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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.

High-throughput genetic screening approach to study antibiotic proteins made by bacteriophages

As conventional antibiotics continue to lose effectiveness against evolving pathogens, scientists are keen to employ the bacteria-killing techniques perfected by bacteriophages, the viruses that infect bacteria.

13 Mar 2023

Research reveals the mechanism that triggers breast cancer 'time bomb'

Scientists have discovered why breast cancer cells that have spread to the lungs may 'wake up' following years of sleep - forming incurable secondary tumors.

13 Mar 2023

Scientists study how maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy affects child’s brain development

Scientists led by the Lieber Institute for Brain Development are studying how a mother's SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy affects the biology of the placenta and the corresponding trajectory of the child's brain development, including the risk for neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia and autism.

13 Mar 2023

Active disease process in early CTE differs substantially from late-stage disease

Millions of people, including athletes who play contact sports, members of the military and victims of domestic violence, are exposed to repetitive head impacts (RHI), which is the primary risk factor for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

13 Mar 2023

Exploring airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness

In a recent study published in the Nature journal, researchers assessed the role of the airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness.

13 Mar 2023

Using convolutional neural network to automate the identification of chromatid cohesion defects

Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have used machine learning to automate the identification of defects in sister chromatid cohesion.

13 Mar 2023

Study sheds new light on a key protein involved in the process of spermiation

In order to achieve good times in their races, many Olympic swimmers wear swimsuits that are low in water resistance.

13 Mar 2023

Research illuminates the role of ATE1 enzyme in cellular stress response

A new paper in Nature Communications illuminates how a previously poorly understood enzyme works in the cell.

13 Mar 2023

SARS-CoV-2 replication persists for weeks in lungs after symptom onset in severe COVID-19

Researchers observe persistent SARS-CoV-2 replication in severe COVID-19 patient lungs.

13 Mar 2023

Abnormally low autoantibody activity significantly associated with autism severity

A recent study hypothesized a dysfunction of the self-recognition properties of the immune system in autism.

13 Mar 2023

Important backup mechanism of human immune cells elucidated

The enzyme TBK1 is an important component of the innate immune system that plays a critical role in the defense against viruses.

10 Mar 2023

Scientists identify the cause of leukemia in people with trisomy 21

People with a third copy of chromosome 21, known as trisomy 21, are at high risk of developing Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), an aggressive form of blood cancer.

10 Mar 2023

How effective are monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine booster doses against Omicron-associated severe outcomes among adults?

Researchers from Canada investigated the efficacy of booster doses of the monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in preventing hospitalization and death during the dominance of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

10 Mar 2023

Dietary polyphenol intake reduces risk of metabolic syndrome

Researchers investigate the relationship between dietary polyphenol intake and metabolic syndrome.

10 Mar 2023

Study reveals molecular basis of how CAMSAP3 protein stabilizes microtubules within cells

Like poles support a tent, microtubules - hollow cylindrical structures made of tubulin protein - support eukaryotic cells.

9 Mar 2023

Novel delivery system transports antibodies across the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s mouse model

Sometimes the best things in life come by chance, when we happen to be in the right place at the right time. Now, researchers from Japan have found a way to ensure that new medications are delivered to the right place in the body and at the right timepoint in disease progression, so that they have the best effect.

9 Mar 2023

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High-throughput genetic screening approach to study antibiotic proteins made by bacteriophages

Research reveals the mechanism that triggers breast cancer 'time bomb'

Scientists study how maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy affects child’s brain development

Active disease process in early CTE differs substantially from late-stage disease

Exploring airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness

Using convolutional neural network to automate the identification of chromatid cohesion defects

Study sheds new light on a key protein involved in the process of spermiation

Research illuminates the role of ATE1 enzyme in cellular stress response

SARS-CoV-2 replication persists for weeks in lungs after symptom onset in severe COVID-19

Abnormally low autoantibody activity significantly associated with autism severity

Important backup mechanism of human immune cells elucidated

Scientists identify the cause of leukemia in people with trisomy 21

How effective are monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine booster doses against Omicron-associated severe outcomes among adults?

Dietary polyphenol intake reduces risk of metabolic syndrome

Study reveals molecular basis of how CAMSAP3 protein stabilizes microtubules within cells

Novel delivery system transports antibodies across the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s mouse model

Nirogacestat shows promising results in patients with desmoid tumors

Newly found protein complex plays a crucial role in messenger RNA stability

A small protein could provide a revolutionary approach to tackling obesity-related diseases

Researchers develop a 100%-effective mRNA vaccine for deadly bacteria

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