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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

Scientists conduct “molecular dissection” of part of virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease

Scientists have conducted a 'molecular dissection' of a part of the virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease, to try and understand why the pathogen is so infectious.

1 Dec 2020

Researchers identify molecular mechanisms that reverse aging

Cellular reprogramming can reverse the aging that leads to a decline in the activities and functions of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs).

1 Dec 2020

Protein interactions could serve as therapeutic targets to treat viral infections

Researchers have investigated the role of the interplays within the proteins membranes of viral families involved in the control of programmed cell death.

30 Nov 2020

Study underlines the significance of epithelial against invasive pathogens

Researchers have demonstrated that a protein present in skin cells detects a particular nucleic acid that is developed at the time of virus replication.

30 Nov 2020

New study refutes a major cellular process in bacteria

Despite explanations in textbooks, a new study has discovered and elucidated a cellular process that has continued to remain a mystery for researchers.

30 Nov 2020

New gene therapy can protect visual function in patients with dominant optic atrophy

Researchers have created a novel gene therapy approach that shows promise for someday treating an eye disease that results in progressive vision loss.

27 Nov 2020

Researchers explain the effectiveness of anti-diabetic drug

An international team of researchers has explained the action mechanism of incretin-based medications in diabetes treatment.

27 Nov 2020

Study shows how telomeres protect chromosome ends

Telomeres are essentially specialized structures that are located at the end of chromosomes. These structures ensure a healthy cell division.

27 Nov 2020

New modified wheat variety increases grain production

Researchers at the University of York have created a new modified wheat variety that increases grain production by up to 12%.

26 Nov 2020

CAR T cells display signs of efficacy against hard-to-treat pediatric cancer in phase 1 trial

A phase 1 trial involving 12 children with relapsed neuroblastoma - a hard-to-treat pediatric cancer - shows that anticancer CAR T cells displayed signs of efficacy against these tumors while avoiding damage to nerve tissue.

26 Nov 2020

Using 3D mapping techniques to unravel mystery of blood stem cells

Princess Margaret scientists have revealed how stem cells are able to generate new blood cells throughout our life by looking at vast, uncharted regions of our genetic material that hold important clues to subtle biological changes in these cells.

26 Nov 2020

Research provides new insight into how the CRISPR immune system evolved

With new insights into how the genetic tool CRISPR - which allows direct editing of our genes - evolved and adapted, we are now one step closer to understanding the basis of the constant struggle for survival that takes place in nature. The results can be used in future biotechnologies.

26 Nov 2020

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Scientists conduct “molecular dissection” of part of virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease

Researchers identify molecular mechanisms that reverse aging

Protein interactions could serve as therapeutic targets to treat viral infections

Study underlines the significance of epithelial against invasive pathogens

New study refutes a major cellular process in bacteria

New gene therapy can protect visual function in patients with dominant optic atrophy

Researchers explain the effectiveness of anti-diabetic drug

Study shows how telomeres protect chromosome ends

New modified wheat variety increases grain production

CAR T cells display signs of efficacy against hard-to-treat pediatric cancer in phase 1 trial

Using 3D mapping techniques to unravel mystery of blood stem cells

Research provides new insight into how the CRISPR immune system evolved

Cell survival protein could protect the kidneys from 'bystander' damage during cancer therapy

Researchers identify promising treatments for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists identify key biological switch used in plant defense against animal attack

Researchers identify new gene involved in neurodevelopmental disorders

Novel targeted therapy blocks critical metabolic pathways in cancer cells

Study shows how drug-like small molecules regulate the activity of ion channels

Researchers look for mechanisms that stabilize or destabilize key sections of biomolecules

Study reveals genomic structures that allow SARS-CoV-2 virus to control the infection process

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