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New method can control the growth of a substance known to cause kidney stones in dolphins

In the body, crystals – made of things such as calcium or a collection of urine – form masses that can cause pain and serious health conditions.

5 Feb 2023

Researchers discover how a protein deficiency can prepare the brain to minimize damage after stress

Astrocytes, small star-shaped cells, play an important role in signal transmission in the brain. Since the protein Ezrin is found abundantly in astrocyte tendrils, it is presumed to play a role in brain function.

3 Feb 2023

Study reveals a vulnerability of macrophages that contributes to chronic inflammatory diseases

Macrophages are cells of the immune system that, in addition to playing an essential role in the early response to microbial infection, also regulate tissue function and inflammation.

3 Feb 2023

MIT study helps shed light on why the immune system mounts a dull response to lung cancer

Immunotherapy - drug treatment that stimulates the immune system to attack tumors - works well against some types of cancer, but it has shown mixed success against lung cancer.

3 Feb 2023

UT Southwestern research could lead to new ways of controlling gene regulation

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have discovered a method cells use to turn genes on and off that involves portions of proteins whose function has long been a mystery.

3 Feb 2023

Study elucidates the evolutionary conservation and diversification of auditory neural circuits in fruit flies

When it comes to courtship, it is important to ensure that one is interacting with a member of the same species. Animals use multiple sensory systems to confirm that potential mates are indeed suitable, with acoustic communication playing an important role in their decision making.

3 Feb 2023

Breakthrough technology identifies rare brain tumor cell "spies" disguised as normal cells

Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology developed a novel technology which allows genomic DNA and RNA sequencing to be carried out simultaneously in single cells of both frozen and fresh tissues, and identified rare brain tumor cell "spies" disguised as normal cells with this method.

3 Feb 2023

Deletion of a tumor suppressor gene promotes luminal breast cancer development and resistance to endocrine therapy

A research team from LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) discovered that somatic deletion of a tumor suppressor gene AKTIP promotes luminal breast cancer development and resistance to endocrine therapy.

3 Feb 2023

Cryo-EM reveals the structure of hnRNPDL-2 protein fibrils associated with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 3 (LGMD D3) is a rare disease causing progressive muscle weakness, caused by point mutations in the hnRNPDL-2 protein.

3 Feb 2023

Researchers discover a new hexameric structure of the RepB protein and how it binds to DNA

In all living organisms, DNA replication is essential to ensure the genetic fidelity of the next generation. However, bacteria can also transfer genetic information horizontally to other bacteria.

3 Feb 2023

New therapeutic vaccine based on an allogeneic Plasmacytoid DC cell line

A new research perspective was published in Genes & Cancer on January 30, 2023, entitled, "Leveraging a powerful allogeneic dendritic cell line towards neoantigen-based cancer vaccines."

3 Feb 2023

The human body develops strategies to prevent the immune response from overshooting its mark

The signaling molecules of the immune system should trigger a response only where necessary. To prevent a life-threatening spread to the rest of the body, connective tissue can absorb these molecules like a sponge.

3 Feb 2023

Pulmonary surfactant-mediated inflammatory response against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers discuss the role of a surfactant-mediated inflammatory response employed by human lungs against SARS-CoV-2.

3 Feb 2023

Molnupiravir-related mutational signatures among COVID-19 patients

Researchers explore a mutational signature related to molnupiravir in SARS-CoV-2 sequencing datasets.

3 Feb 2023

Partially quasi-programmed diseases can be delayed by slowing aging

A new research perspective was published in Aging (listed as "Aging (Albany NY)" by MEDLINE/PubMed and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 2, entitled, "Are menopause, aging and prostate cancer diseases?"

3 Feb 2023

Researchers develop a cell line to address the challenges facing cellular modeling of disease

Bill Skarnes and team established and characterized a stable iPSC line, KOLF2.1J, to act as a high-quality baseline platform for modeling human disease.

3 Feb 2023

Coherent to showcase a broad portfolio of product and technology innovations at Photonics West and BiOS Expo

Coherent Corp., a global leader in materials, networking, and lasers, announced today that it will exhibit industry-leading products and capabilities at SPIE Photonics West, Jan. 31-Feb. 2 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco

From Coherent 3 Feb 2023

Coherent introduces fully automated laser processing system for implantable medical devices

Coherent Corp., a leader in laser processing systems, today announced the introduction of its AP 530 S, a fully automated laser system for texturing and marking implantable medical devices.

From Coherent 3 Feb 2023

Improving CAR-based-immunotherapies using a molecular anchor

Adding a molecular anchor to the key protein used to recognize cancer in cellular immunotherapies can make the treatments significantly more effective.

3 Feb 2023

Oncodesign Services looks to the future

As Oncodesign evolves into Oncodesign Services and begins its journey as an independent business, CEO Fabrice Viviani explains his hopes and plans for the company’s future.

From Oncodesign Services 3 Feb 2023

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New method can control the growth of a substance known to cause kidney stones in dolphins

Researchers discover how a protein deficiency can prepare the brain to minimize damage after stress

Study reveals a vulnerability of macrophages that contributes to chronic inflammatory diseases

MIT study helps shed light on why the immune system mounts a dull response to lung cancer

UT Southwestern research could lead to new ways of controlling gene regulation

Study elucidates the evolutionary conservation and diversification of auditory neural circuits in fruit flies

Breakthrough technology identifies rare brain tumor cell "spies" disguised as normal cells

Deletion of a tumor suppressor gene promotes luminal breast cancer development and resistance to endocrine therapy

Cryo-EM reveals the structure of hnRNPDL-2 protein fibrils associated with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy

Researchers discover a new hexameric structure of the RepB protein and how it binds to DNA

New therapeutic vaccine based on an allogeneic Plasmacytoid DC cell line

The human body develops strategies to prevent the immune response from overshooting its mark

Pulmonary surfactant-mediated inflammatory response against SARS-CoV-2

Molnupiravir-related mutational signatures among COVID-19 patients

Partially quasi-programmed diseases can be delayed by slowing aging

Researchers develop a cell line to address the challenges facing cellular modeling of disease

Coherent to showcase a broad portfolio of product and technology innovations at Photonics West and BiOS Expo

Coherent introduces fully automated laser processing system for implantable medical devices

Improving CAR-based-immunotherapies using a molecular anchor

Oncodesign Services looks to the future

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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