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Cryo-electron microscopy reveals structures of a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

New research co-led by a University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine professor is shedding light on some of the mysterious dynamics that define the interplay between nerves and muscle.

17 Feb 2022

Why is it Important to have Diverse Genomics Data in Science?

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Santiago Miriuka, CEO of MultiplAI Health, about the importance of having diverse genomics data in research.

From MultiplAI Health 17 Feb 2022

MIT researchers create a new cerebrovasculature atlas

While neurons and glial cells are by far the most numerous cells in the brain, many other types of cells play important roles. Among those are cerebrovascular cells, which form the blood vessels that deliver oxygen and other nutrients to the brain.

16 Feb 2022

Plant-based nanoparticles likely to provide anti-cancer drug

Nanomaterials have transformed cancer therapy, and plant-derived nanoparticles have the added benefit of being cost-effective and simple to produce in mass.

From Tokyo University of Science 16 Feb 2022

UCI biologists discover how a gene variant protects against Alzheimer's disease

While the word "mutation" may conjure up alarming notions, a mutation in brain immune cells serves a positive role in protecting people against Alzheimer's disease.

15 Feb 2022

NTU Singapore scientists design new method to generate sulfur pharmacophores

A key technical challenge in creating new sulfur-based medicines has been overcome by scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, leading to the prospect of many new therapeutic 'weapons' in the fight against disease and illness.

15 Feb 2022

Moving cell groups push forward as they form organs, become cancerous and spread

Cells push and pull on surrounding tissue to move in groups as they form organs in an embryo, track down invading bacteria, and become cancerous and spread.

From New York University (NYU) 15 Feb 2022

New methodology for 'compressing' extensive genetic data libraries to more manageable sizes

In image compression, a large file that could be cumbersome to store or share loses a small amount of visual information.

From Penn State University 15 Feb 2022

Genetic testing helps uncover the international criminal networks behind ivory trafficking

A team led by scientists at the University of Washington and special agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has used genetic testing of ivory shipments seized by law enforcement to uncover the international criminal networks behind ivory trafficking out of Africa.

15 Feb 2022

Researchers design a molecule that prevents the replication of coronaviruses

Researchers have created a molecule that suppresses coronavirus replication and has the potential to be developed into a COVID-19 treatment drug.

14 Feb 2022

Agricultural fungicides generate resistance to antifungal medications, study finds

For the first time, a new study has revealed that drugs, used to treat fungal illnesses in plants, are also generating resistance to antifungal medications used to treat people.

From University of Georgia 14 Feb 2022

Study shows how natural products inhibit SARS-CoV-2 main protease Mpro

The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is a worldwide scientific issue including the development of measures to combat the virus and its harmful effects.

From University of Barcelona 14 Feb 2022

Researchers develop a method for preserving human primordial germ cell-like cells

Human primordial germ cells (PGCs) are the early precursors of the eggs (oocytes) and sperm that are necessary to keep humankind alive and reproducing.

11 Feb 2022

A simple route for synthesizing fungal compound and its derivatives

The solutions to many of humanity's problems can be found within nature. For instance, who could have guessed that an antibiotic as powerful as penicillin would be found in a common mold, or that the drug aspirin would be derived from the bark of the willow tree?

From Tokyo University of Science 10 Feb 2022

Drugs News and Research

Cryo-electron microscopy reveals structures of a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

Why is it Important to have Diverse Genomics Data in Science?

MIT researchers create a new cerebrovasculature atlas

Plant-based nanoparticles likely to provide anti-cancer drug

UCI biologists discover how a gene variant protects against Alzheimer's disease

NTU Singapore scientists design new method to generate sulfur pharmacophores

Moving cell groups push forward as they form organs, become cancerous and spread

New methodology for 'compressing' extensive genetic data libraries to more manageable sizes

Genetic testing helps uncover the international criminal networks behind ivory trafficking

Researchers design a molecule that prevents the replication of coronaviruses

Agricultural fungicides generate resistance to antifungal medications, study finds

Study shows how natural products inhibit SARS-CoV-2 main protease Mpro

Researchers develop a method for preserving human primordial germ cell-like cells

A simple route for synthesizing fungal compound and its derivatives

Novel method can report specific immune cell types using only DNA from blood

Study suggests Cx43 hemichannels as potential new target for osteoporosis treatments

Identification of a bivalent histone-mark switch essential for angiogenesis

Kras oncogenes use genetic reprogramming to drive tumorigenesis

New gene therapy approach may help treat a wide variety of electrical heart diseases

Largest genome study identifies new genetic risk factors for migraine

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