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Study unlocks muscle-boosting algae magic

With more of us looking for alternatives to eating animals, new research has found a surprising environmentally friendly source of protein – algae.

18 Dec 2023

Single-cell RNA sequencing generates comprehensive atlas of zebrafish development

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have published an atlas of zebrafish development, detailing the gene expression programs that are activated within nearly every cell type during the first five days of development, a period in which embryos mature from a single cell into distinct cell types.

18 Dec 2023

Deep learning designs high-affinity protein binders for bioactive helical peptides

A new study Dec. 18 in Nature reports an AI-driven advance in biotechnology with implications for drug development, disease detection, and environmental monitoring.

18 Dec 2023

Chia genome sequenced, revealing potential health benefits

In a recent study published in Frontiers in Plant Science, researchers presented the assembly of the chia reference genome.

18 Dec 2023

New discovery could expand the possibilities for medical use of Botox

PSI researchers have discovered a surprising trick that could expand the possibilities for medical use of botulinun toxin A1, better known under the name Botox, as an active agent.

18 Dec 2023

Study links omicron's cellular senescence to inflammation and long-COVID risk

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 23, entitled, "Uncovering a unique pathogenic mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant: selective induction of cellular senescence."

15 Dec 2023

UVA biomedical engineer unveils hidden immune symphony during pregnancy

Sepideh Dolatshahi, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia, is spearheading an exploration of systems immunology in its crucial development phase - during pregnancy.

15 Dec 2023

Study reveals unexpected role of immune cells in early human lung development

Immune cells play an active and intimate role in directing the growth of human lung tissue during development, researchers find, revolutionizing our understanding of early lung development and the role of immune cells outside of immunity.

15 Dec 2023

Spatial and subtype-specific regulation of ribosomal RNA genes in Arabidopsis revealed

Arabidopsis thaliana is a species grown worldwide for genetic research and was the first plant to have its complete set of chromosomes (its genome) sequenced.

15 Dec 2023

Hemoglobin-like protein plays an important role in the development of the heart, study finds

In a landmark study led by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, researchers discovered for the first time that a certain kind of protein similar to hemoglobin, called cytoglobin, plays an important role in the development of the heart.

15 Dec 2023

Protective bacterial communities consume the nutrients to starve out pathogens

The human gut is home to hundreds of different bacterial species collectively known as the gut microbiome.

15 Dec 2023

Study tracks evolution of deadly chicken virus using ancient DNA

An international team of scientists led by geneticists and disease biologists from the University of Oxford and LMU Munich have used ancient DNA to trace the evolution of Marek's Disease Virus (MDV).

15 Dec 2023

Waseda researchers unravel secrets of building better brain organoids with blood vessels

Researchers at Waseda University led by Assistant Professor Kosuke Kataoka, have uncovered crucial insights into brain organoids’ development.

15 Dec 2023

New LMU-led DFG Research Unit eyes innovative gene therapies for retinal diseases

A new LMU-led DFG Research Unit is developing innovative approaches for treating retinal diseases.

15 Dec 2023

Study uncovers vast genomic diversity in Aboriginal Australian communities

Study on Aboriginal Australian communities using whole-genome sequencing reveals a high level of unique genetic diversity, including novel alleles and structural variants, crucial for understanding human genomic evolution and medical genetics.

14 Dec 2023

Advanced imaging technique reveals the high-resolution structure of cyanobacterial virus

A research team at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has outlined the high-resolution structure of a little-known virus, improving our understanding of viral infection, which could pave the way for more accurate predictions of climate change.

14 Dec 2023

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Study unlocks muscle-boosting algae magic

Single-cell RNA sequencing generates comprehensive atlas of zebrafish development

Deep learning designs high-affinity protein binders for bioactive helical peptides

Chia genome sequenced, revealing potential health benefits

New discovery could expand the possibilities for medical use of Botox

Study links omicron's cellular senescence to inflammation and long-COVID risk

UVA biomedical engineer unveils hidden immune symphony during pregnancy

Study reveals unexpected role of immune cells in early human lung development

Spatial and subtype-specific regulation of ribosomal RNA genes in Arabidopsis revealed

Hemoglobin-like protein plays an important role in the development of the heart, study finds

Protective bacterial communities consume the nutrients to starve out pathogens

Study tracks evolution of deadly chicken virus using ancient DNA

Waseda researchers unravel secrets of building better brain organoids with blood vessels

New LMU-led DFG Research Unit eyes innovative gene therapies for retinal diseases

Study uncovers vast genomic diversity in Aboriginal Australian communities

Advanced imaging technique reveals the high-resolution structure of cyanobacterial virus

Researchers develop a framework to identify potentially hidden genetic contributors to disease

Study uncovers unique genetic diversity in Australian Indigenous populations

Rapid identification of disease-causing bacteria using Raman spectroscopy

Unlocking the secrets of our "dark genome": Scientists crack the code of LINE-1

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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