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Unraveling the origins of humanity: New research challenges single-origin theory

Researchers explore the complex demographic history of Homo sapiens in Africa, revealing a reticulated population structure dating back to Marine Isotope Stage 5. The study challenges previous assumptions about archaic hominin contributions and emphasizes the significance of employing diverse models for robust inferences about ancient human history.

21 May 2023

Combining generative AI and quantum computing to accelerate drug discovery

Insilico Medicine, a clinical stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, today announced that it combined two rapidly developing technologies, quantum computing and generative AI, to explore lead candidate discovery in drug development and successfully demonstrated the potential advantages of quantum generative adversarial networks in generative chemistry.

19 May 2023

Genomes of modern humans shaped by admixture events

The course of human history has been marked by complex patterns of migration, isolation, and admixture, the latter a term that refers to gene flow between individuals from different populations.

19 May 2023

Human body odor critical for mosquito host-seeking behavior over long distances, study finds

We know a lot about mosquito preferences up close, but how do mosquitoes find us from up to a hundred meters away? Using an ice-rink-sized outdoor testing arena in Zambia, researchers found that human body odor is critical for mosquito host-seeking behavior over long distances.

19 May 2023

New cell-like transport system could pave the way for development of artificial cells

Biophysicists have designed a new cell-like transport system that represents an important milestone on the road to artificial cells.

19 May 2023

Researchers reveal the cooperative effect of multiple oscillatory signals in biological systems

Oscillatory dynamics in fundamental biological processes, such as circadian clocks, segmentation, and transcription factor responses, requires precise quantitative control for proper cell regulation and fate decisions.

19 May 2023

Researchers use machine learning to identify "synthetic extreme" DNA sequences

Artificial intelligence has exploded across our news feeds, with ChatGPT and related AI technologies becoming the focus of broad public scrutiny.

19 May 2023

Novel gene-editing strategy harnesses an unusual protective ability to eliminate HIV-1 infection

Genetic alterations that give rise to a rare, fatal disorder known as MOGS-CDG paradoxically also protect cells against infection by viruses.

19 May 2023

Researchers receive $2.3 million to continue development of a new ‘glyco-immune’ checkpoint inhibitor

Researchers from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine are hoping a first-of-its-kind "glyco-immune" checkpoint inhibitor could be the key to stopping bone cancer metastasis for breast cancer survivors.

19 May 2023

Mutation in a ribosomal protein leads to impaired cardiac contractility in mice

A team of researchers have discovered that a mutation in a ribosomal protein found specifically in heart and skeletal muscle leads to impaired cardiac contractility in mice.

19 May 2023

COVID's latest twist: New XBB variant gains strength through recombination, outsmarting immunity and amplifying fusogenicity

Research discusses the emergence of a highly diversified SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant called XBB, which is spreading rapidly around the world. XBB emerged through the recombination of two cocirculating BA.2 lineages, BJ.1 and BM.1.1.1, during the summer of 2022.

18 May 2023

Low-cost, recyclable powder uses sunlight to kill thousands of waterborne bacteria

At least 2 billion people worldwide routinely drink water contaminated with disease-causing microbes.

18 May 2023

Researchers discover how corticosteroids influence inflammatory response during COVID-19 infection

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a class of corticosteroids called glucocorticoids (GCs) have become established as one of the main treatment options, especially for severe cases, thanks to their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant action.

18 May 2023

Unraveling how the interplay between Sargassum, plastic marine debris and Vibrio bacteria creates the perfect "pathogen" storm

A new study uncovers how the interplay between Sargassum spp., plastic marine debris and Vibrio bacteria creates the perfect "pathogen" storm that has implications for both marine life and public health. Vibrio bacteria are found in waters around the world and are the dominant cause of death in humans from the marine environment.

18 May 2023

MSU researchers create the first annotated Montmorency tart cherry genome

Since Michigan is the nation's leading producer of tart cherries, Michigan State University researchers were searching for the genes associated with tart cherry trees that bloom later in the season to meet the needs of a changing climate.

18 May 2023

Melanin structure discovery brings scientists one step closer to developing ultra-protective sunscreen

A new discovery about the structure of melanin has brought scientists one step closer to developing a new, potentially ultra-protective sunscreen derived from a biological substance found in nearly all organisms.

18 May 2023

Researchers discover molecular pathway that mediates cancer-associated muscle atrophy

Nearly half of all cancer patients suffer from excessive weight loss due to the loss of adipose and skeletal muscle tissues, or cachexia.

18 May 2023

Liver cells can act on the central clock and modify circadian behavior

University of Queensland-led research has revealed liver cells influence the body's internal circadian clock, which was previously believed to be solely controlled by the brain.

18 May 2023

Researchers uncover a new model of human evolution

In testing the genetic material of current populations in Africa and comparing against existing fossil evidence of early Homo sapiens populations there, researchers have uncovered a new model of human evolution - overturning previous beliefs that a single African population gave rise to all humans.

18 May 2023

Efficient assay system aids rapid genetic diagnosis of mitochondrial diseases

The gene ECHS1 encodes for enoyl-CoA hydratase short-chain 1, a mitochondrial enzyme involved in branched-chain amino acid and fatty acid metabolism.

18 May 2023

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Unraveling the origins of humanity: New research challenges single-origin theory

Combining generative AI and quantum computing to accelerate drug discovery

Genomes of modern humans shaped by admixture events

Human body odor critical for mosquito host-seeking behavior over long distances, study finds

New cell-like transport system could pave the way for development of artificial cells

Researchers reveal the cooperative effect of multiple oscillatory signals in biological systems

Researchers use machine learning to identify "synthetic extreme" DNA sequences

Novel gene-editing strategy harnesses an unusual protective ability to eliminate HIV-1 infection

Researchers receive $2.3 million to continue development of a new ‘glyco-immune’ checkpoint inhibitor

Mutation in a ribosomal protein leads to impaired cardiac contractility in mice

COVID's latest twist: New XBB variant gains strength through recombination, outsmarting immunity and amplifying fusogenicity

Low-cost, recyclable powder uses sunlight to kill thousands of waterborne bacteria

Researchers discover how corticosteroids influence inflammatory response during COVID-19 infection

Unraveling how the interplay between Sargassum, plastic marine debris and Vibrio bacteria creates the perfect "pathogen" storm

MSU researchers create the first annotated Montmorency tart cherry genome

Melanin structure discovery brings scientists one step closer to developing ultra-protective sunscreen

Researchers discover molecular pathway that mediates cancer-associated muscle atrophy

Liver cells can act on the central clock and modify circadian behavior

Researchers uncover a new model of human evolution

Efficient assay system aids rapid genetic diagnosis of mitochondrial diseases

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