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New breakthrough shows antimicrobial resistance is more evolved than previously recognized

Researchers have discovered a significant and previously unknown mechanism that many bacteria use to resist antibiotics.

29 Jul 2022

Scientists discover a new set of chemical reactions to generate amino acids and nucleic acids

Four billion years ago, the Earth looked very different than it does today, devoid of life and covered by a vast ocean. Over the course of millions of years, in that primordial soup, life emerged. Researchers have long theorized how molecules came together to spark this transition.

28 Jul 2022

New method for organoid production could help advance research studies

As the idea of growing tiny human organs in lab dishes has moved in recent years from futuristic science fiction to actual bioscientific reality, the usefulness of organoids as a research tool for studying the digestive system swiftly encountered a bottleneck - these valuable tissues are quite difficult to make.

28 Jul 2022

Researchers unravel how one gut bacterium influences immunity

From immunity to metabolism to mental health, it seems like the gut microbiome has been linked to every aspect of human health and disease.

27 Jul 2022

Highly specialized T cells remain in blood 20 months after COVID-19

researchers analyze T-cell reactivity following recovery from COVID-19.

27 Jul 2022

Study finds specific molecular barriers to SARS-CoV-2 replication in bat cells

Bat cells have specific molecular barriers to deal with SARS-CoV-2 replication, according to a study published in Journal of Virology —publication of the American Society of Microbiology— which includes the participation of Jordi Serra-Cobo, lecturer of the Faculty of Biology and the Biodiversity Research Institute (IRBio) of the University of Barcelona and expert on ecoepidemiological studies.

27 Jul 2022

Innovative technology reveals new insights into cellular reservoirs of HIV

In a presentation today at AIDS 2022, the 24th International AIDS Conference in Montreal, scientists with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' (NIAID) Vaccine Research Center (VRC) and their collaborators described how their use of cutting-edge technology revealed new insights into cellular reservoirs of HIV and what those observations could mean for the next steps in HIV cure research. NIAID is part of the National Institutes of Health.

27 Jul 2022

Scientists discover a surprising link between mitochondria, inflammation and DNMT3A and TET2 genes

Mitochondria are known as cells' powerhouses, but mounting evidence suggests they also play a role in inflammation. Scientists from the Salk Institute and UC San Diego published new findings in Immunity on July 26, 2022, where they examined human blood cells and discovered a surprising link between mitochondria, inflammation and DNMT3A and TET2 - two genes that normally help regulate blood cell growth but, when mutated, are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis.

26 Jul 2022

Using CRISPR to Lift the Lid on Probiotics

In this interview, we speak to Echo Pan, a Ph.D. student from North Carolina State University about her latest research that used CRISPR to uncover more on probiotics.

26 Jul 2022

SARS-CoV-2 hijacks tiny bridges that link infected cells with neurons to gain access to brain cells

COVID-19 often leads to neurological symptoms, such as a loss of taste or smell, or cognitive impairments (including memory loss and concentration difficulties), both during the acute phase of the disease and over the long term with "long COVID" syndrome.

25 Jul 2022

Researchers investigate the feasibility of modifying cholera toxin for targeted delivery to specific organelles

Proteins usually undergo modifications during or after their synthesis in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and Golgi apparatus network inside eukaryotic cells.

25 Jul 2022

Lymphatic capillaries act as a signaling hub to control intestinal stem cell activity

To act as a robust barrier against pathogens while also absorbing needed nutrients, the lining of the intestines must regenerate on a daily basis to remain equal to the task.

22 Jul 2022

Study opens up new possible treatment methods for patients with urinary tract infections

Patients who have indwelling urinary catheters often suffer from urinary tract infections, which can be difficult to treat.

22 Jul 2022

Study may help overcome some obstacles to the development of nanoparticle-based drugs

Using nanoparticles to deliver cancer drugs offers a way to hit tumors with large doses of drugs while avoiding the harmful side effects that often come with chemotherapy.

21 Jul 2022

Cancer cells produce small amount of collagen that impacts tumor microbiome and immunity

Cancer cells produce small amounts of their own form of collagen, creating a unique extracellular matrix that affects the tumor microbiome and protects against immune responses, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

21 Jul 2022

Cell Biology

New breakthrough shows antimicrobial resistance is more evolved than previously recognized

Scientists discover a new set of chemical reactions to generate amino acids and nucleic acids

New method for organoid production could help advance research studies

Researchers unravel how one gut bacterium influences immunity

Highly specialized T cells remain in blood 20 months after COVID-19

Study finds specific molecular barriers to SARS-CoV-2 replication in bat cells

Innovative technology reveals new insights into cellular reservoirs of HIV

Scientists discover a surprising link between mitochondria, inflammation and DNMT3A and TET2 genes

Using CRISPR to Lift the Lid on Probiotics

SARS-CoV-2 hijacks tiny bridges that link infected cells with neurons to gain access to brain cells

Researchers investigate the feasibility of modifying cholera toxin for targeted delivery to specific organelles

Lymphatic capillaries act as a signaling hub to control intestinal stem cell activity

Study opens up new possible treatment methods for patients with urinary tract infections

Study may help overcome some obstacles to the development of nanoparticle-based drugs

Cancer cells produce small amount of collagen that impacts tumor microbiome and immunity

Novel blood test offers unprecedented insight into a patient's cancer make-up

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

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

Non-coding 'junk' DNA could potentially contribute to the development of cancer

Scientists show how lymphatics are associated with microglia and brain development in zebrafish

Unlocking live single-cell functional insights

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

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