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Researchers recapitulate the human form of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy in zebrafish model

The research groups of Jeroen Bakkers (Hubrecht Institute/UMC Utrecht) and Toon van Veen (UMC Utrecht) bring forward the first patient-specific model for the heart disease arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM).

9 Dec 2021

Researchers discover mechanism for congenital disorders of glycosylation

Greenwood Genetic Center researchers are reporting the discovery of a mechanism that contributes to the tissue phenotypes seen in PMM2-CDG, the most common of the congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDGs).

8 Dec 2021

Genome sequencing efforts overlook huge swathes of diversity and opportunity, researchers warn

Efforts to sequence the genomes of the world's animals tend to focus on those that most resemble humans with the work conducted almost entirely in the Global North, according to an analysis led by Washington State University.

7 Dec 2021

Announcing the Winners of The Scientist’s Top 10 Innovations of 2021

Each year The Scientist seeks to highlight the latest and greatest tools, technologies, and techniques to hit the life science landscape.

From Resolve Biosciences 6 Dec 2021

New genetic evidence for the role of vitamin D deficiency in causing cardiovascular disease

Free from the sun, vitamin D delivers a natural source for one of the hormones essential to our bodies, especially the bones. But when you're down on this essential nutrient, it's not only your bones that could suffer, but also your cardio health, according to new research from the University of South Australia.

6 Dec 2021

The antimicrobial properties of the lungfish cocoon

Researchers investigate if the immune system of lungfish plays a role in estivation.

24 Nov 2021

New study uncovers a mechanism of sleep in zebrafish

Why do humans spend a third of their lives sleeping? Why do animals sleep? Throughout evolution sleep has remained universal and essential to all organisms with a nervous system, including invertebrates such as flies, worms, and even jellyfish.

21 Nov 2021

NAU team receives $3 million from NSF to translate the codex contained in algal microbiome

The tiny cosmos of organisms living on a streamer of algae in a river - the algal microbiome - could help scientists learn what turns an environment from healthy to toxic and back again.

20 Nov 2021

Commonly prescribed anticoagulants may increase UTI severity

New research by the Centenary Institute suggests that commonly prescribed anticoagulants – medicines, such as aspirin, that help prevent blood clots – may make urinary tract infections (UTIs) more severe.

17 Nov 2021

Inflammatory chemicals involved in fat metabolism play key role in ALS, study shows

A new study using genetically engineered mice and human cell and tissue samples has added to evidence that higher levels of inflammatory chemicals involved in fat metabolism occur in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the neuromuscular disorder, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

15 Nov 2021

Anti-inflammatory diets in COVID-19

A recent review of research published in the journal Diseases has shown that anti-inflammatory diets can be useful in preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection or reducing the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

3 Nov 2021

Mediterranean diet may lead to consumption of too many environmental contaminants

A Mediterranean diet can provide many health benefits, but you may risk consuming too many environmental contaminants. Organically produced food can be the solution, a new study shows.

2 Nov 2021

Study shows cognitive effects of ready-to-use enhanced therapeutic food in malnourished children

A nutritional supplement popular in the U.S. and added to some types of yogurt, milk and infant formula can significantly improve cognition in severely malnourished children, according to a study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

2 Nov 2021

New Spex Genomax 2050 accelerates the extraction of molecules

Obtain fast and efficient extraction of nucleic acids, proteins, and other molecules with the new Spex® Genomax® 2050; a high-throughput plant and animal tissue homogenizer and cell lyser designed for rapid cell disruption, cell lysis and tissue homogenization through bead beating.

From SPEX SamplePrep 25 Oct 2021

Study finds high and increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods among Americans

Consumption of ultra-processed foods has increased over the past two decades across nearly all segments of the U.S. population, according to a new study by researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health.

15 Oct 2021

Scientists elucidate the structure of protein complex essential for proper functioning of cells

Scientists at IST Austria describe for the first time the structure of a protein complex essential for our cells to function properly.

7 Oct 2021

Novel technique enables 3D visualization of cells containing melanin pigment

To understand the biological underpinnings of skin and hair pigmentation and related diseases such as albinism or melanoma, scientists and doctors need quantitative, three-dimensional information about the architecture, content and location of pigment cells. Penn State College of Medicine researchers have developed a new technique that allows scientists to visualize every cell containing melanin pigment in 3D, in whole zebrafish.

6 Oct 2021

Instrument to measure risk of reverse zoonotic SARS-CoV-2 transmission events from humans to animals

A new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server presents a standardized survey instrument for evaluating risk factors associated with bidirectional zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and pathogens. The instrument is particularly focused on settings where humans and animals share close contact.

30 Sep 2021

MIND diet may benefit older adults, research shows

Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins that are the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

22 Sep 2021

Drugs and surgery show promise for reducing long-term effects of obesity-related hypertension

Weight-loss medications and surgical procedures show promise for reducing the long-term effects of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) in people who are overweight or have obesity, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's journal Hypertension.

20 Sep 2021