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Study unravels gene expression control mechanism with immunity and cancer implications

Despite alternative polyadenylation (APA) affecting a larger part of human genes, the importance of APA was not well understood.

21 Jul 2021

Modification in some RNA molecules could protect against non-alcoholic fatty liver

RNA molecules while carrying genetic instructions from DNA to the protein-making machinery of cells could help guard against non-alcoholic fatty liver.

21 Jul 2021

Rapid, more accurate test to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Japanese researchers have come up with a highly accurate, rapid test for identifying antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in human serum.

19 Jul 2021

Study discloses neuroprotective properties of aromatic turmerone and its derivatives

Scientists discovered that aromatic turmerone and its derivatives have a direct effect on the dopaminergic nerves.

16 Jul 2021

New technique to quantify resistance levels of plants to microbial pathogens

Researchers have achieved major technological advances in various biology techniques, enabling their high-throughput implementation.

16 Jul 2021

Insights on double-strand break repair may provide better understanding of cancer development

The BRCA1 protein known widely for its role in hereditary breast cancer is also a vital part of the cellular system repairing double-stranded DNA breaks.

From Osaka University 16 Jul 2021

Study reveals neurotransmitter releases impairments in schizophrenia patients

A research team revealed that neurotransmitter release in the brain is impaired in patients with schizophrenia who possess a rare, single-gene mutation.

16 Jul 2021

$Microcrystal electron diffraction could help obtain potential pharmaceutical structures$

Microcrystal electron diffraction could help obtain potential pharmaceutical structures

In the process of drug development, solving structures of potential therapeutics with X-ray diffraction (XRD) has been a presumed, critical step so far.

16 Jul 2021

Too much heterogeneity is harmful in genome-wide association studies

The characteristics of plants of the same species can have different genetic causes depending on their origin. This is shown by a recent study at the University of Würzburg.

15 Jul 2021

Low-cost method of DNA testing on cocoa beans could transform the chocolate industry

A new method of DNA testing on cocoa beans could revolutionize the chocolate industry, offering consumers greater reassurance about the origins and ethics of their beloved confectionery, and giving the global cocoa industry a precision tool to help end slavery and child labor.

From University of Bath 15 Jul 2021

Mass spectrometry: Important analytical tool to understand Huntington’s disease proteome

Mass spectrometry has emerged as an important analytical tool for gaining a better understanding of mechanisms underlying Huntington's disease (HD), alongside the increased availability of cell and animal models of the disease.

14 Jul 2021

Novel gene therapy offers hope to children with genetic, neurodegenerative diseases

Newly devised gene therapy can help children born with AADC, a rare genetic disorder that causes developmental and physical disabilities.

13 Jul 2021

DNA logic circuits fabricated for performing extensive biomedical applications

An extensive array of complex structures can be designed and assembled based on complementary base pairing rules to produce DNA molecular devices.

13 Jul 2021

Optogenetic control of stomatal guard cells could help prevent transpiration in plants

Stomata, the small microscopic pores present on leaves in plants, aids in regulating the influx of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

13 Jul 2021

Study reveals the relationship between gut microbiome and neurodegenerative disorders

Eran Blacher bagged the NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize 2021 for his work in highlighting the relationship between the microbiome and neurodegenerative diseases.

12 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

Protein's 'silent code' influences cell movement

The protein actin is ubiquitous and essential for life. In mammals, every cell expresses two of its forms, beta-actin and gamma-nonmuscle-actin. Despite having distinct roles, the two forms are nearly identical, sharing 99% of their amino acid sequence.

8 Jul 2021

Molecular & Structural Biology

Study unravels gene expression control mechanism with immunity and cancer implications

Modification in some RNA molecules could protect against non-alcoholic fatty liver

Rapid, more accurate test to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Study discloses neuroprotective properties of aromatic turmerone and its derivatives

New technique to quantify resistance levels of plants to microbial pathogens

Insights on double-strand break repair may provide better understanding of cancer development

Study reveals neurotransmitter releases impairments in schizophrenia patients

Microcrystal electron diffraction could help obtain potential pharmaceutical structures

Too much heterogeneity is harmful in genome-wide association studies

Low-cost method of DNA testing on cocoa beans could transform the chocolate industry

Mass spectrometry: Important analytical tool to understand Huntington’s disease proteome

Novel gene therapy offers hope to children with genetic, neurodegenerative diseases

DNA logic circuits fabricated for performing extensive biomedical applications

Optogenetic control of stomatal guard cells could help prevent transpiration in plants

Study reveals the relationship between gut microbiome and neurodegenerative disorders

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

Protein's 'silent code' influences cell movement

Meat and meat-based substitutes vary widely in their nutritional content

Lipidomics study reveals schizophrenic patients’ resistance to antipsychotic drugs

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

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