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Coral genome reveals cysteine biosynthesis pathways

Model animals, such as mice and fruit flies, have provided scientists with powerful insights into how cellular biology works. However, model animals are really just a guide, and it can be risky to generalize findings across animals from studying a selection of model organisms.

26 Sep 2022

Gut microbiota plays a major role in alcohol consumption, a new study reveals

According to the findings of a research team conducted by the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), the various gut microbiota compositions contribute to the explanation of the various patterns of alcohol consumption amongst individuals.

28 Jul 2022

Scientists identify a new soil amoeba species in Chernevaya taiga

In the Chernevaya taiga, in the south of Western Siberia, scientists from St Petersburg University identified a new soil amoeba species Leptomyxa silvatica n. sp. with colleagues from Tomsk and Novosibirsk.

25 Apr 2022

Study highlights quality control pipeline method to analyze single-cell variation

When it comes to assessing the effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) or toxins on cancers and other diseases, which target a variety of mechanisms, including the estrogen receptor (ER), one size does not always fit all.

20 Apr 2022

Researchers discover new type of cell that may play a key role in human lung diseases

A new type of cell that resides deep within human lungs and may play a key role in human lung diseases has been discovered by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

4 Apr 2022

Tuberculosis causes early epigenetic aging in cells, study finds

In the current study, scientists at Baylor College of Medicine identified that the cells of humans and animals that recovered from tuberculosis had prematurely aged up to 12 to 14 years.

25 Mar 2022

Protein appears key to the function and survival of brain cells most impacted by glaucoma

A ubiquitous protein called sigma 1 receptor, which is known to protect cells from stress, appears key to the function and survival of the neurons most impacted by glaucoma, scientists report.

2 Mar 2022

New computer tool identifies over 100,000 novel viruses

Viruses are the major group of biological agents widely recognized.

4 Feb 2022

Scientists visualize protein machinery of respiration with unparalleled precision

Oxygen and sugar are the basis of life for animals, plants, fungi and many bacteria. The metabolic process called respiration makes it possible to convert food into energy for the cells.

1 Feb 2022

Peptide-enhanced, biological cancer drug may help treat breast cancer metastasis to bone

A moderate amount of a peptide-enhanced, biological cancer drug goes a long way in treating breast cancers that metastasize to the bone.

25 Jan 2022

Study finds gene family that regulates tissue-specific DNA methylation patterns

According to researchers at Salk, the CLASSY gene family controls which portions of the genome are turned off in a tissue-specific manner.

13 Jan 2022

Targeting MAPK4 in triple-negative breast cancer may lead to improved treatments

Scientific evidence supporting the involvement of the enzyme MAPK4 in cancer growth and resistance to certain therapies has been growing quickly.

12 Jan 2022

Study unearths novel mechanism coordinating the assembly of cell components

A group of researchers recently unearthed vital information on how gene expression is orchestrated.

2 Dec 2021

Genetically modified plants can produce and release insect sex pheromones to deal with pests

A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) has developed genetically modified plants that are capable of producing and releasing insect sex pheromones to deal with pests that affect herbaceous and similar plants, thus reducing the need for using pesticides.

18 Nov 2021

Advanced tools for Glycobiology research

Drawing upon over 30-years’ experience of serving the glycobiology research community - AMSBIO has established a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality reagents including unique ranges of antibodies, lectins, enzymes, assay kits and standards, backed by in-depth technical support.

From AMS Biotechnology 16 Nov 2021

Naturally occurring protein that blocks inflammatory response linked to better stroke recovery in mice

A naturally occurring protein that blocks an inflammatory immune response was associated with better stroke recovery in a study conducted in mice, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine Scientific Sessions 2021.

23 Sep 2021

Cellular Biology News and Research

Coral genome reveals cysteine biosynthesis pathways

Gut microbiota plays a major role in alcohol consumption, a new study reveals

Scientists identify a new soil amoeba species in Chernevaya taiga

Study highlights quality control pipeline method to analyze single-cell variation

Researchers discover new type of cell that may play a key role in human lung diseases

Tuberculosis causes early epigenetic aging in cells, study finds

Protein appears key to the function and survival of brain cells most impacted by glaucoma

New computer tool identifies over 100,000 novel viruses

Scientists visualize protein machinery of respiration with unparalleled precision

Peptide-enhanced, biological cancer drug may help treat breast cancer metastasis to bone

Study finds gene family that regulates tissue-specific DNA methylation patterns

Targeting MAPK4 in triple-negative breast cancer may lead to improved treatments

Study unearths novel mechanism coordinating the assembly of cell components

Genetically modified plants can produce and release insect sex pheromones to deal with pests

Advanced tools for Glycobiology research

Naturally occurring protein that blocks inflammatory response linked to better stroke recovery in mice

Premature aging of the tracheobronchial stem cells could contribute to chronic lung disease

ASU receives $12.5 million for the development of new Biological Integration Institute

Researchers characterize a new membrane found within the pollen grain

Study shows promising results for treating muscular dystrophies with umbilical cord-derived MSCs

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