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Gradual decline in pathogenicity and enhanced cytokine induction in SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study focuses on understanding the factors associated with the ability of the Omicron variant to infect a wide range of age groups.

20 Feb 2022

N-glycosylation blockers reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection

A new Virology study shows that the N-glycosylation pattern of SARS-CoV-2 is crucial to normal spike activity.

20 Feb 2022

Inhalable antibody fragments offer broad protection from SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study describes a potential new approach to treating COVID-19 in the form of single-chain fragment variable (scFv) antibodies.

20 Feb 2022

Mechanism of fatty-acid coupled adaptive immunity in SARS-CoV-2 revealed

A new study explains how SARS-CoV-2 adapts its immunogenicity to the immune response of the host.

20 Feb 2022

Researchers develop novel anti-SARS-CoV-2 Omicron vaccine candidate

Researchers have developed a new vaccine candidate that is specifically targeted against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

20 Feb 2022

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 on lipids

SARS-CoV-2 appears to alter host lipid biosynthesis by relying on certain human metabolic pathways to survive and multiply effectively.

20 Feb 2022

Structure of protein that can pump toxic molecules out of bacterial cells revealed

MIT chemists have discovered the structure of a protein that can pump toxic molecules out of bacterial cells. Proteins similar to this one, which is found in E. coli, are believed to help bacteria become resistant to multiple antibiotics.

18 Feb 2022

Study identifies a protein complex critical for regulating apoptosis and necroptosis

Cell death plays an important role in normal human development and health but requires tightly orchestrated balance to avert disease. Too much can trigger a massive inflammatory immune response that damages tissues and organs. Not enough can interfere with the body's ability to fight infection or lead to cancer.

18 Feb 2022

Novel approach pinpoints genetic variants involved in congenital heart disease

Nearly 1 percent of all children are born with congenital heart disease-;a range of potentially life-threatening problems with the structure and function of their hearts. For most children, the precise causes of these frightening defects are unknown.

18 Feb 2022

Study reveals the structural, functional landscape of neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

The SARS-CoV-2 virus is continuously evolving and structural changes to the virus may impact the efficacy of antibody therapies and vaccines.

18 Feb 2022

Allegra V-15R benchtop centrifuge launched by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences during diamond year celebration

Celebrating a 75-year legacy in centrifugation, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences launches its most versatile 3-liter benchtop centrifuge yet – the Allegra V-15R refrigerated centrifuge.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 17 Feb 2022

Study hints a potential difference in molecular clockworks between the master and slave clock neurons

From tiny fruit flies to human beings, all animals on Earth maintain their daily rhythms based on their internal circadian clock.

17 Feb 2022

Certain flavonoids inhibit an enzyme involved in the formation of key hormone in yellow fever mosquito

When most people think of flavonoids, natural compounds found in plants and other organisms, their nutritional benefits probably come to mind first.

17 Feb 2022

Ensitrelvir, a novel SARS-CoV-2 antiviral

S-217622 reduces the viral load and help alleviate the severity of SARS-CoV-2 in infected hamsters.

17 Feb 2022

Research shows alterations in transfer RNAs at the epigenetic level in cancer

A recently published paper in the journal Molecular Cancer by the group of Dr. Manel Esteller, Director of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute, ICREA Research Professor and Genetics Chairman at the University of Barcelona, shows that transfer RNAs for certain amino acids are altered at the epigenetic level in some types of cancer, expressing it in an exaggerated manner in some cases and being deficient in others.

17 Feb 2022

New research shines light on mysterious dynamics that define the interplay between nerves and muscle

New research co-led by a University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine professor is shedding light on some of the mysterious dynamics that define the interplay between nerves and muscle.

17 Feb 2022

New finding may aid in development of vaccines against future animal-to-human viral diseases

A future vaccine providing protection against a wide range of coronaviruses that jump from their original animal hosts to humans -; including SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19 -; may be possible, say Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, based on findings from their recent study.

17 Feb 2022

New open-source software tool could accelerate genetic discoveries

Commercially viable biofuel crops are vital to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and a new tool developed by the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation should accelerate their development -; as well as genetic editing advances overall.

17 Feb 2022

New METPlatform allows researchers to test drugs for possible use in brain metastases

It is estimated that about a quarter of cancer patients are at risk of brain metastases, a rate that is increasing especially among those who suffer relapses after having undergone different cancer treatments.

17 Feb 2022

Optical genome mapping holds potential to become an important component of leukemia diagnostics

Optical genome mapping involves the extraction of very long DNA molecules, for example routinely collected blood samples or bone marrow material from patients.

17 Feb 2022

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Gradual decline in pathogenicity and enhanced cytokine induction in SARS-CoV-2 variants

N-glycosylation blockers reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection

Inhalable antibody fragments offer broad protection from SARS-CoV-2 variants

Mechanism of fatty-acid coupled adaptive immunity in SARS-CoV-2 revealed

Researchers develop novel anti-SARS-CoV-2 Omicron vaccine candidate

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 on lipids

Structure of protein that can pump toxic molecules out of bacterial cells revealed

Study identifies a protein complex critical for regulating apoptosis and necroptosis

Novel approach pinpoints genetic variants involved in congenital heart disease

Study reveals the structural, functional landscape of neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Allegra V-15R benchtop centrifuge launched by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences during diamond year celebration

Study hints a potential difference in molecular clockworks between the master and slave clock neurons

Certain flavonoids inhibit an enzyme involved in the formation of key hormone in yellow fever mosquito

Ensitrelvir, a novel SARS-CoV-2 antiviral

Research shows alterations in transfer RNAs at the epigenetic level in cancer

New research shines light on mysterious dynamics that define the interplay between nerves and muscle

New finding may aid in development of vaccines against future animal-to-human viral diseases

New open-source software tool could accelerate genetic discoveries

New METPlatform allows researchers to test drugs for possible use in brain metastases

Optical genome mapping holds potential to become an important component of leukemia diagnostics

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