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New chemical synthesis strategy leads to identification of novel, simpler derivatives

A new chemical synthesis strategy to harvest the rich information found in natural products -- organic compounds isolated from natural sources -- has led to the identification of novel, simpler derivatives with potential to selectively protect neurons, important for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease, or to prevent the immune system from rejecting organ transplants, according to a Baylor University-led study.

25 Apr 2019

Cellular communication in emotion-processing brain region motivates us to keep eating tasty food

When you eat something super tasty, ever wonder why you really don't want to stop even though you know you've eaten enough? Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine may have found the reason.

25 Apr 2019

Combining biomaterial scaffolds with stem cells for tissue engineering applications

StemJournal, a new open access, peer-reviewed journal published by IOS Press, announces publication of its inaugural article, "Combining Stem Cells and Biomaterial Scaffolds for Constructing Tissues and Cell Delivery," by Stephanie M. Willerth, PhD, and Shelly E. Sakiyama-Elbert, PhD.

25 Apr 2019

Scientists crack chemical code of incredibly complex 'anti-tumor antibiotic'

After 20 years of dedicated research, scientists have cracked the chemical code of an incredibly complex 'anti-tumor antibiotic' known to be highly effective against cancer cells as well as drug-resistant bacteria, and have reproduced it synthetically in the lab for the first time.

24 Apr 2019

Myelination deficits cause abnormal hypersocial behavior associated with Williams syndrome

A new Tel Aviv University study finds that gene deletion or deficiency in neurons is responsible for the abnormal hypersocial behavior associated with Williams syndrome, a rare disorder affecting 1 in 10,000 people around the world.

24 Apr 2019

Researchers use brain scans to provide better understanding of unconscious bias

Unconscious bias has become a hot topic recently, with high profile incidents reported around the world. Researchers at Aalto University are exploring the causes of these biases in our neural wiring, and are developing techniques using MRI scanners that let us see the brain making assumptions in real time.

24 Apr 2019

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New chemical synthesis strategy leads to identification of novel, simpler derivatives

Cellular communication in emotion-processing brain region motivates us to keep eating tasty food

Combining biomaterial scaffolds with stem cells for tissue engineering applications

Scientists crack chemical code of incredibly complex 'anti-tumor antibiotic'

Myelination deficits cause abnormal hypersocial behavior associated with Williams syndrome

Researchers use brain scans to provide better understanding of unconscious bias

Blocking BRAF ubiquitination may be an effective treatment approach in melanoma

Integrator complex proteins are crucial for healthy brain development in fruit flies, study finds

Discovery about cold sensing could pave way for new pain relief drugs

Researchers uncover potential clue to halt destruction of nerve cells in people with ALS

E-cigarettes contaminated with dangerous microbial toxins

Researchers to develop prebiotics from non-edible forest and sea resources

SibFU scientists create multilayer gilded nanodisks for medical applications

Oncotype DX-guided treatment could reduce cost for breast cancer care, study suggests

Making Laboratories More Efficient with the Most Modern LIMS on the Market

Exploring novel strategies to heal damage after a heart attack

Cancer drugs reprogram genes in breast tumors to prevent endocrine resistance, finds study

Newly identified skin-gut communication helps illuminate link between food allergy and eczema

Three-antibiotic cocktail eradicates 'persister' Lyme bacteria in mouse model

Just 20 minutes of exercise may offset the health effects of sitting down all day

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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