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New Research Highlights Vascular Role in Alzheimer’s

The Aβ/fibrinogen complex is implicated in Alzheimer's progression, highlighting vascular health's role and offering new avenues for therapeutic intervention.

23 Jun 2025

Fungal Spores in the Air May Predict Flu and COVID-19 Surges

Monitoring fungal spores in the outdoor air can predict surges in flu and COVID-19 infections, especially during the fall, according to a new study.

23 Jun 2025

Automated Handling for Liquid and Solid Samples

Micronic is proud to introduce the second-generation of the Tube Handler HT500, featuring an enhanced design for even more efficient and reliable sample handling in the laboratory.

From Micronic 20 Jun 2025

Targeting RNA Polymerase 1 Rewires Cancer Cell Splicing and Halts Growth

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences uncovered a new tumor-suppressive response that could lead to novel therapies targeting hard-to-treat cancers.

19 Jun 2025

New STAMP Technique Combines Microscopy with Single-Cell RNA Analysis

Single-cell RNA sequencing provides scientists with important information about gene expression in health and disease.

18 Jun 2025

Genetically Modified Yeast Turns Urine into Bone Material

Genetically modified yeast transforms human urine into hydroxyapatite, a valuable biomaterial for bone repair, enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency.

18 Jun 2025

Ancient Immune Sensor STING Found to Regulate Gut Microbe Tolerance

Thousands of bacterial and other microbial species live in the human gut, supporting healthy digestion, immunity, metabolism and other functions.

18 Jun 2025

TUM Scientists Develop Breakthrough Method to Monitor CAR-T Cells

In modern immunotherapy, modified immune cells are introduced into the body to attack tumors and other targets.

16 Jun 2025

UC Davis Study Links Specific microRNAs to Mental and Neurological Disorders

A study in Nature Aging from researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine has identified specific microRNAs - non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression within cells - that likely contribute to bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Parkinson's disease.

5 Jun 2025

Novel Peptide Shows Promise in Fighting Deadly, Drug-Resistant Bacteria

A study identifies a new antimicrobial peptide that effectively targets gram-negative bacteria, highlighting its potential in combating antibiotic resistance.

5 Jun 2025

Gene Editing Using CRISPR and AAV6 Impacts Long-Term Regeneration of Blood Stem Cells

Scientists at the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-Tiget), Milan, have found that gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9 in combination with AAV6 vectors can trigger inflammatory and senescence-like responses in blood stem cells, compromising their long-term ability to regenerate the blood system.

4 Jun 2025

Blocking Viral Enzyme Boosts Brain Immunity Against HSV-1

Infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) can lead to HSV-1 encephalitis-a rare but deadly condition that inflames the brain.

4 Jun 2025

Study Reveals Key Proteins Behind CAR-T Cell Therapy Effectiveness

A study conducted by researchers at the Center for Cell-Based Therapy (CTC) highlights key proteins and signaling pathways involved in the efficacy of immunotherapy based on CAR-T cells (lymphocytes modified in the laboratory to fight cancer).

4 Jun 2025

New Diagnostic Tool Enhances Early Detection of Viruses with Powerful Bioluminescence

Mass General Brigham researchers are shining a powerful new light into the viral darkness with the development of Luminescence CAscade-based Sensor (LUCAS), a rapid, portable, highly-sensitive diagnostic tool for processing complex biological samples.

2 Jun 2025

New Genome Assembly Sheds Light on Tropical Vine's Invasive Success

Merremia boisiana, a member of the Convolvulaceae family, a fast-growing vine native to tropical rainforests and known for its vibrant golden flowers and astonishing climbing ability, grows at speeds exceeding 12 cm per day, often overwhelming native vegetation and disrupting forest ecosystems.

2 Jun 2025

Light-Controlled Phagobots Offer Precision Immune Modulation

Macrophages and other immune cells are the natural frontline immune warriors of our body, defending the body against invading pathogens and cancer cells.

2 Jun 2025

Three-Dimensionally Reconstructed Kidney Glomerulus Simulates Structural and Functional Characteristics In Vitro

A 3D engineered kidney glomerulus model replicates structural and mechanical features of the glomerular filtration barrier, enabling the study of podocyte-related diseases and drug screening with improved physiological relevance.

2 Jun 2025

Zika Virus Hijacks Cellular Cleanup to Suppress Immune Response

A new study reveals the biological secret to the Zika virus's infectious success: Zika uses host cells' own "self-care" system of clearing away useless molecules to suppress the host proteins that the virus has employed to get into those cells in the first place.

28 May 2025

Study Reveals How APOE Isoforms Impact Brain Microglia

A study reveals how APOE isoforms influence microglial activity in Alzheimer's, highlighting the need for targeted interventions based on genetic risk factors.

28 May 2025

Mutation Profiling Reveals Therapeutic Targets in Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Lung Squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) represents the second most common non-small cell lung cancer. Although studies identified adenocarcinoma-like driver mutations in LSCC using next-generation sequencing (NGS), the disease is challenging to treat due to the limited number of detectable mutations for targeted drug therapy.

27 May 2025