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Alternative splicing in neurodegenerative disease and the promise of RNA-based therapeutic strategies

Alternative splicing, a clever way a cell generates many different variations of messenger RNAs - single-stranded RNAs involved in protein synthesis - and proteins from the same stretch of DNA, plays an important role in molecular biology.

21 Jun 2023

New embryonic cell type that self-destructs to protect the developing fetus discovered

Scientists studying gene activity data of the early human embryo have discovered an overlooked type of cell which self-destructs within days of forming, as part of a quality control process to protect the developing fetus.

20 Jun 2023

Research explains mechanisms behind anti-viral protection in hemochorial placentas

Give credit to your dad's gene for keeping you safe during those long months in your mother's womb.

20 Jun 2023

Pioneering methodology reveals novel biomarkers for non-small cell lung cancer

Researchers of the University of Barcelona and the Institute of Bioengineering of Catalonia have identified new biomarkers for non-small cell lung cancer, the most common lung cancer.

20 Jun 2023

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Research examines the impact of the Western diet on various aspects of health, including metabolism, inflammation, gut microbiota, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cancer. It provides insights into the effects of this dietary pattern on individuals and healthcare systems.

18 Jun 2023

Genetic mechanisms that underlie healthy high-elevation pregnancies may have deep evolutionary roots

Pregnancy at high elevations often is associated with low birth weights and other complications. These challenges occur in a wide range of mammals, from deer mice to human beings.

16 Jun 2023

Rice U. chemist wins NSF award to investigate how heterogeneity affects chemical and biological processes

Rice University chemist Anatoly Kolomeisky has won an award from the National Science Foundation to investigate how heterogeneity affects chemical and biological processes.

16 Jun 2023

From COVID-19 to future threats: building a global genomic surveillance network

Researchers present a modular framework for global sustainable networks of viral genomic surveillance.

16 Jun 2023

Mapping the evolutionary timeline and population distribution of E. coli’s protective outer capsule

In a new study, published today (15 June) in Nature Communications, a multi-centre team led by the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Oslo, Imperial College London and UCL, has mapped for the first time the evolutionary timeline and population distribution of Escherichia coli’s protective outer capsule, which is responsible for the bacterium’s virulence.

15 Jun 2023

Unveiling ancient minds: fossil endocasts unlock secrets of past brains

Study summarized the knowledge of brain anatomy from fossil records and brain evolution.

15 Jun 2023

Owlstone Medical Presents Data Demonstrating Progress in Development of Breath Biopsy Test for the Early Detection of Lung Cancer

Owlstone Medical (“Owlstone”), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced new data on the development of a screening test for the early detection of lung cancer.

From Owlstone Medical Ltd 15 Jun 2023

Strongest genetic risk factors for Viking disease are inherited from Neanderthals

Many men in northern Europe over the age of 60 suffer from the so-called Viking disease, which means that the fingers lock in a bent position.

14 Jun 2023

Digitally reconstructing the missing soft tissue of an early human ancestor

A Cambridge University researcher has digitally reconstructed the missing soft tissue of an early human ancestor – or hominin – for the first time, revealing a capability to stand as erect as we do today.

14 Jun 2023

Retooling the cell's polypeptide manufacturing plants to generate polymer chains

Synthetic biologists have become increasingly creative in engineering yeast or bacteria to churn out useful chemicals - from fuels to fabrics and drugs - beyond the normal repertoire of microbes.

13 Jun 2023

Tracing the ancestry of hybrids using a new method

If you've ever kept a garden, you're probably familiar with hybrids, from disease-resistant tomatoes to Stargazer lilies.

13 Jun 2023

UCL researchers produce first image of the structures that power human cilia

The first image of the structures that power human cilia – the tiny, hairlike projections that line our airways – has been produced by a team involving UCL researchers and could lead to much-needed treatments for people with rare cilial diseases.

13 Jun 2023

The battle against avian influenza: genetic analysis unveils the origins of H5N1 outbreak

Researchers analyzed epidemiologic and phylogeographic characteristics of the avian influenza virus.

13 Jun 2023

When COVID meets Candida: exploring the alarming surge of C. auris in Israel

CDC reports an outbreak involving Candida auris (C. auris) in Israel.

13 Jun 2023

Study offers novel insights into the evolution of multiple myeloma

A new study by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center highlights novel insights into the evolution of multiple myeloma from precursor disease, which may help better identify patients likely to progress and develop new interventions.

12 Jun 2023

Scientists determine the atomic-level structure of a zinc-transporter protein

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have determined the atomic-level structure of a zinc-transporter protein, a molecular machine that regulates levels of this crucial trace metal micronutrient inside cells.

9 Jun 2023

Evolution News and Research

Alternative splicing in neurodegenerative disease and the promise of RNA-based therapeutic strategies

New embryonic cell type that self-destructs to protect the developing fetus discovered

Research explains mechanisms behind anti-viral protection in hemochorial placentas

Pioneering methodology reveals novel biomarkers for non-small cell lung cancer

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Genetic mechanisms that underlie healthy high-elevation pregnancies may have deep evolutionary roots

Rice U. chemist wins NSF award to investigate how heterogeneity affects chemical and biological processes

From COVID-19 to future threats: building a global genomic surveillance network

Mapping the evolutionary timeline and population distribution of E. coli’s protective outer capsule

Unveiling ancient minds: fossil endocasts unlock secrets of past brains

Owlstone Medical Presents Data Demonstrating Progress in Development of Breath Biopsy Test for the Early Detection of Lung Cancer

Strongest genetic risk factors for Viking disease are inherited from Neanderthals

Digitally reconstructing the missing soft tissue of an early human ancestor

Retooling the cell's polypeptide manufacturing plants to generate polymer chains

Tracing the ancestry of hybrids using a new method

UCL researchers produce first image of the structures that power human cilia

The battle against avian influenza: genetic analysis unveils the origins of H5N1 outbreak

When COVID meets Candida: exploring the alarming surge of C. auris in Israel

Study offers novel insights into the evolution of multiple myeloma

Scientists determine the atomic-level structure of a zinc-transporter protein

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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