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Exploring virological profiles of recently emerged SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants

Researchers explored the virological profiles of novel SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants.

30 May 2022

Study: Most clinicians do not follow recommendations against prescribing antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria

An estimated 70 percent of primary care physicians reported in a survey that they would still prescribe antibiotics to treat asymptomatic infections based solely on a positive urine specimen.

27 May 2022

Penn biologists show evidence of a two-sided genomic arms race involving repetitive DNA

Biological arms races are commonplace in nature. Cheetahs, for example, have evolved a sleek body form that lends itself to rapid running, enabling them to feast upon similarly speedy gazelles, the fastest of which may evade predation.

27 May 2022

After SARS-CoV-2 infection, anti-chemokine antibodies correlate with better outcomes

A recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server illustrated that specific chemokine antibodies aid in recognizing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) convalescent individuals with a desirable disease course.

26 May 2022

Cryogenic electron microscopy used to determine the structure of fungal ribosome

Most people carry the fungus Candida albicans on their bodies, without this causing many problems. However, a systemic infection with this fungus is dangerous and difficult to treat.

25 May 2022

Plastins may promote disease when they act like workaholics and disrupt cellular environment

A family of proteins that have a role in ensuring many types of cells move and maintain their shape may promote disease when they act like workaholics and disrupt the cellular environment, new research suggests.

19 May 2022

Epistatic drift leads to unpredictability in protein evolution

A critical goal in genetics and evolution is predicting the effects of mutations that may happen in the future and inferring the effects of those that happened in the past.

19 May 2022

Recombinant protein vaccine stands up to SARS-CoV-2 variants

A study by researchers in Texas describes a mouse model in which a subunit vaccine with alum-CpG adjuvant was tested for its ability to induce a broadly neutralizing antibody response against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

18 May 2022

Origin, evolution and ecological relationships of yeasts

Yeasts have been evolving and diversifying for more than 400 million years. Likely, symbiotic relationships between humans and yeasts started already at the origin of our species (200-300 thousand years ago).

17 May 2022

Artificial proteins as specific and versatile neutralizing binders targeting the spike of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers demonstrated that the biosynthetic proteins called αReps addressing the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) protein could be novel SARS-CoV-2 antivirals

13 May 2022

Mathematical theory describes the process of checkpoint override by cells

Cells go through a life cycle that includes growing to the right size, being equipped to perform its functions, and finally dividing into two new cells.

12 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.12.1, BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants are superior to their predecessors

A recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server demonstrated that the latest severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron sublineages evade immunity imparted by the prior subvariants.

5 May 2022

Experts develop new method to control gene expression using electrical signals

Researchers have created an improved method for turning genes on and off using electrical signals.

4 May 2022

Bacteria-mediated oral delivery of viral replicon-based mRNA vaccines

Scientists have discussed the possibilities of developing oral replicon-based mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2.

4 May 2022

Researchers design and engineer artificial photosynthetic life-forms through endosymbiosis

Every plant, animal or other nucleus-containing cell also harbors an array of miniature "organs" that perform essential functions for the cell. In plants, for example, organelles called chloroplasts photosynthesize to generate energy for the organism.

3 May 2022

Yeast News and Research

Exploring virological profiles of recently emerged SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants

Study: Most clinicians do not follow recommendations against prescribing antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria

Penn biologists show evidence of a two-sided genomic arms race involving repetitive DNA

After SARS-CoV-2 infection, anti-chemokine antibodies correlate with better outcomes

Cryogenic electron microscopy used to determine the structure of fungal ribosome

Plastins may promote disease when they act like workaholics and disrupt cellular environment

Epistatic drift leads to unpredictability in protein evolution

Recombinant protein vaccine stands up to SARS-CoV-2 variants

Origin, evolution and ecological relationships of yeasts

Artificial proteins as specific and versatile neutralizing binders targeting the spike of SARS-CoV-2

Mathematical theory describes the process of checkpoint override by cells

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.12.1, BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants are superior to their predecessors

Experts develop new method to control gene expression using electrical signals

Bacteria-mediated oral delivery of viral replicon-based mRNA vaccines

Researchers design and engineer artificial photosynthetic life-forms through endosymbiosis

Researchers discover how Acinetobacter baumannii can survive on hospital surfaces without water

Well-established group of antimalarials unlikely to be affected by resistance, study shows

Nanobody effectively neutralizes pseudotyped ancestral SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron spike proteins

Study explores microbial genetic engineering approach as a replacement for shark livering for squalene

New poll reaffirms picky eating as a universal parenting challenge

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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