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How bacterial cells have been engineered to produce virus-resistant synthetic polymers

A recent Science paper discusses the utilization of a previously reported synthetic Escherichia coli to produce virus-resistant synthetic polymers.

3 Jun 2021

Epigenetic regulation affects the 3D structure of genome

All the cells of an organism share the same DNA sequence, but their functions, shapes or even lifespans vary greatly. This happens because each cell "reads" different chapters of the genome, thus producing alternative sets of proteins and embarking on different paths.

3 Jun 2021

Scientists develop new gene drive with a built-in genetic barrier

CRISPR-based technologies offer enormous potential to benefit human health and safety, from disease eradication to fortified food supplies. As one example, CRISPR-based gene drives, which are engineered to spread specific traits through targeted populations, are being developed to stop the transmission of devastating diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.

3 Jun 2021

Researchers gain new insights into the structure of cancer-promoting Ras protein

Almost all attempts to use the Ras protein as a point of attack for medications have so far failed. New knowledge concerning its structure is raising hopes of options in the development of medications.

2 Jun 2021

Newly identified protein could become a target for future cancer treatments

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified a protein that helps tumours evade the immune system and, in certain types of cancers, is linked to a poorer chance of survival. The protein could become a target for future cancer treatments.

2 Jun 2021

Gut-brain communication by distinct nerve cells differently controls satiety and blood sugar levels

The gut and the brain communicate with each other in order to adapt satiety and blood sugar levels during food consumption.

2 Jun 2021

Sinai Health researchers provide an ultra-detailed look at the organization of human cells

Researchers from Sinai Health have published a study providing an ultra-detailed look at the organization of a living human cell, providing a new tool that can help scientists around the world better understand what happens during disease.

2 Jun 2021

Study uncovers mechanisms by which microRNAs drive atherogenesis in a cell-type-specific manner

Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have uncovered potential mechanisms by which microRNAs (miRNA) drive atherogenesis in a cell-type-specific manner.

2 Jun 2021

UCL researchers measure mass of human chromosomes with X-rays for the first time

The mass of human chromosomes, which contain the instructions for life in nearly every cell of our bodies, has been measured with X-rays for the first time in a new study led by UCL researchers.

1 Jun 2021

Study reveals why mothers take extra risks to protect their children

It might seem like a given that mothers take extra risks to protect their children, but have you ever wondered why? A new study led by Kumi Kuroda at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) in Japan shows that in mice, this and other nurturing behaviors are driven in part by neurons in a small part of the forebrain that contain a protein called the calcitonin receptor.

1 Jun 2021

Researchers develop new method for sequencing single cells in an efficient manner

RNA sequencing is a powerful technology for studying cells and diseases. In particular, single-cell RNA sequencing helps uncover the heterogeneity and diversity of our body.

1 Jun 2021

UTokyo researchers study worms to understand the neuroplasticity of learning

As anyone who has ever procrastinated knows, remembering that you need to do something and acting on that knowledge are two different things. To understand how learning changes nerve cells and leads to different behaviors, researchers studied the much simpler nervous system of worms.

1 Jun 2021

AMSBIO's custom lentivectors for labeling organoids

AMSBIO have supplied custom lentivectors to Francesco Pampaloni and his team at the Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences in Frankfurt, Germany allowing them to visualize cell nuclei and F-actin cytoskeleton in their organoids.

From AMS Biotechnology 1 Jun 2021

Androgens play a critical role in regulating stomach inflammation in mice

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health determined that stomach inflammation is regulated differently in male and female mice after finding that androgens, or male sex hormones, play a critical role in preventing inflammation in the stomach.

14 May 2021

Certain immune cells unexpectedly change their behavior to cause psoriasis lesions

Millions of people suffer from psoriasis, a chronic, autoimmune disorder that causes scaly patches on the skin and often precedes psoriatic arthritis. While no cure exists, treatments range from topical creams to injected medications that block inflammation.

13 May 2021

Researchers identify six “words” used by specific immune cells to call up immune defense genes

UCLA life scientists have identified six "words" that specific immune cells use to call up immune defense genes -- an important step toward understanding the language the body uses to marshal responses to threats.

13 May 2021

New method to efficiently deliver drugs into cells

A new, patented method called Progressive Mechanoporation makes it possible to mechanically disrupt the membranes of cells for a short time period and let drugs or genes inside cells.

12 May 2021

Study could help understand how Tuberous Sclerosis Complex arises

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) affects between one and two of every 10,000 new-born babies. This genetic disease leads to the formation of benign tumors which can massively impair the proper functioning of vital organs such as the kidneys, the liver and the brain.

12 May 2021

Study examines a pathway responsible for the formation of tau tangles in the brain

Since the discovery of Alzheimer's disease over a century ago, two hallmarks of the devastating illness have taken center stage.

12 May 2021

Researchers develop a hairpin-shaped bicyclic peptide to fight cancer

The inhibition of pathological protein-protein interactions is a promising approach for treating a large number of diseases, including many forms of cancer.

12 May 2021

Cell Biology

How bacterial cells have been engineered to produce virus-resistant synthetic polymers

Epigenetic regulation affects the 3D structure of genome

Scientists develop new gene drive with a built-in genetic barrier

Researchers gain new insights into the structure of cancer-promoting Ras protein

Newly identified protein could become a target for future cancer treatments

Gut-brain communication by distinct nerve cells differently controls satiety and blood sugar levels

Sinai Health researchers provide an ultra-detailed look at the organization of human cells

Study uncovers mechanisms by which microRNAs drive atherogenesis in a cell-type-specific manner

UCL researchers measure mass of human chromosomes with X-rays for the first time

Study reveals why mothers take extra risks to protect their children

Researchers develop new method for sequencing single cells in an efficient manner

UTokyo researchers study worms to understand the neuroplasticity of learning

AMSBIO's custom lentivectors for labeling organoids

Androgens play a critical role in regulating stomach inflammation in mice

Certain immune cells unexpectedly change their behavior to cause psoriasis lesions

Researchers identify six “words” used by specific immune cells to call up immune defense genes

New method to efficiently deliver drugs into cells

Study could help understand how Tuberous Sclerosis Complex arises

Study examines a pathway responsible for the formation of tau tangles in the brain

Researchers develop a hairpin-shaped bicyclic peptide to fight cancer

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