Intracellular News and Research

RSS

New technology can rapidly analyze the metabolic state of lipids in cells

Professor Itaru Hamachi, Lecturer Tomonori Tamura, and Assistant Professor Masaki Tsuchiya of Kyoto University have developed a new technology called O-ClickFC (Organelle-selective click labeling with flow cytometry), which can, at a very high speed, analyze the metabolic state of lipids in cells.

27 Mar 2023

How does diet affect inflammation?

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Italy suggest there is evidence that dietary factors may directly affect the immune system and play a role in chronic systemic inflammation.

26 Mar 2023

Study provides evidence for a strong role of autophagy in controlling intracellular infections

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that the body's process of removing old and damaged cell parts, is also an essential part of tackling infections that take hold within our cells, like TB.

23 Mar 2023

Molecular mechanism involved in the development of type 2 diabetes discovered

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body does not produce enough insulin, or does not use it efficiently.

23 Mar 2023

Novel subset of memory B cells predicts long-lived antibody responses to influenza vaccination

Memory B cells play a critical role to provide long-term immunity after a vaccination or infection. In a study published in the journal Immunity, researchers describe a distinct and novel subset of memory B cells that predict long-lived antibody responses to influenza vaccination in humans.

22 Mar 2023

Tetravalent COVID vaccine provides broad antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 variants in animal model

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers in Italy and the United States evaluated the efficacy and immunogenicity of an adjuvanted tetravalent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) protein subunit 1 (S1) COVID-19 vaccine.

21 Mar 2023

High consumption of common artificial sweetener lowers activation of T-cells in mice

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have found that high consumption of a common artificial sweetener, sucralose, lowers activation of T-cells, an important component of the immune system, in mice.

15 Mar 2023

An overview of COVID-19-associated neurological complications in children

Researchers review current literature to understand the association between COVID-19, neuroimaging, and neurological symptoms in children.

14 Mar 2023

Long-acting GIPRA inhibits feeding and lowers body weight in mice with diet-induced obesity

The hormone glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) is considered obesogenic. In contrast, GIP receptor agonists (GIPRAs) have shown reduced feeding and body weight in an obese mouse model. Therefore, the precise effects exerted by GIP and GIPRAs remain elusive.

14 Mar 2023

Study paves way for developing effective ASO therapies for brain diseases with fewer side effects

A promising therapy for a range of brain diseases involves antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs)-;specialized molecules that can modulate RNA and alter protein production-;directly injected into the cerebrospinal fluid, in the space around the brain and spinal cord.

14 Mar 2023

Wayne State team discovers a simple technology to detect active TB infection antibodies

A team of faculty from Wayne State University has discovered new technology that will quickly and easily detect active Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection antibodies.

13 Mar 2023

Soft gingiva increases the likelihood of inflammation

The tissue area that surrounds our teeth is known as the gingiva, and healthy teeth will nestle firmly into the gums thanks to the many gingival fibers that connect the tooth to the gingiva.

10 Mar 2023

Study finds no association between gout and neurodegenerative diseases in the general population

A study published in Scientific Reports highlights that gout can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease in younger or overweight individuals. The study was conducted in a representative Korean population.

8 Mar 2023

The effect of strawberry, blueberry, and strawberry-blueberry blend decoction-based functional beverages on obesity-related metabolic alterations

Researchers evaluated whether polyphenol-rich strawberry and blueberry decoction-based functional beverages could prevent obesity or related metabolic alterations in high-fat and high-fructose diet-fed rats.

7 Mar 2023

Gene mutation capable of regulating pain discovered

Pain afflicts at least 1.5 billion people worldwide, and despite the availability of various painkilling drugs, not all forms of pain are treatable.

3 Mar 2023

Astrocytes exhibit stronger acid response with REM sleep in epileptic mice

Researchers at Tohoku University have shown that astrocytes - star-shaped glial cells that control the local ionic and metabotropic environment of the brain - exhibit an acid response with REM sleep in mice.

3 Mar 2023

Using the origami technique to design RNA nanostructures

Researchers from Aarhus University and Berkeley Laboratory have designed RNA molecules, that folds into nanoscale rectangles, cylinders, and satellites, and have studied their 3D structure and dynamics with advanced nanotechnological methods.

28 Feb 2023

Study analyzes the potential of a natural amino acid as new way to cure COVID-19

After more than two years since its discovery, six million deaths, and half a billion reported cases, there is still no effective cure for COVID-19. Even though vaccines have lowered the impact of outbreaks, patients that contract the disease can only receive supportive care while they wait for their own body to clear the infection.

24 Feb 2023

A study of the effects of beta-alanine supplements on soldiers' performance

Researchers review the effects of β-alanine supplementation on soldiers’ performance, cognition, and resilience.

22 Feb 2023

Dietary polyphenols may play a role in regulating inflammatory immune responses

PCB2DG, a polyphenol with anti-inflammatory properties, works by targeting and directly interacting with the major glutamine transporter protein, alanine serine cysteine transporter 2 (ASCT2), to inhibit the uptake of glutamine, an important amino acid found in the blood.

22 Feb 2023

Intracellular News and Research

New technology can rapidly analyze the metabolic state of lipids in cells

How does diet affect inflammation?

Study provides evidence for a strong role of autophagy in controlling intracellular infections

Molecular mechanism involved in the development of type 2 diabetes discovered

Novel subset of memory B cells predicts long-lived antibody responses to influenza vaccination

Tetravalent COVID vaccine provides broad antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 variants in animal model

High consumption of common artificial sweetener lowers activation of T-cells in mice

An overview of COVID-19-associated neurological complications in children

Long-acting GIPRA inhibits feeding and lowers body weight in mice with diet-induced obesity

Study paves way for developing effective ASO therapies for brain diseases with fewer side effects

Wayne State team discovers a simple technology to detect active TB infection antibodies

Soft gingiva increases the likelihood of inflammation

Study finds no association between gout and neurodegenerative diseases in the general population

The effect of strawberry, blueberry, and strawberry-blueberry blend decoction-based functional beverages on obesity-related metabolic alterations

Gene mutation capable of regulating pain discovered

Astrocytes exhibit stronger acid response with REM sleep in epileptic mice

Using the origami technique to design RNA nanostructures

Study analyzes the potential of a natural amino acid as new way to cure COVID-19

A study of the effects of beta-alanine supplements on soldiers' performance

Dietary polyphenols may play a role in regulating inflammatory immune responses

Speeding Up Sample Preparation to Accelerate Analytical Chemistry

Ask the Expert: 7 Questions about Colorectal Cancer & Non-invasive Fecal DNA Testing

Snapping at new biotech breakthroughs with Gator Pro

Latest News

Omics eBook