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Virus-infected cells endure long-term changes, says study

Scientists from the University of Basel observed in experiments with mice that cells can self-heal and eradicate viruses.

31 Aug 2021

Researchers develop a method to engineer new functionalities into cells

Researchers at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have developed a method to engineer new functionalities into cells. The results were published today in the journal Cell in the article "Dual film-like organelles enable spatial separation of orthogonal eukaryotic translation".

26 Aug 2021

Study unravels new aspects of prions causing untreatable neurodegenerative conditions

A new study achieved the highest-ever resolution imaging of an infectious prion, offering atomic-level data of how these abnormal proteins assemble.

25 Aug 2021

Study devises novel process to purify exosomes from cow’s milk

Cells produce exosomes, the nano-sized biological capsules, to protect and courier delicate molecules across the body. The capsules are hard enough to resist enzymatic breakdown and acidic and temperature fluctuations in the bloodstream and gut, which makes them a major candidate for drug delivery.

25 Aug 2021

Scientists isolate monoclonal antibodies against alphaviruses

A research group has isolated monoclonal antibodies that, in laboratory and animal studies, prohibited infection by alphaviruses.

From Vanderbilt University 24 Aug 2021

Study utilizes scanning probe microscopy to analyze organ-on-a-chip

Recently, scientists from Tohoku University created a novel analytical technique that visualizes cell functions in MPS using scanning probe microscopy (SPM).

24 Aug 2021

Study shows how microbial communities adapt to threats of soil acidification

A team of researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology recently demonstrated ways by which microbial communities adapt to the risks of soil acidification.

24 Aug 2021

Stress signal from fat cells could help protect against cardiac damage induced by obesity

A stress signal received by the heart from fat could help protect against cardiac damage induced by obesity, a new study led by UT Southwestern researchers suggests.

23 Aug 2021

Study finds the link between circular RNA and alternative splicing in gastric cancer

At the Chinese Academy of Sciences, scientists have now come up with a mechanism used by circular RNA to inhibit the metastasis of gastric cancer cells.

23 Aug 2021

Study uncovers mechanism behind skin cell transformation

Researchers have created a recipe for turning skin cells into primitive muscle-like cells that can be sustained indefinitely in the laboratory.

23 Aug 2021

Research reveals Alzheimer’s protein accumulates inside nerve cells

Experimental research has shown that amyloid-beta, the Alzheimer’s protein, accumulates within nerve cells.

23 Aug 2021

Study discovers Parkinson’s disease-linked protein impairs mitochondria

Recently, researchers discovered that a protein linked with Parkinson’s disease can impair mitochondria.

23 Aug 2021

Study unravels key mechanism by which Xanthomonas bacteria infect crops

At Nanyang Technological University, a research team has identified, for the first time, a crucial mechanism by which a serious plant disease can infect crops.

From Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) 23 Aug 2021

Newly developed premature cells can support early heart development

A research group led by Massachusetts General Hospital has developed premature cells that promote early heart development but disappear soon after birth.

23 Aug 2021

Study reveals the biology and treatment behind rare rheumatoid-like autoinflammatory condition

The absence of a protein that activates the body's antiviral defenses can cause a rare rheumatoid-like autoinflammatory condition that is treatable with an FDA-approved class of drugs known as TNF (tumor necrosis factor) inhibitors, a global research team led by Mount Sinai has found.

20 Aug 2021

New mouse line reveals the state of proteostasis in mammalian brain for the first time

Proteins are the "tools" of our cells – they are essential to all vital tasks. However, they are only able to do their jobs if they fold correctly and adopt their respective, very specific 3D structure.

20 Aug 2021

Researchers reveal how ubiquitous signaling molecule plays a critical role in male fertility

Mammalian sperm cannot fertilize an egg from the get-go. It's an ability acquired only after insemination, during passage through the female reproductive tract, and requires two consecutive, time-sensitive processes to provide sperm with the physical and biochemical traits necessary to complete their fundamental job.

From UC San Diego 20 Aug 2021

New research identifies a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock

A gene called Npas4, already known to play a key role in balancing excitatory and inhibitory inputs in brain cells, appears to also be a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock, new research led by UT Southwestern scientists suggests.

20 Aug 2021

Researchers develop heat-controllable CAR T cells to kill tumors and prevent relapse

A team of researchers led by bioengineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology is expanding the precision and ability of a revolutionary immunotherapy that is already transforming oncology. CAR T-Cell therapy has been hailed by patients, clinical-researchers, investors, and the media as a viable cure for some cancers.

19 Aug 2021

New gene activity sensors, activators could help treat diabetes, cancer, and other disorders

People likely have apps on their cellphone. A new study at Rice University provides the viability of apps for actual cells.

19 Aug 2021

Cell Biology

Virus-infected cells endure long-term changes, says study

Researchers develop a method to engineer new functionalities into cells

Study unravels new aspects of prions causing untreatable neurodegenerative conditions

Study devises novel process to purify exosomes from cow’s milk

Scientists isolate monoclonal antibodies against alphaviruses

Study utilizes scanning probe microscopy to analyze organ-on-a-chip

Study shows how microbial communities adapt to threats of soil acidification

Stress signal from fat cells could help protect against cardiac damage induced by obesity

Study finds the link between circular RNA and alternative splicing in gastric cancer

Study uncovers mechanism behind skin cell transformation

Research reveals Alzheimer’s protein accumulates inside nerve cells

Study discovers Parkinson’s disease-linked protein impairs mitochondria

Study unravels key mechanism by which Xanthomonas bacteria infect crops

Newly developed premature cells can support early heart development

Study reveals the biology and treatment behind rare rheumatoid-like autoinflammatory condition

New mouse line reveals the state of proteostasis in mammalian brain for the first time

Researchers reveal how ubiquitous signaling molecule plays a critical role in male fertility

New research identifies a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock

Researchers develop heat-controllable CAR T cells to kill tumors and prevent relapse

New gene activity sensors, activators could help treat diabetes, cancer, and other disorders

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