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Plant used in traditional Chinese medicine becomes less visible to humans

According to a new study, a plant utilized in traditional Chinese medicine has emerged to become less perceptible to human beings.

From University of Exeter 23 Nov 2020

Researchers use metal-organic frameworks to target prostate cancer cells

Scientists have used metal-organic frameworks to effectively deliver the CRISPR/Cas9 genetic snipping tool into human cancer cells.

23 Nov 2020

Genetic modification in the ‘coat’ of fatal brain virus may allow it to escape antibodies

A genetic modification in the 'coat' of a brain infection-causing virus may allow it to escape antibodies, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

23 Nov 2020

Adipose tissue plays key role in the aggravation of COVID-19

There is growing evidence that adipose tissue plays a key role in the aggravation of COVID-19. One of the theories under investigation is that fat cells (adipocytes) act as a reservoir for SARS-CoV-2 and increase viral load in obese or overweight individuals.

23 Nov 2020

New research opens up potential target for treating bone disorders

New research has discovered a cell type that governs the way bones form and maintain themselves, opening up a potential target for future therapies for bone disorders like osteoporosis.

23 Nov 2020

Health Star Rating system could help consumers choose healthier food products

More evidence has emerged that food labelling can encourage manufacturers to improve product nutrition, but University of Melbourne experts say the star labelling system must be compulsory to make a big difference.

23 Nov 2020

Scientists discover how abnormal proteins unleash latent toxicity in neurodegenerative diseases

Thanks to modern medicine, humans tend to live much longer than before. Unfortunately, this also opens a wider window to develop chronic diseases with late-onset, such as neurodegenerative diseases.

23 Nov 2020

Pairs of antibodies may be more effective at preventing and treating COVID-19

Pairs of antibodies may be more effective than single antibodies at preventing and treating COVID-19, according to a new study by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The Rockefeller University in New York.

20 Nov 2020

Women who experience food or housing insecurity have greater risk for undiagnosed breast cancer

Women who experience food or housing insecurity may be at risk for undiagnosed breast cancer due to lapses in follow-up appointments, according to research being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

20 Nov 2020

Finding ways to tackle food allergies at the source

Food allergies are a big problem. About 7% of children and 2% of adults in the U.S. suffer from some kind of food allergy.

19 Nov 2020

Study identifies molecular mutation more common in African Americans with late-onset Alzheimer’s

Scientists have identified a molecular mechanism that leads to a “traffic jam” of enzymes, resulting in the accumulation of amyloid-beta.

19 Nov 2020

Study outlines transient prospective stages in development of neural crest cells

Last year, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, identified the early origins of neural crest cells -- embryonic cells in vertebrates that travel throughout the body and generate many cell types -- in chick embryos.

19 Nov 2020

Study shows immunological memory can prevent reinfection in COVID-19 survivors

Researchers were uncertain whether a survived SARS-CoV-2 infection results in immunological memory and thus can guard against a new infection, until now.

18 Nov 2020

New protein imaging technique may lead to advanced tissue analysis

Researchers have defined a new protein imaging technique that may result in novel discoveries in disease, cell analysis, biological tissue, and more.

18 Nov 2020

Researchers document effect of air pollution on people experiencing homelessness

When air quality worsens, either from the smoke and ozone of summer or the inversion of winter, most of us stay indoors. But for individuals experiencing homelessness, that's not always an option.

From The University of Utah 18 Nov 2020

Study finds that cannabidiol induces the expression of heme oxygenase 1 in skin cells

At present, cannabidiol has found considerable use not just in the world of cosmetics but also in nutrition and pharmaceutics due to its therapeutic potential.

17 Nov 2020

New study shows patients' own stem cells can be used to grow new bone

A new, groundbreaking study from the University of Bergen (UiB) shows that a patients' own stem cells can be used to grow new bone. This can potentially help millions of people who are partially edentulous and have insufficient bone for the placement of dental implants.

17 Nov 2020

Biochar holds promise for removing contaminants from wastewater

Biochar -- a charcoal-like substance made primarily from agricultural waste products -- holds promise for removing emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals from treated wastewater.

17 Nov 2020

New research uncovers vital link in complex biochemical pathway for saponin synthesis

Many plants, including legumes, make naturally occurring chemicals called saponins. For example, the medicinal plant licorice produces the saponin glycyrrhizin, a potent natural sweetener that also has antiviral and other pharmacological activity. Soyasaponins, found in soybeans, have anticarcinogenic and antioxidant properties.

From Osaka University 17 Nov 2020

New way to predict who will respond to cancer therapies that block Wnt production

Scientists have identified possible means to prognosticate who will respond to cancer therapies that inhibit Wnt production.

16 Nov 2020

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Plant used in traditional Chinese medicine becomes less visible to humans

Researchers use metal-organic frameworks to target prostate cancer cells

Genetic modification in the ‘coat’ of fatal brain virus may allow it to escape antibodies

Adipose tissue plays key role in the aggravation of COVID-19

New research opens up potential target for treating bone disorders

Health Star Rating system could help consumers choose healthier food products

Scientists discover how abnormal proteins unleash latent toxicity in neurodegenerative diseases

Pairs of antibodies may be more effective at preventing and treating COVID-19

Women who experience food or housing insecurity have greater risk for undiagnosed breast cancer

Finding ways to tackle food allergies at the source

Study identifies molecular mutation more common in African Americans with late-onset Alzheimer’s

Study outlines transient prospective stages in development of neural crest cells

Study shows immunological memory can prevent reinfection in COVID-19 survivors

New protein imaging technique may lead to advanced tissue analysis

Researchers document effect of air pollution on people experiencing homelessness

Study finds that cannabidiol induces the expression of heme oxygenase 1 in skin cells

New study shows patients' own stem cells can be used to grow new bone

Biochar holds promise for removing contaminants from wastewater

New research uncovers vital link in complex biochemical pathway for saponin synthesis

New way to predict who will respond to cancer therapies that block Wnt production

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