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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.

Study finds white adipose tissue to be the most vulnerable organ to obesity-related metabolic changes

When the body is subjected to a high-calorie diet, the physiological response is not homogeneous and some organs or tissues are more sensitive to metabolic stress.

20 Jul 2022

Biotium introduces new line of antibodies for exosome detection

ExoBrite™ Antibody Conjugates are validated and optimized for bright and specific detection of exosome markers CD9, CD63, and CD81 for flow cytometry and western blotting.

20 Jul 2022

Neutralizing activity of skin-patch delivered subunit vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study involved an analysis of the serum from a previous study to determine neutralizing activity against new variants.

20 Jul 2022

Review: No clear evidence that serotonin levels are responsible for depression

After decades of study, there remains no clear evidence that serotonin levels or serotonin activity are responsible for depression, according to a major review of prior research led by UCL scientists.

20 Jul 2022

Chewing gum containing plant-based antiviral proteins neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses

A new study has explored the entrapment efficacy of CTB-ACE2 chewing gum against different strains of SARS-CoV-2.

20 Jul 2022

Safety and immunogenicity of Moderna vaccines containing mRNA encoding the spike protein of different SARS-CoV-2 strains

Researchers evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.

20 Jul 2022

Scientists find new evidence against using BET inhibitors to treat COVID-19

A while ago, some researchers had suggested that blocking a set of proteins, known as bromodomain and extraterminal (BET) proteins, might be a way to fight COVID-19.

20 Jul 2022

Potential mRNA vaccines for influenza

Scientists discuss the benefits of shifting the global influenza vaccination system to a mRNA-based platform,

19 Jul 2022

Gut-lung axis: Using commensal bacteria to reinforce mucosal immunity

A recent study discusses the use of commensal bacteria in the gut and/or respiratory tract to deliver viral antigens to the host, thus acting as vaccines

19 Jul 2022

Discovery about how a certain protein is activated in tumor cells could lead to better treatments

Better treatments for some of cancer's deadliest forms could be closer due to a University of California, Irvine-led discovery about how a certain protein is activated in tumor cells.

19 Jul 2022

Study shows how a critical Lassa virus protein drives infection

Lassa fever is a viral illness that is far too common in West Africa. Although it can have a mortality rate of 15 percent in severe cases, up to 90% in pregnant women, and causes deafness in a quarter of survivors, there is no vaccine or antiviral to protect against Lassa virus.

19 Jul 2022

Elephant genes could offer new clues to preventing cancer development

Scientists modeling the cancer-suppressing p53 gene identify how the 20 different molecules unique to elephants get activated for increased sensitivity and response against carcinogenic conditions - with implications for cancer treatments in humans.

19 Jul 2022

Researchers discover new key protection against COVID-19 in saliva

The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has spread around the world at an unprecedented rate, evading containment countermeasures.

19 Jul 2022

What is the impact of SARS-CoV-2 variant booster vaccinations?

Researchers conducted preliminary assessments of a booster vaccination with the SARS-CoV-2 variant vaccines.

19 Jul 2022

The known and proposed interactions of SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 with DNA damage response pathways

Researchers reviewed the consequences of infection with sSARS-CoVs on the host DNA damage response.

19 Jul 2022

Influence of chr12q24.13 domain on COVID-19 severity

Researchers evaluated the probable impact of the chr12q24.13 domain on the outcomes of laboratory-validated SARS-CoV-2 infection.

19 Jul 2022

Scientists explore guanine-specific pocket in SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein of therapeutic value against multiple coronaviruses

Researchers studied open and closed conformations of the C-terminal of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) protein termed the NCTD.

19 Jul 2022

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Study finds white adipose tissue to be the most vulnerable organ to obesity-related metabolic changes

Biotium introduces new line of antibodies for exosome detection

Neutralizing activity of skin-patch delivered subunit vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Review: No clear evidence that serotonin levels are responsible for depression

Chewing gum containing plant-based antiviral proteins neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses

Safety and immunogenicity of Moderna vaccines containing mRNA encoding the spike protein of different SARS-CoV-2 strains

Scientists find new evidence against using BET inhibitors to treat COVID-19

Potential mRNA vaccines for influenza

Gut-lung axis: Using commensal bacteria to reinforce mucosal immunity

Discovery about how a certain protein is activated in tumor cells could lead to better treatments

Study shows how a critical Lassa virus protein drives infection

Elephant genes could offer new clues to preventing cancer development

Researchers discover new key protection against COVID-19 in saliva

What is the impact of SARS-CoV-2 variant booster vaccinations?

The known and proposed interactions of SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 with DNA damage response pathways

Influence of chr12q24.13 domain on COVID-19 severity

Scientists explore guanine-specific pocket in SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein of therapeutic value against multiple coronaviruses

Should siRNA-based antivirals be added to the COVID toolbox?

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Researchers find link between brain protein and increased vulnerability to neurodegeneration in epilepsy patients

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