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UZH and Airbus aim to grow three-dimensional organ-like tissues in microgravity

UZH Space Hub and Airbus Defence and Space are sending an experiment into space on the next resupply flight to the International Space Station (ISS) with the aim of advancing the industrial production of human tissue in microgravity.

26 Aug 2021

Study identifies 579 genomic regions associated with predisposition to self-regulating behaviors

Researchers have identified 579 locations in the human genome associated with a predisposition to self-regulation-related behaviors, including addiction and child behavioral problems. With data from 1.5 million people of European descent, the effort is considered to be one of the largest genome-wide association studies to date.

26 Aug 2021

Restoring DAXX protein levels may prevent misfolding of rogue proteins known to drive Alzheimer's

For the first time, Penn Medicine researchers showed how restoring levels of the protein DAXX and a large group of similar proteins prevents the misfolding of the rogue proteins known to drive Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, as well as certain mutations that contribute to cancers.

26 Aug 2021

Old habit-controlling neurons may also play a critical role in new action learning

Imagine working on your computer and typing the same long password you have used for years to access your email.

26 Aug 2021

Aptamer Group and Bio-Works Technologies partner to enable improved solutions for gene therapy manufacturing

Aptamer Group Ltd and Bio-Works Technologies AB today announce that they have entered into an agreement to co-develop a new affinity resin.

From Aptamer Group 26 Aug 2021

Efficient, Low Maintenance Evaporator

Porvair Sciences announces that its Ultravap® Mistral XT 150 blowdown evaporator is now able to operate at temperatures up to 80°C thereby significantly increasing the rate of evaporation of both organic solvents and aqueous solutions.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 26 Aug 2021

Brain organoids provide a valuable model to study autism

Variations in the 16p11.2 region of the genome are associated with autism spectrum disorder. While people with genetic deletions in this region have larger heads (macrocephaly) and people with genetic duplications have smaller heads (microcephaly), both variation types affect brain development and function.

26 Aug 2021

Stiffening of heart’s blood vessels associated with lack of enzyme that fosters cell ‘chatter’

In a study in mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have found that the smooth muscle cells lining the walls of blood vessels can lose their elasticity and lead to vascular stiffening, a condition that can precede heart disease and stroke.

26 Aug 2021

Studies offer insight into how the human body develops and acquires mutations throughout life

New insights into how the human body develops from one cell into trillions, and the genetic mutations that cells pick up along the way, have been generated by two studies from scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Cambridge and their collaborators.

26 Aug 2021

Study unravels widespread tumor suppression mechanism that halts cancer metastasis

According to a study by The Wistar Institute, the tumor suppressor Parkin, whose levels are reduced in different cancer types, causes acute metabolic and oxidative stress, suppresses mitochondrial trafficking, and blocks tumor cell movement, reducing primary and metastatic tumor growth.

26 Aug 2021

BioPlx sets out to control and combat the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs

Antimicrobial Resistance is "one of the greatest threats to society, human and animal health, and economic prosperity." Those are the unequivocal words regarding the gravity of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria from the National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education.

26 Aug 2021

Genetic background linked to elevated risk of omega-3 deficiency in Hispanic Americans

Hispanic people with a high percentage of American Indigenous ancestry are at increased risk of a nutritional deficiency that could affect their heart health and contribute to harmful inflammation, new research suggests.

26 Aug 2021

Brain refreshing takes place during the dream-active phase of sleep

Scientists have long wondered why almost all animals sleep, despite the disadvantages to survival of being unconscious.

25 Aug 2021

The woman behind the development of mRNA-based vaccines against coronavirus

With her research, biochemist Katalin Karikó laid the foundation for the development of RNA vaccines against the coronavirus. Now she is being honoured for this by the Würzburg Societas Physico-Medica.

25 Aug 2021

Penn study shows how certain proteins have evolved to suppress cheating chromosomes

Eggs and sperm are special cells for many reasons, but one of the characteristics that sets them apart is that, unlike other human cells, which have two copies of 23 chromosomes, one from the mother and one from the father, these sex cells, or gametes, have only one.

25 Aug 2021

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UZH and Airbus aim to grow three-dimensional organ-like tissues in microgravity

Study identifies 579 genomic regions associated with predisposition to self-regulating behaviors

Restoring DAXX protein levels may prevent misfolding of rogue proteins known to drive Alzheimer's

Old habit-controlling neurons may also play a critical role in new action learning

Aptamer Group and Bio-Works Technologies partner to enable improved solutions for gene therapy manufacturing

Efficient, Low Maintenance Evaporator

Brain organoids provide a valuable model to study autism

Stiffening of heart’s blood vessels associated with lack of enzyme that fosters cell ‘chatter’

Studies offer insight into how the human body develops and acquires mutations throughout life

Study unravels widespread tumor suppression mechanism that halts cancer metastasis

BioPlx sets out to control and combat the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs

Genetic background linked to elevated risk of omega-3 deficiency in Hispanic Americans

Brain refreshing takes place during the dream-active phase of sleep

The woman behind the development of mRNA-based vaccines against coronavirus

Penn study shows how certain proteins have evolved to suppress cheating chromosomes

Researchers identify numerous genetic regions that may affect individuals' food intake

Study provides new insight into the mosquito immune system and disease transmission

Princeton researchers build world's smallest mechanically interlocked biological structure

New discovery may lead to more effective treatments for osteoarthritis, other cartilage diseases

Intestinal microorganisms help regulate anti-tumor immune responses to radiation therapy, study finds

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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