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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.

Bivalent booster recipients show slightly higher protection against infection and significantly higher protection against death than monovalent booster recipients

Researchers reported the immune protection conferred by monovalent COVID-19 vaccines and bivalent booster doses.

13 Feb 2023

Whole-genome CRISPR activation for the identification of host factors controlling cellular interactions with SARS-CoV-2

Researchers found that LRRC15, a TLR-related cell surface receptor, blocked SARS-CoV-2 spike binding.

13 Feb 2023

Plasma D-dimer measurement can provide useful information when diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection

Measurement of plasma D-dimer levels – a test more commonly used to detect blood-clotting disorders – can provide useful information when making the difficult diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

10 Feb 2023

Smoking tobacco and vaping e-cigarettes may increase healthy young people's risk for severe COVID

New UCLA research suggests that smoking tobacco and vaping electronic cigarettes may increase healthy young people's risk for developing severe COVID illness.

10 Feb 2023

Molecular switch regulates autophagy in plants

Autophagy, or "self-eating", is an essential cellular quality control mechanism that clears the cell of protein aggregates and damaged organelles. This mechanism is inactive under normal conditions and only triggered upon persistent cellular stress.

10 Feb 2023

Review strengthens evidence that repetitive head impact exposure as chief risk factor for CTE

During the past 17 years, there has been a remarkable increase in scientific research concerning chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) with researchers at the BU CTE Center at the forefront.

10 Feb 2023

New method for capturing moments during protein translation

Nascent polypeptide chains or polypeptidyl-tRNAs (pep-tRNAs) occur transiently during protein synthesis. The potential to study these intermediates and better understand their role in processes like gene regulation has been greatly enhanced by the development of a process termed PETEOS—short for peptidyl-tRNA enrichment using organic extraction and silica adsorption.

10 Feb 2023

Casein-based diet found to protect diabetic mice against autoimmunity

Researchers studied diet-commensal microbial interactions in autoimmunity.

10 Feb 2023

Scientists discover a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection

University of Sydney scientists have discovered a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection and forms a natural protective barrier in the human body.

9 Feb 2023

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 is likely to only infect placental mammals

Researchers perform ontological and taxonomical analysis of human coronavirus hosts.

9 Feb 2023

Novel COVID-19 protein component vaccine elicits durable immune response in rodents

Researchers describe a novel SARS-CoV-2 spike protein component vaccine called MT-001.

9 Feb 2023

Can carbohydrate be reduced too low for weight loss, and glycemic control?

A new review in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology aimed to describe the definitions of carbohydrate-restricted dietary patterns, the potential benefits related to cardiometabolic risk factors, and whether healthcare professionals should consider it for glycemic management and weight loss.

9 Feb 2023

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Bivalent booster recipients show slightly higher protection against infection and significantly higher protection against death than monovalent booster recipients

Whole-genome CRISPR activation for the identification of host factors controlling cellular interactions with SARS-CoV-2

Plasma D-dimer measurement can provide useful information when diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection

Smoking tobacco and vaping e-cigarettes may increase healthy young people's risk for severe COVID

Molecular switch regulates autophagy in plants

Review strengthens evidence that repetitive head impact exposure as chief risk factor for CTE

New method for capturing moments during protein translation

Casein-based diet found to protect diabetic mice against autoimmunity

Scientists discover a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 is likely to only infect placental mammals

Novel COVID-19 protein component vaccine elicits durable immune response in rodents

Can carbohydrate be reduced too low for weight loss, and glycemic control?

Prior vaccination enhances immune responses during SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection

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Assessing the zoonotic potential of different coronaviruses in hedgehogs, moles and shrews

Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 are higher in infants than in mothers

3D architecture ofAedes aegypti’s chromosomes may offer clues on gene expression, regulation

New milestones for the treatment of hemophilia

Protein activity found to be more dysregulated in the blood of patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis

Researchers find possible genetic basis and mouse model for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

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