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Study identifies respiratory syncytial viral protein that mediates RSV-induced autophagy

A viral protein might contain information that could be used to avoid pneumonia due to the body’s overactive response to respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19.

20 Jan 2022

Study analyzes the global patterns of access to digital sequence information

The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity recognized the rights of nations over their ecosystems’ diversity, which comprises all non-human living creatures.

20 Jan 2022

Colombia takes steps to preserve its biodiversity via genomic studies

Researchers from UEA predict that the second-most diverse nation in the world will benefit ecologically, economically, and socially from joining the Earth Biogenome Project.

20 Jan 2022

Researchers discover a molecular mechanism linked with cholesterol movement

A team of researchers from the Universitat de Barcelona (UB) discovered a mechanism associated with the movement of cholesterol within cells.

From University of Barcelona 20 Jan 2022

Non-neutralizing antibodies likely to protect against COVID, says study

Non-neutralizing antibodies may also be crucial in giving protection against COVID-19, according to a recent study from Lund University in Sweden.

20 Jan 2022

Study examines cadmium’s toxicological effect on the immune response and biomineralization of larval flounder

Acidification of seawater poses a significant hazard to both calcifying and non-calcifying marine species, primarily impacting the immune system and biomineralization.

20 Jan 2022

Virologists identify a dual-action drug effective against SARS-CoV-2

A research team discovered a new dual attack mode of action while working on the development of a therapeutic candidate against SARS-CoV-2 infections.

20 Jan 2022

Researchers discover a key mechanism used by Zika virus to evade cell’s antiviral response

The world knows SARS-CoV-2 intimately now, but there are more than 200 virus species capable of infecting humans and causing disease.

19 Jan 2022

Largest nationwide study analyzes the link between food environment and dietary health

An estimated 19 million people in the U.S. live in so-called food deserts, which have lower access to healthy and nutritious food.

19 Jan 2022

Coffee found to have a stimulating effect on some digestive processes

A new scientific review, published in Nutrients, highlights coffee's effects on digestion and the gut, and its impact on organs involved in digestion.

19 Jan 2022

Popular 200-year-old malting barley originated from a single plant

The 200-year-old malting barley variety 'Chevalier' was for a long time world-leading in beer brewing and is thought to have originated from a single plant.

19 Jan 2022

New discovery offers insight into how cells maintain the integrity of DNA

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have identified a new mechanism by which a protein known for repairing damaged DNA also protects the integrity of DNA by preserving its structural shape.

19 Jan 2022

Columbia researchers develop new blood test to measure the pace of biological aging

Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health have developed a new blood test to measure the pace of biological aging. Based on an analysis of chemical tags on the DNA contained in white blood cells, called DNA methylation marks, the new test is named DunedinPACE, after the Dunedin Birth Cohort used to develop it.

19 Jan 2022

Evaporators assist academic drug discovery

BioChromato Inc reports how the renowned Chemistry Research Laboratories (CRL) at Oxford University (UK) are using several Smart Evaporator C1 units to support their drug discovery activities in therapeutic areas including oncology and regenerative medicine.

From BioChromato Inc. 19 Jan 2022

Paradigm4 joins the Tetra Partner Network to leverage Tetra Data into high-performing analytical computing applications for pharmaceutical customers

TetraScience, the R&D Data Cloud company, announced today that Paradigm4, an integrated scientific data analytics company, has joined the Tetra Partner Network so that pharmaceutical customers can accelerate research decision-making using Tetra Data as a foundation for analytical computing.

From TetraScience, Inc. 18 Jan 2022

Paving the Way for a New Lab-Grown Meat

In this interview, we speak to Professor Kelly Schultz and colleagues about their latest research that has led to the development of a new lab-grown meat.

From Lehigh University 18 Jan 2022

Earth BioGenome Project moves into full-scale production sequencing

A global effort to map the genomes of all plants, animals, fungi and other microbial life on Earth, is entering a new phase as it moves from pilot projects to full-scale production sequencing.

From The University of California, Davis 18 Jan 2022

Immune cells in arteries can sniff out their surroundings and cause inflammation

An artery is not like a nose. Or is it? Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have discovered that immune cells in arteries can "sniff" out their surroundings and cause inflammation.

17 Jan 2022

New finding could lead to the development of cell death regulators for cancer therapies

Scientists led by Professor Ana J. Garcia-Saez at the CECAD Cluster of Excellence for Aging Research at the University of Cologne have shown that apoptosis, the programmed cell death, involves a direct physical interplay between the two proteins BAX and DRP1.

17 Jan 2022

New guidance document for DNA-based biodiversity assessment methods

Between 2016 and 2021, over 500 researchers collaborated within the DNAqua-Net international network, funded by the European Union’s European Cooperation in Science and Technology program (COST), with the goal to develop and advance biodiversity assessment methods based on analysis of DNA obtained from the environment (e.g. river water) or from unsorted collections of organisms.

17 Jan 2022

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Study identifies respiratory syncytial viral protein that mediates RSV-induced autophagy

Study analyzes the global patterns of access to digital sequence information

Colombia takes steps to preserve its biodiversity via genomic studies

Researchers discover a molecular mechanism linked with cholesterol movement

Non-neutralizing antibodies likely to protect against COVID, says study

Study examines cadmium’s toxicological effect on the immune response and biomineralization of larval flounder

Virologists identify a dual-action drug effective against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers discover a key mechanism used by Zika virus to evade cell’s antiviral response

Largest nationwide study analyzes the link between food environment and dietary health

Coffee found to have a stimulating effect on some digestive processes

Popular 200-year-old malting barley originated from a single plant

New discovery offers insight into how cells maintain the integrity of DNA

Columbia researchers develop new blood test to measure the pace of biological aging

Evaporators assist academic drug discovery

Paradigm4 joins the Tetra Partner Network to leverage Tetra Data into high-performing analytical computing applications for pharmaceutical customers

Paving the Way for a New Lab-Grown Meat

Earth BioGenome Project moves into full-scale production sequencing

Immune cells in arteries can sniff out their surroundings and cause inflammation

New finding could lead to the development of cell death regulators for cancer therapies

New guidance document for DNA-based biodiversity assessment methods

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