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Study identifies new biomarkers for the prognosis of gastric adenocarcinoma

Study identifies new biomarkers for the prognosis of gastric adenocarcinoma

A study headed by UCM reports that polymorphisms in gene TGFB1 and low plasma levels of protein TGFB1 serve as biomarkers for the gastric adenocarcinoma prognosis.

19 Mar 2021

Immune receptor proteins can help treat autoimmune diseases

Immune receptor proteins can help treat autoimmune diseases

TARM1 is a receptor protein, whose function in the working of the immune system is not known yet. Now, in a new research work, Japanese researchers have analyzed mouse models to investigate the promising role of TARM1 protein in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.

From Tokyo University of Science 18 Mar 2021

Study provides clues for designing more effective antiviral drugs

Study provides clues for designing more effective antiviral drugs

An international research team from the University of Turku based in Finland and PennState University based in the United States has solved an ancient puzzle of how living organisms differentiate between DNA and RNA building blocks at the time of gene expression, offering new possibilities for designing novel antiviral medications.

18 Mar 2021

Study reveals molecular profiles of Parkinson's disease

Study reveals molecular profiles of Parkinson's disease

The second most common neurodegenerative disorder is Parkinson’s disease, but despite this, not much is known about the causes of this condition.

17 Mar 2021

ADAR1 protein offers a potential therapeutic target for cancer

ADAR1 protein offers a potential therapeutic target for cancer

A research team has discovered a new role of ADAR1 and found that the ADAR1p110 isoform controls genome stability at the ends of chromosomes.

15 Mar 2021

Cryogenic electron microscopy helps visualize 3D structure of complex responsible for gene regulation

Cryogenic electron microscopy helps visualize 3D structure of complex responsible for gene regulation

A research team has looked inside a human cell to visualize a multi-subunit machine that is responsible for controlling the expression of genes.

15 Mar 2021

Environmental DNA could help better understand grasses that cause allergies

Environmental DNA could help better understand grasses that cause allergies

Pollen from grass is a significant outdoor allergen that causes widespread and expensive respiratory conditions, such as hay fever (rhinitis) and allergic asthma.

15 Mar 2021

Optimized nano-micelles can induce efficient genome editing in mouse brain

Optimized nano-micelles can induce efficient genome editing in mouse brain

A research team has reported that improved nano-micelles can trigger efficient genome editing in the mouse brain.

15 Mar 2021

Scientists reveal how critical enzyme in the cell works

Scientists reveal how critical enzyme in the cell works

S-acylation is the process of chemically linking a lipid to protein via a thioester bond. It is an important process of the cell that regulates the localization and function of numerous proteins.

12 Mar 2021

Study reveals mechanisms behind the activation of MRN complex

Study reveals mechanisms behind the activation of MRN complex

Researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology have revealed mechanisms behind the stimulation of the MRN complex—the DNA scissors of the cells.

11 Mar 2021

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

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

Researchers have found that AEG12, a mosquito protein, strongly suppresses the class of viruses causing dengue, yellow fever, Zika, and West Nile.

11 Mar 2021

Study sheds light on how T cells specialize to combat pathogens

Study sheds light on how T cells specialize to combat pathogens

Scientists from the University of Basel have gained insights into the specialization of T cells.

11 Mar 2021

Study reveals mechanism that regulates genes on sex chromosomes

Study reveals mechanism that regulates genes on sex chromosomes

In the human population, males have one X and one Y chromosomes and females have two X chromosomes. As a result, somatic cells have unique mechanisms that maintain the same gene expression levels on the X chromosome between both genders.

10 Mar 2021

Spraying leaves with vitamin C can dramatically increase protein production

Spraying leaves with vitamin C can dramatically increase protein production

The production of high-value pharmaceutical proteins in plants provides benefits over other manufacturing techniques.

10 Mar 2021

Comprehensive mutation map helps better understand the biological processes underlying Alzheimer's

Comprehensive mutation map helps better understand the biological processes underlying Alzheimer's

A study published in the journal eLife made all the possible mutations in the amyloid beta peptide and tested how they influence its aggregation into plaques, a pathological hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

10 Mar 2021

New drug target identified for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

New drug target identified for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Scientists have discovered a key mechanism that enables dangerous bacteria to develop resistance to antibiotics.

9 Mar 2021

Combined treatment can effectively destroy insects in stored grains

Combined treatment can effectively destroy insects in stored grains

Insects, mold, and bacteria in stored grains can be effectively killed through a combined treatment of essential oil vapors and irradiation.

8 Mar 2021

Cactus pear could provide biofuel as well as sustainable food and livestock feed

Cactus pear could provide biofuel as well as sustainable food and livestock feed

Could cactus pear become a major crop like soybeans and corn in the near future, and help provide a biofuel source, as well as a sustainable food and forage crop?

8 Mar 2021

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

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

Chemotherapy has a damaging effect on hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) in bone marrow. However, once chemotherapy ends, HSPCs regenerate, a process that has remained unknown--until now.

From Osaka University 8 Mar 2021

New sensor can rapidly detect RNA and DNA molecules

New sensor can rapidly detect RNA and DNA molecules

According to a new study, a tiny sensor used in brain chemistry research can rapidly identify the crucial molecules that offer the genetic instructions for life.

5 Mar 2021

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