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New framework for ethical microbiome research practices that include Indigenous communities

Every person hosts trillions of microorganisms, like bacteria and viruses, on their skin and in organs including those that make up the digestive tract, like their mouth, that collectively make up their microbiome.

28 Sep 2023

Double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel overcomes challenges of probiotic delivery

In a groundbreaking study, a research team led by Changhu Xue and Xiangzhao Mao from the Ocean University of China has developed a remarkable double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel (DPH) that promises to revolutionize the field of intestine-targeted oral delivery of probiotics.

28 Sep 2023

Bioengineered human stomach micro-physiological system reveals unseen defense mechanisms

A groundbreaking development in biomedical engineering has led to the creation of a human stomach micro-physiological system (hsMPS), representing a significant leap forward in understanding and treating various gastrointestinal diseases, including stomach cancer.

28 Sep 2023

Study reveals a complex interplay of genetic and epigenetic changes in Alzheimer’s disease progression

Alzheimer's disease affects more than 6 million people in the United States, and there are very few FDA-approved treatments that can slow the progression of the disease.

28 Sep 2023

Ramadan fasting reshapes gut microbiome

Scientists investigate the effects of Ramadan intermittent fasting on gut microbiota, revealing significant alterations at both the phylum and genus levels. The study suggests that dietary intake during fasting could play a key role in these microbiota changes.

27 Sep 2023

Earthworms boost global crop production by 140 million tons

In a landmark study published in Nature Communications, researchers reveal that earthworms are responsible for a significant increase of 140 million metric tons in global cereal and legume crop production. This underscores their crucial role in agriculture and highlights the importance of sustainable soil management practices.

27 Sep 2023

Blocking Notch signaling pathway could reverse age-related bone loss

A cellular signal essential to the development of the skeleton increases during aging to weaken bones, finds a new study in mice.

27 Sep 2023

Small and precise CRISPR-Cas13bt3 system can be used to shred viruses

Small and precise: These are the ideal characteristics for CRISPR systems, the Nobel-prize winning technology used to edit nucleic acids like RNA and DNA.

27 Sep 2023

Discovery sheds new light on the chain of events in early embryonic development

A new discovery by researchers challenges our current understanding of gastrulation, the most important stage of early embryonic development.

27 Sep 2023

UKHSA donates advanced genomic surveillance equipment to CARPHA

This is a significant stride towards strengthening global genomic surveillance to track new variants and pathogens of pandemic and epidemic potential.

27 Sep 2023

Rice researchers achieve noninvasive gene delivery to multiple brain regions

Rice University researchers tested the safety and feasibility of gene delivery to multiple brain regions using a noninvasive, ultrasound-based technique in rodents, and their findings suggest that the efficiency of gene delivery improves within each targeted site when more sites are opened.

27 Sep 2023

Unions between close relatives may increase the risk of common diseases, study finds

A new study finds that consanguinity – unions between close relatives - may increase the risk of common diseases such as type 2 diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

26 Sep 2023

Three new projects launched to map neuronal connections in the mouse and macaque brains

A complete map of all the connections in an entire mammalian brain may be in sight. Allen Institute researchers have just launched three new projects to construct large, detailed maps of neuronal connections in sections of the mouse and macaque brains, with an eye toward creating full wiring diagrams of these animals' brains in the future.

26 Sep 2023

Gene-silencer study could pave the way for novel cancer therapeutics

Deep inside our cells - each one complete with an identical set of genes - a molecular machine known as PRC2 plays a critical role in determining which cells become heart cells, versus brain or muscle or skin cells.

26 Sep 2023

Study finds link between deforestation, mosquito biodiversity, and virus prevalence

How are environmental changes, loss of biodiversity, and the spread of pathogens connected? The answer is a puzzle. Scientists from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in cooperation with the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) have now described one piece of that puzzle in the journal "eLife", showing that the destruction of tropical rainforests harms the diversity of mosquito species.

26 Sep 2023

SRI spins off a biosciences platform that accelerates drug discovery

SRI International announced today it is spinning off Synfini, a biosciences platform that accelerates the process by which pharmaceutical and other companies can design, synthesize, and bring to market molecules for drug development.

26 Sep 2023

Key player in ovarian cancer may have implications for PCOS

Researchers explore the involvement and altered expression of BBOX1-AS1 and microRNA-19b in polycystic ovary syndrome.

26 Sep 2023

Senescent macrophages in the lung promote tumor growth, study finds

Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that are among the body's first line of defense against infection. In addition to killing harmful microorganisms, macrophages typically can initiate a response against tumors.

25 Sep 2023

New method for multiancestry polygenic prediction holds promise for reducing health care disparities

A team led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the National Cancer Institute has developed a new algorithm for genetic risk-scoring for major diseases across diverse ancestry populations that holds promise for reducing health care disparities.

25 Sep 2023

Research presents new approach to identify therapeutic targets for human diseases associated with protein phase separation

Recent research demonstrates that protein phase separation (PPS) is widely present in cells and drives a variety of important biological functions.

25 Sep 2023

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New framework for ethical microbiome research practices that include Indigenous communities

Double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel overcomes challenges of probiotic delivery

Bioengineered human stomach micro-physiological system reveals unseen defense mechanisms

Study reveals a complex interplay of genetic and epigenetic changes in Alzheimer’s disease progression

Ramadan fasting reshapes gut microbiome

Earthworms boost global crop production by 140 million tons

Blocking Notch signaling pathway could reverse age-related bone loss

Small and precise CRISPR-Cas13bt3 system can be used to shred viruses

Discovery sheds new light on the chain of events in early embryonic development

UKHSA donates advanced genomic surveillance equipment to CARPHA

Rice researchers achieve noninvasive gene delivery to multiple brain regions

Unions between close relatives may increase the risk of common diseases, study finds

Three new projects launched to map neuronal connections in the mouse and macaque brains

Gene-silencer study could pave the way for novel cancer therapeutics

Study finds link between deforestation, mosquito biodiversity, and virus prevalence

SRI spins off a biosciences platform that accelerates drug discovery

Key player in ovarian cancer may have implications for PCOS

Senescent macrophages in the lung promote tumor growth, study finds

New method for multiancestry polygenic prediction holds promise for reducing health care disparities

Research presents new approach to identify therapeutic targets for human diseases associated with protein phase separation

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