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Study unveils genetic variants that play key role in psychiatric, neurological conditions

The cerebral cortex is important for memory, thinking, attention, and information processing. It is an outer, folded, and comparatively thin “gray matter” layer of the brain.

27 Mar 2020

Gene deletion from insulin-producing cells prevents type 1 diabetes in mice

According to a new study performed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, deleting a gene from insulin-producing cells prevents the development of Type 1 diabetes in mice, by sparing the cells from being attacked by their own immune system.

27 Mar 2020

New model helps determine techniques used by cells to increase their sensitivity

The human body’s capability to identify foreign material, disease, and the location of food sources and toxins is governed by a mixture of chemicals surrounding the cells and also their ability to “read” these chemicals. Cells are extremely sensitive.

27 Mar 2020

Researchers engineer skin cells into brain cells for effective regenerative therapies

Precise activation of selfish genetic elements called LINE-1 (L1) retrotransposons is essential to develop functional brain cells in a lab dish.

27 Mar 2020

Fast & reliable tracking of Coronavirus patient samples

Ziath Ltd. has received orders for its DataPaq™ Mirage Rack Scanner from a growing number of laboratories that specialise in testing patient samples for Coronavirus Covid-19 infection.

From Ziath Ltd 27 Mar 2020

Researchers develop a modular system for genetic reprogramming of bacteria

Novel biomaterials could soon be created using magnetic bacteria.

26 Mar 2020

Study shows cellular protein shredders can help combat cancer

An international study, headed by the University of Bonn and Ulm University, has analyzed how the “protein shredder” of a cell can be particularly programmed to combat cancer.

26 Mar 2020

Study finds large gaps in the scientific knowledge of cannabis genome

In an international study published recently, researchers from the University of Saskatchewan report that combined scientific effort would be needed to assemble and map the genome of cannabis to unravel its full potential for human health and agriculture.

26 Mar 2020

Simulations reveal effects of spatial organization within cells on genetic processes

Scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have created the first-ever computational model of a human cell and simulated its behavior for 15 minutes.

26 Mar 2020

Detecting New Synthetic Cannabinoids

Dr. Alex Krotulski speaks to AZoLifeSciences about the importance of detecting new synthetic cannabinoids and how forensic laboratories are detecting these new cannabinoids.

From Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE) 26 Mar 2020

Study reveals key mechanism behind DNA repair processes

According to a study recently published in the eLife journal, researchers have demonstrated a crucial mechanism involved in the repair processes of DNA double-strand breaks.

25 Mar 2020

eDNA tool can help assess biodiversity of species

Next-generation DNA sequencing has been used by Curtin University scientists to get a deeper understanding of different species of animals, insects, and plants existing in the Perth and Pilbara parts of Western Australia.

25 Mar 2020

Primitive bacterial parasites were first to use CRISPR to combat against one another

Humans are not the first to leverage the benefits of CRISPR. Pioneering research at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) has enabled redefining what CRISPR is.

25 Mar 2020

Study develops high-resolution maps of microbial communities on the human tongue

Scientists in the United States have used a newly developed fluorescent imaging technique to create high-resolution maps of microbial communities on the human tongue.

25 Mar 2020

Identifying the sex chromosomes of Cannabis sativa

An international team of researchers has derived a new method that can determine the sex of cannabis sativa plants.

25 Mar 2020

Are the world’s beaches disappearing as a result of climate change?

This article aims to answer the question, are the world’s beaches disappearing as a result of climate change?

25 Mar 2020

Silica could increase the availability of water to crops

Scientists have discovered how biogenic amorphous silica could increase the availability of water to crops, increasing crop yield during droughts.

25 Mar 2020

Confronting the palm oil crisis: Identifying behaviors for targeted interventions

This article aims to confront the palm oil crisis and what targeted interventions are being put in place.

25 Mar 2020

Direct observation of glucose fingerprint using in vivo Raman spectroscopy

A method using noninvasive raman spectroscopy has been developed by scientists to measure blood glucose levels without the use of needles.

25 Mar 2020

Do Pancreatic Cells Write Their Own Autoimmune Ending?

Researchers have discovered that pancreatic cells, producing lipids, can create their own autoimmune ending. This article looks at how this is possible.

25 Mar 2020

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Study unveils genetic variants that play key role in psychiatric, neurological conditions

Gene deletion from insulin-producing cells prevents type 1 diabetes in mice

New model helps determine techniques used by cells to increase their sensitivity

Researchers engineer skin cells into brain cells for effective regenerative therapies

Fast & reliable tracking of Coronavirus patient samples

Researchers develop a modular system for genetic reprogramming of bacteria

Study shows cellular protein shredders can help combat cancer

Study finds large gaps in the scientific knowledge of cannabis genome

Simulations reveal effects of spatial organization within cells on genetic processes

Detecting New Synthetic Cannabinoids

Study reveals key mechanism behind DNA repair processes

eDNA tool can help assess biodiversity of species

Primitive bacterial parasites were first to use CRISPR to combat against one another

Study develops high-resolution maps of microbial communities on the human tongue

Identifying the sex chromosomes of Cannabis sativa

Are the world’s beaches disappearing as a result of climate change?

Silica could increase the availability of water to crops

Confronting the palm oil crisis: Identifying behaviors for targeted interventions

Direct observation of glucose fingerprint using in vivo Raman spectroscopy

Do Pancreatic Cells Write Their Own Autoimmune Ending?

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