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Masks Attenuate Exposure of Traffic Pollutants’ Adherence to Red Blood Cells

Inhaled traffic pollutants attach to red blood cells, facilitating systemic transport. Wearing FFP" masks lessens this exposure, emphasizing the protective role of masks against air pollution.

10 Oct 2025

New Synthetic Polypeptides Prevent Freezer Burn and Preserve Biological Medicines

Anyone who has experienced freezer burn knows that ice crystals can be a problem at low temperatures.

8 Oct 2025

Antibody 04_A06 Neutralizes Nearly All Tested HIV Variants in Laboratory Studies

A Cologne-led research team has discovered the antibody 04_A06, which neutralizes the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in almost all tested variants in vitro and even overcomes typical resistance mechanisms.

7 Oct 2025

Study Reveals Tissue-Specific DNA Patterns Used by HIV to Evade Detection

Researchers at Western University and the University of Calgary have discovered how HIV hides in different parts of the body by embedding itself into the DNA of cells in a tissue-specific manner, offering new insights into why the virus is so difficult to eliminate and cure – even decades after infection and treatment.

7 Oct 2025

New Genetic Map of Human Metabolism Reveals How Genes Influence Health and Disease

A recent study published in Nature Genetics developed the largest genetic map of human metabolism, giving new insights into the role of metabolites in health and disease and providing a framework for future research.

6 Oct 2025

New Technology can Map RNA-Protein Interactions Inside Human Cells

Bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a powerful new technology that can map the entire network of RNA-protein interactions inside human cells - an achievement that could offer new strategies for treating diseases ranging from cancer to Alzheimer's.

3 Oct 2025

Breakthrough in Understanding How Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus Infects Human Brain Cells

The protein on human cells that tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) uses for infection has now been identified-a major step toward understanding how TBEV causes neurological disease and for developing antiviral drugs.

3 Oct 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Neurodegeneration Research Capabilities with Launch of Olink® Target 48 Neurodegeneration Panel

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of the Olink® Target 48 Neurodegeneration panel, a high-performance, targeted proteomics immunoassay panel developed to accelerate discoveries in neurodegenerative disease research.

From Olink®- Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific 3 Oct 2025

MRI And 3D Printing Reveal How Artificial Hearts Manage Blood Flow

The integration of 4D flow MRI and 3D printing in TAH research offers vital insights into blood flow patterns, crucial for advancing heart failure therapies.

2 Oct 2025

Koala Retrovirus Load Stays Stable And Signals Higher Risk Of Chlamydia Infection

Findings show high koala retrovirus loads correlate with Chlamydia pecorum infection, emphasizing the need for further research on viral-host interactions.

1 Oct 2025

PNPLA3 Gene Variant Linked to Liver Injury After Chemotherapy in Colorectal Cancer Patients

A new international study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has identified a genetic factor that may explain why some patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver experience more severe liver damage after chemotherapy.

30 Sep 2025

Astrocytes Found to Integrate Signals from Multiple Neurons

A collaborative French-Swiss study reveals a previously unknown role for astrocytes in the brain's information processing.

25 Sep 2025

Enhancing Genome Editing Through Systematic CAST Optimization

Natural systems such as CRISPR-associated transposons (CASTs) offer a targetable, one-step way to edit genomes.

25 Sep 2025

Lipids Play a Regulatory Role in LC3-Associated Phagocytosis

LC3-associated phagocytosis (LAP) is a specialized process for degrading dead cells, microbes or other particles.

23 Sep 2025

Alpha Cells may Produce More Bioactive GLP-1 Than Previously Believed

A new study from Duke University School of Medicine is challenging long-standing views on blood sugar regulation - and pointing to a surprising new ally in the fight against type 2 diabetes.

22 Sep 2025

Modified Cas9 Proteins Dramatically Lower Error Rates in Prime Editing

A genome-editing technique known as prime editing holds potential for treating many diseases by transforming faulty genes into functional ones.

18 Sep 2025

USC Researchers Advance Toward Building Functional Synthetic Kidneys

A USC Stem Cell-led research team has achieved a major step forward in the effort to build mouse and human synthetic kidneys.

18 Sep 2025

Microarray Profiling Identifies LINC00974 as a Sensitive Marker for Breast Cancer Risk

In the post-genomic era, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have emerged as critical regulators in various cancers and hold potential as minimally invasive diagnostic biomarkers.

16 Sep 2025

Molecular Simulations and AI Reveal Rapid Activation of Catch-Bonds Under Force

Imagine tugging on a Chinese finger trap. The harder you pull, the tighter it grips. This counterintuitive behavior also exists in biology.

13 Sep 2025

Engineered Base Editor Corrects ACTA2 Mutation in Rare Childhood Disease

Multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome (MSMDS) is a rare condition associated with stroke, aortic dissection (tearing) and death in childhood.