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Ebola virus forms "viral factories" to replicate inside host cells

New research in the journal Nature Communications gives scientists an important window into how Ebola virus replicates inside host cells.

9 Aug 2023

Study reveals the genetics of hair whorl direction

The first gene mapping study on human scalp hair whorls not only shows that hair whorl direction has a genetic basis, but also that it is affected by multiple genes.

9 Aug 2023

What are some recent advancements in proteomics-driven pancreatic oncology research?

The application of proteomics-driven biomarkers for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

9 Aug 2023

Effect of mutations in cancer-driving genes across human cancers

Effect of mutations in cancer-driving genes across human cancers.

9 Aug 2023

The impact of epigenetic features on breast cancer treatment and outcomes

The impact of epigenetic features on breast cancer treatment and outcomes.

9 Aug 2023

NLRP3 inflammasome plays a role in podocyte aging

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 14, entitled, "Inhibiting NLRP3 signaling in aging podocytes improves their life- and health-span."

8 Aug 2023

RAGE plays key role in cellular mechanisms of plasticity in aggressive triple-negative breast cancer

Published online ahead of print in the journal Oncogene , a study led by Josep Villanueva, an Investigator at the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), shows that the receptor for advanced glycation end-product (RAGE) plays a key role in cellular mechanisms of plasticity in mesenchymal triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) that transform epithelial cells into mesenchymal cells as potent drivers of cancer cell proliferation and tumor invasion.

8 Aug 2023

Cytochromes P450 enzymes exhibit unique soft-robotic properties, study reveals

Study reveals an important discovery in the realm of nanomachines within living systems.

8 Aug 2023

Nanoscale tattoos for tracking the health of individual cells

Engineers have developed nanoscale tattoos - dots and wires that adhere to live cells - in a breakthrough that puts researchers one step closer to tracking the health of individual cells.

8 Aug 2023

Mitochondrial protein structure activates cell's integrated stress response

Often referred to as the "powerhouses of the cell," mitochondria are well known for their role as energy suppliers, but these organelles are also critical for maintaining our overall health.

8 Aug 2023

Unexpected link between pure mathematics and genetics discovered

An interdisciplinary team of mathematicians, engineers, physicists, and medical scientists have uncovered an unexpected link between pure mathematics and genetics, that reveals key insights into the structure of neutral mutations and the evolution of organisms.

8 Aug 2023

Genome editing in the spotlight: genetic disorder carriers' views shape the conversation

Study explores perspectives on the applications of somatic genome editing.

8 Aug 2023

New antibody shows promise in reversing carfentanil overdoses

An antibody in single-chain fragment variable (scFv) format that binds to the powerful opioid carfentanil was shown to reverse signs of carfentanil overdose in preclinical tests conducted by scientists at Scripps Research.

7 Aug 2023

Researchers discover novel breakthrough treatment for fungal infections

Researchers with the University of Oklahoma’s Natural Products Discovery Group recently published findings that indicate a novel breakthrough treatment for fungal infections.

7 Aug 2023

Metrion Biosciences announces launch of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) hERG Screening Service

Metrion Biosciences Limited, the specialist ion channel contract research and drug discovery company, today announced it has received notification from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) that the Company is now a member of the UK GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) Compliance Monitoring Programme, and is, therefore, able to offer GLP compliant hERG ion channel screening services to the global life sciences community.

From Metrion Biosciences Limited 7 Aug 2023