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T cells play a vital role in controlling SARS-CoV-2 during acute phase of infection

Ever since SARS-CoV-2 first appeared, researchers have been trying to understand whether sometimes the immune system does more harm than good during the acute phase of COVID-19. The latest study by researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology clearly argues in favor of the immune system.

17 Sep 2020

Research can help farmers select the best cover crops to protect the soil

Farmers around the world are keen to protect their most important asset: their soil. The soil supports and enriches their crops. But the relatively thin layer of topsoil can readily wash away into streams, carrying unwanted nutrients with it.

17 Sep 2020

Scientists investigate how soils are affected by deforestation in the tropics

Tropical forest soils play a crucial role in providing vital ecosystem functions. They provide nutrients for plants, store carbon and regulate greenhouse gases, as well as storing and filtering water, and protection against erosion.

17 Sep 2020

Mathematical model can determine the impact of immune system on tumor evolution

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and the Moffitt Cancer Centre have created a mathematical model that can determine the impact of the immune system on tumor evolution.

17 Sep 2020

Research finds gene family critical to unlocking vertebrate evolution

New University of Colorado Boulder-led research finds that the traits that make vertebrates distinct from invertebrates were made possible by the emergence of a new set of genes 500 million years ago, documenting an important episode in evolution where new genes played a significant role in the evolution of novel traits in vertebrates.

17 Sep 2020

Mouse model reveals neurons responsible for guiding adaptive behavior

Humans, like other animals, have the ability to constantly adapt to new situations. Researchers at the Brain Research Institute of the University of Zurich have utilized a mouse model to reveal which neurons in the brain are in command in guiding adaptive behavior.

17 Sep 2020

Researchers identify the targets of immune rejection

Human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) show promise in regenerative medicine for how they lead to the fraction of every other type of cells in the body.

17 Sep 2020

Study pinpoints specific protein involved in the mass production of antibodies

A team of researchers has discovered how a specific protein called JAGN1 plays a crucial role in the production of antibodies.

17 Sep 2020

Study shows immune cells contribute to brain infection

A new study shows how the immune system has a damaging effect on a severe brain condition, which is most commonly caused by the cold sore virus.

17 Sep 2020

Epigenetic defects in the human genome cause genetic disorders

A study has demonstrated that epigenetic defects in the human genome are common and occur in an unlimited number of genes that lead to genetic disorders.

17 Sep 2020

RAPID Slit Seals offer significant benefits for maintaining integrity of drug samples

BioChromato Inc. reports that the pharmacokinetics department at a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company has found that RAPID Slit Seals offer significant benefits compared to conventional silicone mats for maintaining the integrity of microplate samples.

From BioChromato Inc. 17 Sep 2020

Postnova Analytics' 2D FFF system opens up completely new ways for separations

Postnova Analytics powerful EAF4 technology combines the principle of Electrical and Asymmetrical Flow Field-Flow Fractionation in just one system.

From Postnova Analytics 17 Sep 2020

Growing algae for biofuels in the dark using solar-generated electricity

Algae could compete with petroleum as the fuel of the future if only the process of growing it was more efficient. Thanks to a fellowship from the Link Foundation, it soon could be.

16 Sep 2020

Researchers identify genetic markers for migraine

According to current estimates, a migraine is a highly prevalent illness and around 15% of the global population is estimated to suffer from this.

16 Sep 2020

Scientists identify the structure of protein fiber associated with early-onset type 2 diabetes

For the first time, researchers have detected the structure of a protein fiber associated with early-onset type 2 diabetes.

16 Sep 2020

Study shows how neural circuits are refined in response to sensory cues

According to a study published in the Neuron journal in September 2020, immune cells play a surprising role in fine-tuning the neural circuits of the brain.

16 Sep 2020

Researchers develop an advanced tool for accurate assembly of organelle genomes

The mitochondrial genome and plastid genome denote the parts of endosymbiotic organelle inheritance in eukaryotes that have persisted in organelles.

16 Sep 2020

Researchers unravel the molecular basis underlying colorectal cancer

A team of scientists has unraveled the molecular mechanism behind one of the causes of colorectal cancer, and a treatment target.

15 Sep 2020

Viruses provide a "coup de grace" when ocean algae are stressed and dying

Scientists have long believed that ocean viruses always quickly kill algae, but Rutgers-led research shows they live in harmony with algae and viruses provide a "coup de grace" only when blooms of algae are already stressed and dying.

From Rutgers University 15 Sep 2020

Researchers examine micromechanical behavior of plant tissues to improve food production

QUT researchers are working to design faster, cheaper, and better ways to store food. Published in journal PLOS ONE, researchers used QUT's supercomputing facilities to examine the micromechanical behavior of plant tissues and how biological cells behave while dehydrated or dried.

15 Sep 2020