model rapidly scans the genome of cancer cells and identifies mutations that drive tumor growth

Cancer cells can have thousands of mutations in their DNA. However, only a handful of those actually drive the progression of cancer; the rest are just along for the ride.

20 Jun 2022

How does gut microbiota impact mental health in 18–25s?

In a recently published article in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, scientists have described the importance of the gut-brain-microbiota axis in establishing optimal mental health in emerging adulthood (ages 18–25).

16 Jun 2022

Chemical synthesis, properties, and molecular modeling studies of spiro-indole compounds

In a recent study under review at the Scientific Reports journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers synthesized and evaluated the antitumoral (against several cancer cell lines) and antiviral [against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)] properties of 3-spiro-indolin-2-ones.

15 Jun 2022

Combination of three technologies makes potential treatment effective against aggressive brain tumor

A drug carrier able to reach the brain, bind to an aggressive type of tumor called glioblastoma multiforme, and release a chemotherapeutic agent has been tested for the first time by Brazilian researchers.

15 Jun 2022

Potential applications of bioactive molecules present in fruit peels

A recent study published in Current Issues in Molecular Biology reviewed the potential biological applications of fruit peel extracts.

13 Jun 2022

Innate and adaptive immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in older golden hamsters

Researchers assessed the variation in SARS-CoV-2 manifestation with age.

13 Jun 2022

New molecule kills a broad spectrum of hard-to-treat cancers

A new molecule synthesized by a University of Texas at Dallas researcher kills a broad spectrum of hard-to-treat cancers, including triple-negative breast cancer, by exploiting a weakness in cells not previously targeted by other drugs.

10 Jun 2022

Study reveals the benefits of using thalidomide in patients with severe arteriovenous malformations

The same properties that caused birth defects when it was given to pregnant women, the inhibition of blood vessel formation (anti-angiogenesis), have led to an interest in thalidomide's therapeutic utility in other fields.

10 Jun 2022

A comparison of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza cytokine storms

In a recent study published in the Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research, researchers compared the cytokine storms of pandemic influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

9 Jun 2022

Alternative remedy to conventional root canals would regenerate lost tooth pulp

Each year, dentists in the United States perform more than 15 million root canals on infected teeth, removing the inflamed pulp and filling the emptied canal with inert materials such as rubber and cement. What remains is a mineral shell in place of a living tooth.

9 Jun 2022

Higher intake of dairy foods associated with increased prostate cancer risk

Men with higher intakes of dairy foods, especially milk, face a significantly higher risk of prostate cancer compared to men with lower intakes, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Health.

9 Jun 2022

Biodegradable piezoelectric film could help regenerate the native cartilage after knee damage

Osteoarthritis – a painful condition that results from the deterioration of the cartilage in our joints – affects millions of people worldwide.

3 Jun 2022

New compound shows promise to kill a range of hard-to-treat cancer types

A compound, developed by a team including scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, kills a range of hard-to-treat cancer types in petri dishes and animal models by targeting a previously unexploited vulnerability, a new study reports.

2 Jun 2022

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Experimental model reveals possible causes and treatments for long-COVID

COVID-19 impairs the insulin/IGF signaling pathway

The role of myostatin in female fertility

MIT chemists discover how changes in a shape-shifting receptor trigger cell growth

New technique offers higher-precision scRNA-seq data than current technologies

Midgestation increase in leptin puts child and mother at risk of cardiovascular disease

The possible immune-mediated mechanisms causing CNS alterations during and post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection

New model rapidly scans the genome of cancer cells and identifies mutations that drive tumor growth

How does gut microbiota impact mental health in 18–25s?

Chemical synthesis, properties, and molecular modeling studies of spiro-indole compounds

Combination of three technologies makes potential treatment effective against aggressive brain tumor

Potential applications of bioactive molecules present in fruit peels

Innate and adaptive immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in older golden hamsters

New molecule kills a broad spectrum of hard-to-treat cancers

Study reveals the benefits of using thalidomide in patients with severe arteriovenous malformations

A comparison of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza cytokine storms

Alternative remedy to conventional root canals would regenerate lost tooth pulp

Higher intake of dairy foods associated with increased prostate cancer risk

Biodegradable piezoelectric film could help regenerate the native cartilage after knee damage

New compound shows promise to kill a range of hard-to-treat cancer types

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

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