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Quillwort genome sequencing reveals a unique photosynthetic process

Quillworts, an ancient group of around 250 small aquatic plants, have been greatly neglected by modern botanists.

8 Nov 2021

Novel algorithm pinpoints genes associated with related genetic diseases

Scientists recently discovered almost two dozen genes that contribute to heart defects while analyzing genetic data from individuals.

8 Nov 2021

New technique to design enzyme stereoselectivity and substrate acceptance

Professor Zhoutong Sun headed a research team to develop Proline Induced Loop Engineering Test (PiLoT) method.

8 Nov 2021

Study employs AI to comprehend sugar surrounding proteins in the human body

Novel studies on artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms facilitated researchers to develop more complete models of the protein structures in human bodies.

8 Nov 2021

Experts identify novel mechanisms involved in macrophage polarization

Macrophages are important cells of the immune system with numerous beneficial functions. However, macrophages also aggravate common diseases.

8 Nov 2021

Study explores mechanism by which ToBRFV tomato virus overcomes tobamovirus resistance

A new viral tomato disease that broke in the past few years has threatened tomato production across the globe.

8 Nov 2021

Study identifies a compound capable of easing symptoms of coronavirus infections

A group of researchers recently discovered a compound that reveals potential in alleviating the symptoms of coronavirus infections.

8 Nov 2021

Torquetenovirus in people infected by SARS-CoV-2 can be used as a marker of disease severity

Torquetenovirus (TTV) is one of the viruses most frequently found in the human organism. It is also common in monkeys and domestic animals.

8 Nov 2021

Researchers employ hepatic organoids for disease modeling

Associate Professor Tamer Önder created and analyzed the hepatic organoid culture system utilizing human induced pluripotent stem cell as an intermediate.

8 Nov 2021

Brown fat protects against secondary obesity-related diseases, says study

Research demonstrated that obese individuals with active brown fat possess a healthier metabolism and utilize more energy than obese people without.

8 Nov 2021

Researchers propose novel model for mitochondrial nucleoid self-assembly

Mitochondria, the powerhouse of mammalian cells, also perform vital roles in cell signaling, cell metabolism, and apoptosis.

8 Nov 2021

Researchers predict protein binding based on shape using fastest supercomputer

Proteins attach to one another through a complex mixture of chemical interactions, but what if the process is simpler—like binding due to their shapes?

8 Nov 2021

Immune system–related differences in dialysis, kidney transplant patients are amplified by SARS-CoV-2

People with kidney failure who are on dialysis or who have received a kidney transplant face a higher risk of dying from COVID-19.

8 Nov 2021

Researchers investigate how brain's immune cells relate to a gene mutation in Alzheimer's disease

When immune cells move throughout the brain, they act as the first line of defense against viruses, toxic materials and damaged neurons, rushing over to clear out them.

8 Nov 2021

'Rewiring' the mitochondria in macrophages can resolve inflammatory reactions

New data from a research team at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg shows how inflammatory reactions can be resolved by changes to the metabolism of macrophages.

8 Nov 2021

Multiple sclerosis drug improves memory in mouse model of Alzheimer's disease

Losing memory is a hallmark of Alzheimer's, a symptom of the disease that depletes a patient's quality of life. Improving memory and slowing cognitive changes caused by the disease is an ongoing challenge for researchers seeking to develop novel therapies.

8 Nov 2021