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Ohio State study reveals bacterial defense mechanism against phages

One of the many secrets to bacteria's success is their ability to defend themselves from viruses, called phages, that infect bacteria and use their cellular machinery to make copies of themselves.

26 Apr 2024

New tARC-seq method enhances precision in tracking SARS-CoV-2 mutations

A tARC-seq approach to precisely determine SARS-CoV-2 mutation frequency.

24 Apr 2024

Insightful review explores alcohol-related liver cancer pathogenesis

While heavy drinking is a well-established risk factor for liver cancer, the specific mechanisms by which alcohol contributes to A-HCC remain unclear.

22 Apr 2024

Research highlights emergence of immune-evasive SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised patients

New research to be presented at next week's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) highlights the risk of new immune-evasive SARS-CoV-2 variants emerging in immunocompromised patients.

18 Apr 2024

Tracking arboviruses by nanopore sequencing of mosquitoes

The technology used to sequence SARS-CoV-2 at record speed early in the COVID-19 pandemic has been successfully tested as a technique to monitor arboviruses and diseases transmitted mainly by mosquitoes.

17 Apr 2024

Study identifies genomic variant linked to unique human skull base morphology

Humans, Homo sapiens, have unique features compared with other closely related hominin species and primates, including the shape of the base of the skull.

17 Apr 2024

Bidirectional Mendelian randomization uncovers link between plasma metabolites and heart attack risk

Myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack, is a leading cause of death worldwide. Biomarkers called plasma metabolites may play a key role in the physiological pathways involved in myocardial infarctions.

17 Apr 2024

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

The associations between the intake of pure fruit juices (PFJ) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) with cardiovascular disease (CVD).

17 Apr 2024

CDC report: Persistent measles importations challenge U.S. elimination efforts

The status of measles elimination in the United States (U.S.).

16 Apr 2024

Unveiling the key role of RNA modification in HIV-1 survival and replication

A chemical modification in the HIV-1 RNA genome whose function has been a matter of scientific debate is now confirmed to be key to the virus's ability to survive and thrive after infecting host cells, a new study has found.

12 Apr 2024

LMU researchers shed light on DNA repair mechanisms in Cockayne syndrome

Cockayne syndrome is a severe autosomal recessive disorder caused by defective DNA repair mechanisms.

10 Apr 2024

SciY launches new BioDrive tool and registration module for enhanced data management and collaboration in molecular biology research

The new Arxspan BioDrive is a tool for molecular biology that provides cross-functional research teams with a single, integrated data management platform.

From SciY 10 Apr 2024

Specific genetic mutations found to be responsible for Dubin-Johnson syndrome

Researchers in China and Italy have made a significant breakthrough in understanding Dubin-Johnson syndrome (DJS), a rare inherited liver disorder.

9 Apr 2024

Chronic low-level inflammation may be a contributor to both depression and heart disease

Coronary artery disease and major depression may be genetically linked via inflammatory pathways to an increased risk for cardiomyopathy, a degenerative heart muscle disease, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital have found.

8 Apr 2024

Could dried fruits be the key to reducing osteoarthritis risk?

Dry fruit intake may be causally associated with a reduced risk of osteoarthritis.

8 Apr 2024

Language model uses powers of semantic representation to design more effective mRNA vaccines

The same class of artificial intelligence that made headlines coding software and passing the bar exam has learned to read a different kind of text -; the genetic code.

5 Apr 2024

UC San Diego researchers discover genetic connections to alcohol consumption

A research group centered at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has drilled deep into a dataset of over 3 million individuals compiled by the direct-to-consumer genetics company 23andMe, Inc., and found intriguing connections between genetic factors influencing alcohol consumption and their relationship with other disorders.

5 Apr 2024