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3D genome mapping may lead to the treatment of deadliest pediatric brain tumors

Researchers led by Sanford Burnham Prebys assistant professor Lukas Chavez, Ph.D., are leveraging the latest technology to take a never-before-seen look at ependymoma, one of the deadliest pediatric brain tumors.

27 Apr 2023

UC research examines link between genetics and the presence of opioid use disorder

New research out of the University of Cincinnati examines the association between genetics and the presence of opioid use disorder.

27 Apr 2023

How inert, sleeping bacteria spring back to life

Solving a riddle that has confounded biologists since bacterial spores -; inert, sleeping bacteria -; were first described more than 150 years ago, researchers at Harvard Medical School have discovered a new kind of cellular sensor that allows spores to detect the presence of nutrients in their environment and quickly spring back to life.

27 Apr 2023

Advanced DNA sequencing technique reveals the reason for COVID-19 related sudden child mortality

Sudden, unexplained child mortality is a tragedy; determining the cause of death is important for improving healthcare and providing loved ones with closure.

27 Apr 2023

HORIBA introduces simple in-house PCR test for faster strangles diagnosis

NORTHAMPTON, UK (27th April 2023) – HORIBA UK Veterinary is supporting Strangles Awareness Week 2023 to educate and improve biosecurity for this devastating equine specific disease.

From HORIBA Scientific UK 27 Apr 2023

Study reveals the mechanism behind oligomeric assembly of a BAR-domain-containing protein

Cell membranes play a critical role by serving as containment units and separating the inner cellular space from the extracellular environment.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers investigate the roles of STAT3α and STAT3β isoforms in aggressive breast cancer

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on April 24, 2023, entitled, "Differential silencing of STAT3 isoforms leads to changes in STAT3 activation."

26 Apr 2023

Research uncovers antibodies that are still effective against new variants of SARS-CoV-2

An anonymous San Diego resident has become a fascinating example of how the human immune system fights SARS-CoV-2.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers unravel processes that direct the development of astrocyte structure

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have unraveled the processes that give astrocytes, the most abundant glial cell in the brain, their special bushy shape, which is fundamental for brain function.

26 Apr 2023

Study sheds light on the mechanisms behind circadian rhythms

New research from a multidisciplinary team helps to illuminate the mechanisms behind circadian rhythms, offering new hope for dealing with jet lag, insomnia and other sleep disorders.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F

Usher Syndrome type 1F is a rare but severe genetic disease that causes deafness, lack of balance, and progressive blindness.

26 Apr 2023

Study reveals ERK signaling as a crucial molecular switch between scarring and regeneration

Why do some animals regenerate lost tissues after injury while others don't? Researchers from the lab of Kerstin Bartscherer (Osnabrück University and formerly Hubrecht Institute) and Ashley Seifert (University of Kentucky) studied spiny mice, which have a remarkable regenerative capacity, to answer this question.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers shed light on the genetics behind facial changes in Down syndrome

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, King's College London and University College London have shed light on the genetics behind changes in the structure and shape of the face and head in a mouse model of Down Syndrome.

26 Apr 2023

Groundbreaking discovery could pave the way for safer and more effective blood thinners

Safer and more effective blood thinners could be on the way following a groundbreaking discovery by researchers at UBC and the University of Michigan, published today in Nature Communications.

26 Apr 2023

Study explores how evolution has influenced the brain architecture

The connections between the structure of the brain and its function are a key focus of neuroscience. A new Medical University of Vienna study involving a team of international partners has been looking at evolution and its relationship with the capabilities of human and animal brain architecture.

26 Apr 2023

Discovery of Helicobacter's Achilles heel offers great potential for the development of new drugs

LMU researchers have discovered a weakness in the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which could be exploited to develop new drugs.

26 Apr 2023

Neutrophils found to play a key role in fibromyalgia pain

Targeting neutrophil activity and interactions with sensory neurons may be a potential approach for treating fibromyalgia pain.

25 Apr 2023

Revolutionizing protein design: AI generates novel sequences

Researchers present two deep-learning models that can predict amino acid sequences and 3D protein structures based on secondary-structure design objectives. These models offer de novo design capacity and can discover new protein sequences beyond known proteins.

25 Apr 2023

Previously unknown mechanisms may lead to new approaches to fight viral infections

Viruses like influenza A and Ebola invade human cells in a number of steps. In an interdisciplinary approach, research teams from Heidelberg University and Heidelberg University Hospital investigated the final stages of viral penetration using electron tomography and computer simulations.

25 Apr 2023

Highly activatable Raman probes detect multiple enzyme activities in heterogeneous biological tissues

Raman imaging offers a greater potential for detecting multiple enzyme activities than fluorescence imaging, demonstrate Tokyo Tech researchers by developing 9CN-rhodol-based activatable Raman probes using a novel mechanism for Raman signal activation.

25 Apr 2023

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3D genome mapping may lead to the treatment of deadliest pediatric brain tumors

UC research examines link between genetics and the presence of opioid use disorder

How inert, sleeping bacteria spring back to life

Advanced DNA sequencing technique reveals the reason for COVID-19 related sudden child mortality

HORIBA introduces simple in-house PCR test for faster strangles diagnosis

Study reveals the mechanism behind oligomeric assembly of a BAR-domain-containing protein

Researchers investigate the roles of STAT3α and STAT3β isoforms in aggressive breast cancer

Research uncovers antibodies that are still effective against new variants of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers unravel processes that direct the development of astrocyte structure

Study sheds light on the mechanisms behind circadian rhythms

Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F

Study reveals ERK signaling as a crucial molecular switch between scarring and regeneration

Researchers shed light on the genetics behind facial changes in Down syndrome

Groundbreaking discovery could pave the way for safer and more effective blood thinners

Study explores how evolution has influenced the brain architecture

Discovery of Helicobacter's Achilles heel offers great potential for the development of new drugs

Neutrophils found to play a key role in fibromyalgia pain

Revolutionizing protein design: AI generates novel sequences

Previously unknown mechanisms may lead to new approaches to fight viral infections

Highly activatable Raman probes detect multiple enzyme activities in heterogeneous biological tissues

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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