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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.

Scientists find key molecular differences between breast cancer cells in initial and metastatic tumors

Studying a deadly type of breast cancer called triple negative, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have identified key molecular differences between cancer cells that cling to an initial tumor and those that venture off to form distant tumors.

8 Aug 2022

Study tests equine polyclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

A recent study published tested equine polyclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.

8 Aug 2022

Inhaled aprotinin found to reduce viral load in mild-to-moderate COVID-19

A recent paper describes the use of aprotinin, a protease inhibitor that works across several pathways, to reduce the severity of COVID-19.

8 Aug 2022

The safety and preliminary efficacy of OP-101 in patients with severe COVID-19

Researchers assessed the impact of dendrimer nanotherapy in treating severe COVID-19.

8 Aug 2022

Assessing immunization capacity of vaccine platforms with DNA origami harboring SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain

Researchers demonstrated that vaccine frameworks containing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) origami possessing SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain induce strong protective immunity.

8 Aug 2022

Insights into the products and services of Azenta

This interview talks to Andre Kotze about the different services and products available at Azenta.

From Azenta Life Sciences 8 Aug 2022

Researchers create a physical wiring diagram of the human immune system

In a new study, researchers systematically mapped the surface proteins on human leukocytes to examine interactions between their cell-surface proteomes and develop a physical wiring diagram encapsulating the diversity of surface protein architectures found across all major subsets of leukocytes.

8 Aug 2022

How can we map the human genetic architecture of COVID-19 across all ancestry groups?

In a new study, researchers formed the COVID-19 host genetics initiative to compile a genome-wide association meta-analysis of 60 studies from 25 countries.

8 Aug 2022

Boosting vitamin D in individuals with deficiencies likely to reduce chronic inflammation

Inflammation is an essential part of the body's healing process. But when it persists, it can contribute to a wide range of complex diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases.

8 Aug 2022

Optically controlled local heat-pulse method manipulates temperature in cells

A team of researchers led by Osaka University finds that mutant variants of the calcium channel protein RyR1 are hypersensitive to heat, which creates a positive feedback loop of calcium release and leads to malignant hyperthermia

8 Aug 2022

NIH researchers develop three-dimensional structure of twinkle protein

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health have developed a three-dimensional structure that allows them to see how and where disease mutations on the twinkle protein can lead to mitochondrial diseases.

5 Aug 2022

Researchers develop new method for visualizing single cell protein secretion with stunning resolution

We have recently witnessed the stunning images of distant galaxies revealed by the James Webb telescope, which were previously visible only as blurry spots.

5 Aug 2022

Researchers delve deeper into the structure of protein receptor crucial for cardiovascular health

5 Aug 2022

Vitamin B12, folic acid supplements could potentially halt or reverse advanced form of fatty liver disease

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore have uncovered a mechanism that leads to an advanced form of fatty liver disease - and it turns out that vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements could reverse this process.

5 Aug 2022

New method can modify an entire substance class of medically relevant natural products

The use of the element fluorine to modify active substances is an important tool in modern drug development.

5 Aug 2022

Researchers analyze the genetic differentiation, diversity of Omicron variant during its early spread

More mutations have been carried by the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant than previously reported variants. However, the genetic differentiation and diversity within Omicron variant that occurs during its early spread remains unclear.

5 Aug 2022

Gut microbiota-derived metabolites offer protection against SARS-CoV-2

A new study investigated how the gut microbiome confers immunity to mammalian hosts against SARS-CoV-2 intranasal infection by generating short-chain fatty acids.

5 Aug 2022

Study identifies broad-spectrum antibody that neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Scientists have described the identification and therapeutic evaluation of an antibody that broadly neutralizes major variants of SARS-CoV-2, including the alpha, beta, delta, and omicron variants.

5 Aug 2022

Researchers identify mechanistic principles for engineering antibodies to enhance cadherin adhesion

Future treatments for advanced cancer could work by sticking cancer cells in place and preventing their spread around the body. A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, and the University of Washington shows how an antibody strengthens bonds between cells. The work is published Aug. 3 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

5 Aug 2022

Extracellular vesicle-based surface protein assay likely to lead to a better way to detect early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma

Primary liver cancer, the third-leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, takes more than 30,000 lives in the United States each year. The high mortality rates can be attributed in part to the fact that a significant portion of the patients are detected at a late stage, when potentially curative treatments are no longer an option. Unfortunately, today's screening methods are not able to routinely provide accurate, early detection.

5 Aug 2022

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Scientists find key molecular differences between breast cancer cells in initial and metastatic tumors

Study tests equine polyclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Inhaled aprotinin found to reduce viral load in mild-to-moderate COVID-19

The safety and preliminary efficacy of OP-101 in patients with severe COVID-19

Assessing immunization capacity of vaccine platforms with DNA origami harboring SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain

Insights into the products and services of Azenta

Researchers create a physical wiring diagram of the human immune system

How can we map the human genetic architecture of COVID-19 across all ancestry groups?

Boosting vitamin D in individuals with deficiencies likely to reduce chronic inflammation

Optically controlled local heat-pulse method manipulates temperature in cells

NIH researchers develop three-dimensional structure of twinkle protein

Researchers develop new method for visualizing single cell protein secretion with stunning resolution

Researchers delve deeper into the structure of protein receptor crucial for cardiovascular health

Vitamin B12, folic acid supplements could potentially halt or reverse advanced form of fatty liver disease

New method can modify an entire substance class of medically relevant natural products

Researchers analyze the genetic differentiation, diversity of Omicron variant during its early spread

Gut microbiota-derived metabolites offer protection against SARS-CoV-2

Study identifies broad-spectrum antibody that neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Researchers identify mechanistic principles for engineering antibodies to enhance cadherin adhesion

Extracellular vesicle-based surface protein assay likely to lead to a better way to detect early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma

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