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Experts identify a potential new target for antimalarial development

A protein that plays an important biological role in the malaria-causing parasite has been discovered by an international research team.

18 Feb 2022

Mortality of newborns on ECMO linked with red blood cell transfusion volume

Newborns in respiratory failure who require the life-sustaining support of ECMO also require transfusion of red blood cells. But a new study indicates that the higher volume of these oxygen-carrying blood cells the babies receive, the higher their mortality rate.

15 Feb 2022

Hematopoietic stem cells play key focus of stem-cell-based medical research

According to a recent study, a protein that controls how DNA is wrapped within chromosomes plays a key role in the proper functioning of blood stem cells.

2 Feb 2022

Researchers develop new method to detect the onset of blood damage at sublethal stage

Red blood cells (RBCs) or erythrocytes are constantly exposed to a "shearing stress" during their circulation in the body. This stress is usually mild and the RBCs are flexible enough to accommodate shape changes in response to it.

17 Dec 2021

Study identifies molecular changes in red blood cells that cause vascular damage in type 2 diabetes

In type 2 diabetes, the modified function of the red blood cells causes vascular damage.

15 Nov 2021

Study: Sex matters when it comes to susceptibility to infections and other health conditions

A University of Alberta-led study shows that when it comes to susceptibility to infections and other health conditions, sex matters.

13 Oct 2021

Master regulator behind the development of antibody-producing cells identified

Scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine recently found the master regulator behind the development of antibody-creating cells.

27 Sep 2021

Study reveals the basis of oxygenation fluctuations in brain

The brain is supplied with sufficient nutrients and oxygen due to the blood flow; however, the oxygenation is likely to fluctuate distinctly and uniformly.

From Penn State University 19 Jul 2021

Researchers identify gene responsible for vicine-convicine content in faba beans

Faba beans are exceptional sources of food protein; however, around 4 % of the world’s population is affected by favism.

12 Jul 2021

Study identifies the gene responsible for toxic vicine and convicine production in faba beans

Faba beans have been a good source of protein. A team of experts has now found the gene that causes the toxic vicine and convicine to be produced.

7 Jul 2021

Researchers show how Covid-19 causes long-lasting changes in the blood cells

Using real-time deformability cytometry, researchers at the Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin in Erlangen were able to show for the first time: Covid-19 significantly changes the size and stiffness of red and white blood cells - sometimes over months.

30 Jun 2021

Advanced video microscopy reveals molecular details of malaria invasion

Using cutting-edge video microscopy, researchers have successfully observed the molecular intricacies of how malaria parasites enter red blood cells.

From Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) 17 Jun 2021

New technology offers an alternative way to produce highly detailed images of the brain

The gold standard in functional brain imaging for over two decades, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has transformed the landscape of research and clinical care. Yet, because of its cost and functional limitations, scientists have continued to look for new ways to see into the human brain.

15 Jun 2021

New drug-like compound designed to stop malaria in its tracks

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis have designed a drug-like compound which effectively blocks a critical step in the malaria parasite life cycle and are working to develop this compound into a potential first of its kind malaria treatment.

13 May 2021

Red Blood Cells News and Research

Experts identify a potential new target for antimalarial development

Mortality of newborns on ECMO linked with red blood cell transfusion volume

Hematopoietic stem cells play key focus of stem-cell-based medical research

Researchers develop new method to detect the onset of blood damage at sublethal stage

Study identifies molecular changes in red blood cells that cause vascular damage in type 2 diabetes

Study: Sex matters when it comes to susceptibility to infections and other health conditions

Master regulator behind the development of antibody-producing cells identified

Study reveals the basis of oxygenation fluctuations in brain

Researchers identify gene responsible for vicine-convicine content in faba beans

Study identifies the gene responsible for toxic vicine and convicine production in faba beans

Researchers show how Covid-19 causes long-lasting changes in the blood cells

Advanced video microscopy reveals molecular details of malaria invasion

New technology offers an alternative way to produce highly detailed images of the brain

New drug-like compound designed to stop malaria in its tracks

Highly efficient method to identify the genetic “switches” that control gene expression

New fluorescent probe that can discriminate B lymphocytes over T lymphocytes

Study on AEG12 mosquito protein could lead to therapeutics against deadly viruses

Regenerating bone marrow after chemotherapy

Study identifies molecular mechanism by which HSPCs recover after chemotherapy-induced injury

Study explores factors that influence the disparities in sickle cell disease

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