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The basal forebrain may hold clues to food avoidance behavior

After fasting for 24 hours the typical laboratory mouse spends much time eating. Surprisingly, this is not what Jay M. Patel saw when he was studying basal forebrain circuits in mice.

18 Jun 2019

Researchers discover redundancies in immune cells

Researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered redundancies in the biochemical signaling pathways of immune cells. This finding has important implications for advances in cancer immunotherapy, among other areas.

18 Jun 2019

Study uncovers potential modifier genes in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is the most common inherited neurological disorder affecting peripheral motor and/or sensory nerves in humans.

18 Jun 2019

Complement system shown to remove dead cells in retinitis pigmentosa, contradicting previous research

Researchers have found that the complement system seems to protect against retinal degeneration in retinitis pigmentosa.

18 Jun 2019

Novel lung map reveals new cells responsible for asthma

Researchers working on the Human Cell Atlas initiative have produced a detailed map of the human lungs that could lead to new treatments for asthma.

18 Jun 2019

New study provides insights into genetics and behavior of the Caucasian Lynx

Little is known about the biology and the genetic status of the Caucasian Lynx, a subspecies of the Eurasian lynx distributed across portions of Turkey, the Caucasus region and Iran.

18 Jun 2019

Harvard chemists achieve landmark in drug discovery with synthesis of potent anti-cancer agent

It's a feat three decades in the making: Harvard University chemists have achieved what a new paper calls a "landmark in drug discovery" with the total synthesis of halichondrin.

17 Jun 2019

Researchers develop technique to track proteins on the surfaces of endoplasmic reticulum in cells

Researchers from Kanazawa University on the development of a technique to closely track a specific protein on the surfaces of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in cells. Their findings are published in Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry.

17 Jun 2019

BioTek introduces new Scratch Assay Starter Kit

BioTek introduces the Scratch Assay Starter Kit for use with their Lionheart Automated Cell Imagers and Cytation Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Readers.

From BioTek 17 Jun 2019

Researchers demystify the smell of dark chocolate

Chocolate is one of the most-consumed treats around the world, and the smell alone is usually enough to evoke strong cravings from even the most disciplined eaters.

17 Jun 2019

Scientists delay aging using protein found in young mice

Scientists have shown that a protein which is abundant in the blood of young mice can delay the aging process of older mice.

17 Jun 2019

Researchers examine transport mechanism of bacterial membrane protein

An international research team has investigated the transport mechanism of a bacterial membrane protein using an artificially produced antibody fragment.

17 Jun 2019

Genetic study on liver iron content may pave way for better treatment

High levels of iron in the liver are linked to a number of serious health conditions including cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular as well as liver disease. But measuring liver iron is difficult and until recently could only be done through an invasive biopsy.

17 Jun 2019

Study focuses on the recurrence of developmental disorder in future pregnancies

Having a child with a developmental disorder can cause parents to worry about the outcome of further pregnancies.

17 Jun 2019

Pittcon is looking for short course instructors for 2020

Pittcon Short Courses are professional-quality continuing education classes held during conference week each year.

From Pittcon 14 Jun 2019

Researchers develop new 3D tissue imaging technique to study disease at cellular level

To diagnose and treat diseases like cancer, scientists and doctors must understand how cells respond to different medical conditions and treatments.

14 Jun 2019

Mutant bacterial receptor could help identify therapeutic compounds that inhibit quorum sensing

Researchers have developed a new mutant version of a receptor used by a bacterial pathogen for a chemical communication process called quorum sensing, according to a study published June 13 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Bonnie Bassler of Princeton University, and colleagues.

From PLOS ONE 14 Jun 2019