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Scientists characterize genomic profile of 84 pediatric therapy-related myeloid neoplasms

Children treated for cancer with approaches such as chemotherapy can develop therapy-related myeloid neoplasms (a second type of cancer) with a dismal prognosis.

13 Feb 2021

Study: All monogamous mammals are not 'wired for love' in the same way

Humans aren't the only mammals that form long-term bonds with a single, special mate -- some bats, wolves, beavers, foxes and other animals do, too. But new research suggests the brain circuitry that makes love last in some species may not be the same in others.

13 Feb 2021

Major antioxidant in green tea may increase levels of natural anti-cancer protein

An antioxidant found in green tea may increase levels of p53, a natural anti-cancer protein, known as the "guardian of the genome" for its ability to repair DNA damage or destroy cancerous cells.

13 Feb 2021

Research provides insight into protein structures that could treat Huntington’s disease

In Huntington's disease, a faulty protein aggregates in brain cells and eventually kills them. Such protein aggregates could, in principle, be prevented with a heat shock protein. However, it is not well known how these proteins interact with the Huntington's disease protein.

12 Feb 2021

Novel finding could lead to better treatments for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

Monash University researchers have uncovered the barrier to β-cell (beta cell) regeneration that could pave the way for improved treatments for diabetes and diseases that involve organ and tissue damage.

12 Feb 2021

Hamamatsu's Photonics Webinar: Is Digital Pathology The Answer?

Digital pathology is growing exponentially year by year since the first whole slide scanner was introduced in 1990. Initially, within the UK, the market was mainly centered on research facilities, but the advantages are now being recognized within the clinical market and in particular within the National Health Service (NHS).

From Hamamatsu Photonics Europe 12 Feb 2021

Webinar: High-Content Imaging on Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Research

The upcoming webinar 'Visualizing Human Stem Cell Dynamics by Multicolor, Multiday High-Content Microscopy' will take place on February 17, 11 AM EST / 5 PM CET.

From Yokogawa Electric Corporation 12 Feb 2021

New research aims to explore functions of bile acids in the gut stem cell niche

Examining gut health from a different angle, Flinders University’s Associate Professor Robyn Meech is looking at what can trigger colon cancer – and she believes bile acids may provide a significant piece of the puzzle.

12 Feb 2021

Disrupting cancer cell cycle with two commercially available inhibitors causes tumor cell death

With two commercially available inhibitors, the cell cycle of the cancer cells in the childhood tumor neuroblastoma can be disrupted at a key point causing tumor cell death.

12 Feb 2021

A brain enzyme plays an important role in waking up neural stem cells

Researchers studying an enzyme in fruit fly larvae have found that it plays an important role in waking up brain stem cells from their dormant 'quiescent' state, enabling them to proliferate and generate new neurons.

12 Feb 2021

Researchers identify protein sequences involved in SARS-CoV-2 infection

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was established that SARS-CoV-2 infects cells by binding to the human protein ACE2, which plays a role in regulating blood pressure.

12 Feb 2021

Portable suitcase lab for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2

The PCR test is the most accurate tool to identify SARS-CoV-2. However, valid results are often available only after days.

12 Feb 2021

Research reveals vital clues for discovery of COVID-19 drugs

Research from the University of Kent, Goethe-University in Frankfurt am Main, and the Philipps-University in Marburg has provided crucial insights into the biological composition of SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19, revealing vital clues for the discovery of antiviral drugs.

11 Feb 2021

New genetic analysis reveals biological causes of muscle weakness in older people

A new largescale genetic analysis has found biological mechanisms that contribute to making people more susceptible to muscle weakness in later life, finding that diseases such as osteoarthritis and diabetes may play a large role in susceptibility.

11 Feb 2021

STING activation may be a new approach to reduce graft-versus-host disease

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Yongxia Wu, Ph.D., identified a new target molecule in the fight against graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).

11 Feb 2021

Researchers discover previously-unknown function in enzyme critical for cancer growth

Considered the most lethal form of DNA damage, double-strand breaks must be repaired to prevent cell death. In developing therapies for hard-to-treat breast and ovarian cancers in patients with BRCA gene mutations, scientists aim to identify ways to keep cancer cells from using DNA break repair pathways.

11 Feb 2021

Variants of nine genes induce a higher risk of developing Addison's disease

Variants of nine genes increase the risk of developing Addison's disease, a rare disease in which the immune system attacks the adrenal glands.

11 Feb 2021

Hamamatsu's Market Report: At The Tipping Point - What Is The Future of Digital Pathology?

Hamamatsu's "At the tipping point" market report provides an insight into the current state of digital pathology and the impact of COVID-19 in this industry. Hamamatsu commissioned Sage Growth Partners to conduct an in-depth quantitative and qualitative survey to discover elements that influence and hinder adoption and to compile this report.

From Hamamatsu Photonics Europe 11 Feb 2021

New review summarises effect of aquatic pollution on cancer prevalence in wild animals

The recent review, published in Environment International and led by the University of Tartu, summarises the effect of aquatic pollution on cancer prevalence in wild animals with the help of more than 300 reviewed studies.

11 Feb 2021

Manufacturers of fragrance products are using new way to source ingredients

In the face of a changing climate and crop diseases, manufacturers of products containing natural flavors and fragrances are pivoting to a new way to source ingredients.

11 Feb 2021

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Scientists characterize genomic profile of 84 pediatric therapy-related myeloid neoplasms

Study: All monogamous mammals are not 'wired for love' in the same way

Major antioxidant in green tea may increase levels of natural anti-cancer protein

Research provides insight into protein structures that could treat Huntington’s disease

Novel finding could lead to better treatments for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

Hamamatsu's Photonics Webinar: Is Digital Pathology The Answer?

Webinar: High-Content Imaging on Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Research

New research aims to explore functions of bile acids in the gut stem cell niche

Disrupting cancer cell cycle with two commercially available inhibitors causes tumor cell death

A brain enzyme plays an important role in waking up neural stem cells

Researchers identify protein sequences involved in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Portable suitcase lab for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2

Research reveals vital clues for discovery of COVID-19 drugs

New genetic analysis reveals biological causes of muscle weakness in older people

STING activation may be a new approach to reduce graft-versus-host disease

Researchers discover previously-unknown function in enzyme critical for cancer growth

Variants of nine genes induce a higher risk of developing Addison's disease

Hamamatsu's Market Report: At The Tipping Point - What Is The Future of Digital Pathology?

New review summarises effect of aquatic pollution on cancer prevalence in wild animals

Manufacturers of fragrance products are using new way to source ingredients

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation

Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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