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Study uncovers rare genetic syndrome caused by mutations in gene SATB1

Advances in DNA sequencing have uncovered a rare syndrome which is caused by variations in the gene SATB1.

28 Jan 2021

Genomic studies give new insights into the biological basis of PTSD

After analyzing the genomes of more than one-quarter of a million military veterans, a team of scientists, led by researchers at University of California San Diego, Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS), Yale University and West Haven VA, have identified 18 specific, fixed positions on chromosomes (known as loci) that appear associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

28 Jan 2021

Malmö University professor explores new process to make nutritious vegan cheese

As many opt for a plant-based diet, vegan alternatives are big business. However, some dairy products just cannot be mimicked. Now, a Malmö University professor is on course to develop a new nutritious vegan cheese-making process.

28 Jan 2021

Common anticoagulant drug could be repurposed to help alleviate Covid-19 infections

An international team of researchers led by the Universities of Keele and Liverpool, working with Public Health England, has found that the common anticoagulant drug heparin inhibits the SARS-Cov2virus spike protein, by reducing the virus' ability to attach to human cells and infect them.

28 Jan 2021

Substances in tick saliva activate immune response-suppressing proteins in cattle

A tick saliva study reveals immune responses that could lead to better protection for cattle.

28 Jan 2021

Leica Microsystems and Imperial College London Launch the Leica and Imperial Imaging Hub

Leica Microsystems has announced a partnership with Imperial College London in the field of optical imaging and its use in research and innovation, to set up a dedicated imaging hub at Imperial, which will be equipped with advanced confocal and widefield microscopy systems.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 28 Jan 2021

Plants depend on LEAFY protein that enables cells to change their fate

Cells don't express all the genes they contain all the time. The portion of our genome that encodes eye color, for example, doesn't need to be turned on in liver cells. In plants, genes encoding the structure of a flower can be turned off in cells that will form a leaf.

28 Jan 2021

American scientists receive the 2021 Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize

FRANKFURT am MAIN. Two American scientists, Bonnie L. Bassler and Michael R. Silverman, receive the 2021 Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize, which is endowed with 120,000 €.

28 Jan 2021

Novel method for identifying biomarkers may aid in early cancer diagnosis

A new University of California, Irvine-led study finds a new method for identifying biomarkers may aid in early cancer diagnosis.

27 Jan 2021

Study provides a detailed look at vulnerable sites on SARS-CoV-2

A new study led by scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) suggests that T cells try to fight SARS-CoV-2 by targeting a broad range of sites on the virus--beyond the key sites on the virus's spike protein.

27 Jan 2021

Researchers figure out how the immune system keeps tabs on the brain

Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, autism, schizophrenia and many other neurological and psychiatric conditions have been linked to inflammation in the brain.

27 Jan 2021

New automated measurement system to assess healthy lifespans using nematodes

A research group from Kumamoto University (Japan) has developed an automated measurement system to assess healthy lifespans using nematodes (C. elegans).

27 Jan 2021

Insight into cancer cells' own first aid could provide the basis for new immunotherapy

Insight into cancer cells' own first aid could help the development of a new type of treatment. Johanna Olweus and her team at the UiO (University of Oslo) and the OUS (Oslo University Hospital) are important contributors to this study, which has been published in Nature.

27 Jan 2021

Salk scientists receive $1.2 million from Larry L. Hillblom Foundation to study aging mechanisms

A collaborative team of Salk scientists led by Professor John Reynolds will receive $1.2 million over four years as part of a Network Grant from the Larry L. Hillblom Foundation to examine aging across the life span, including age-related neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.

27 Jan 2021

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Study uncovers rare genetic syndrome caused by mutations in gene SATB1

Genomic studies give new insights into the biological basis of PTSD

Malmö University professor explores new process to make nutritious vegan cheese

Common anticoagulant drug could be repurposed to help alleviate Covid-19 infections

Substances in tick saliva activate immune response-suppressing proteins in cattle

Leica Microsystems and Imperial College London Launch the Leica and Imperial Imaging Hub

Plants depend on LEAFY protein that enables cells to change their fate

American scientists receive the 2021 Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize

Novel method for identifying biomarkers may aid in early cancer diagnosis

Study provides a detailed look at vulnerable sites on SARS-CoV-2

Researchers figure out how the immune system keeps tabs on the brain

New automated measurement system to assess healthy lifespans using nematodes

Insight into cancer cells' own first aid could provide the basis for new immunotherapy

Salk scientists receive $1.2 million from Larry L. Hillblom Foundation to study aging mechanisms

Study shows how aneuploidy could become a weak point for cancer cells

Study identifies bird species with the potential to spread Lyme disease

Gyros Protein Technologies introduces Gyrolab Bioaffy 4000 CD to extend sensitivity of immunoassay CD range

Archaeological scientists use proteomics to study ancient dairying

Researchers develop new computational method for studying genetic and environmental interactions

Wistar researchers discover new enzymatic function of the Epstein-Barr Virus protein

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

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