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Discovery of bacteria-killing toxin could pave the way for new generation of antibiotics

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a previously unknown bacteria-killing toxin that could pave the way for a new generation of antibiotics.

6 Sep 2022

Somatostatin neurons' properties are specialized in different subregions of the cortex, finds study

The brain's cerebral cortex is made up of distinct regions involved in myriad processes, from sensory perception to cognitive functions like memory, attention, and decision-making. University of Pittsburgh neuroscience researchers have found that the properties of one neuron subtype-;somatostatin neurons-;are specialized in different subregions of the cortex.

6 Sep 2022

Novel method can be used to study the resistance profile of bacteria that cause meningitis

A study published in the journal PLOS ONE could one day help health workers determine whether bacteria of the species Streptococcus pneumoniae, which cause meningitis – an inflammation of the membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord – are resistant to antibiotics.

6 Sep 2022

Lactate may have a previously unrecognized role in fighting cancer

A new study by UT Southwestern's Simmons Cancer Center scientists suggests that lactate, a metabolic byproduct produced by cells during strenuous exercise, can rejuvenate immune cells that fight cancer.

6 Sep 2022

New method accurately analyzes genomics data in cancer archival biopsies

A new paper from University of Helsinki, published today on Nature Communications, suggests a method for accurately analyzing genomics data in cancer archival biopsies.

6 Sep 2022

Auranofin inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication

In a new ISCIENCE journal study, scientists identified an FDA-approved NF-κB inhibitor, Auranofin, which can also control inflammation.

6 Sep 2022

New method can accurately, quickly predict which antigens will lead to strong immune response

A cell's secrets can be divulged by its surface, decorated with tens to hundreds of thousands of molecules that help immune cells determine friend from foe.

5 Sep 2022

Neonatal ketone body plays key role in primordial follicle pool formation and regulates ovarian aging

Premature ovarian aging (POA) refers to an early decline in ovarian function; it is the main cause of infertility in elder women and is characterized by a markedly reduced ovarian reservoir.

5 Sep 2022

ParAqua develops an interactive database to fill the gap in knowledge about zoosporic parasites

ParAqua COST Action, which gathers researchers, innovators, and producers of microalgae across Europe and beyond, have started the development of an interactive database on zoosporic algae parasites.

5 Sep 2022

Researchers use Viking poop to genetically map one of the oldest human parasites

Using stool samples from Viking latrines, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have genetically mapped one of the oldest human parasites – the whipworm.

5 Sep 2022

Motion of chromatin can help facilitate effective repair of DNA damage in the nucleus

A multidisciplinary team of Indiana University researchers have discovered that the motion of chromatin, the material that DNA is made of, can help facilitate effective repair of DNA damage in the human nucleus -- a finding that could lead to improved cancer diagnosis and treatment.

2 Sep 2022

UTHSC team wins $2.13 million NINDS award to study early neuron development

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded $2.13 million to a University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) team studying how neural cells that build a functional brain are generated during embryonic and neonatal life.

2 Sep 2022

Research shows how orderly regeneration is activated after injury

The phenomenon of regeneration was discovered over 200 years ago in the freshwater polyp Hydra. Until now, however, it was largely unclear how the orderly regeneration of lost tissues or organs is activated after injury.

2 Sep 2022

Research reveals a starring role for mitochondrial dynamics within adult muscle stem cells

Mitochondria are remarkable shape-shifting organelles that have long been understood as the powerhouses inside our cells.

2 Sep 2022

Transcriptomic approach reveals shared classes of neuron types in reptilian and mammalian brains

These days, dragons are keeping Game of Thrones fans on their toes. But they are also providing important insights into vertebrate brain evolution, as revealed by the work of Max Planck scientists on the brain of the Australian bearded dragon Pogona vitticeps.

2 Sep 2022

'Rippled beta sheet' protein structure created and characterized using x-ray crystallography

An unusual protein structure known as a "rippled beta sheet," first predicted in 1953, has now been created in the laboratory and characterized in detail using x-ray crystallography.

2 Sep 2022

New computer model can predict how fast enzymes work

Drug molecules and biofuels can be made to order by living cell factories, where biological enzymes do the job. Now researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a computer model that can predict how fast enzymes work, making it possible to find the most efficient living factories, as well as to study difficult diseases.

2 Sep 2022

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Discovery of bacteria-killing toxin could pave the way for new generation of antibiotics

Somatostatin neurons' properties are specialized in different subregions of the cortex, finds study

Novel method can be used to study the resistance profile of bacteria that cause meningitis

Lactate may have a previously unrecognized role in fighting cancer

New method accurately analyzes genomics data in cancer archival biopsies

Auranofin inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication

New method can accurately, quickly predict which antigens will lead to strong immune response

Neonatal ketone body plays key role in primordial follicle pool formation and regulates ovarian aging

ParAqua develops an interactive database to fill the gap in knowledge about zoosporic parasites

Researchers use Viking poop to genetically map one of the oldest human parasites

Motion of chromatin can help facilitate effective repair of DNA damage in the nucleus

UTHSC team wins $2.13 million NINDS award to study early neuron development

Research shows how orderly regeneration is activated after injury

Research reveals a starring role for mitochondrial dynamics within adult muscle stem cells

Transcriptomic approach reveals shared classes of neuron types in reptilian and mammalian brains

'Rippled beta sheet' protein structure created and characterized using x-ray crystallography

New computer model can predict how fast enzymes work

Study provides important clues for protecting frogs from lethal Bd infection

Horizontal gene transfer plays an essential role in keeping microbiomes healthy

Study provides a comprehensive view of the genomics of all childhood ALL subtypes

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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