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Study shows how motor proteins function in their native crowded cell environments

Several diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, have been associated with the defective functioning of motor proteins involved in cell transport.

From New York University (NYU) 7 Jul 2020

Researchers design novel enzyme to study the interactions between proteins

Proteins regulate several physiological functions that are crucial for living things in vivo. More than 20,000 protein types are found in human beings.

7 Jul 2020

Cornell pathologists identify new fungal pathogen that causes bitter rot disease in apples

In a study of New York state apple orchards, Cornell University plant pathologists have identified a new fungal pathogen that causes bitter rot disease in apples. In addition, a second related fungus known to cause rot disease in other fruits was found for the first time in apples.

7 Jul 2020

COVID-19 pandemic can provide an opportunity to create sustainable societies

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the world into turmoil and disrupted the status quo, but it is also providing opportunities for innovation in the way we live and work.

7 Jul 2020

Brain's dedicated immune cells clear paths through 'scaffolding' to let neurons talk

To make new memories, our brain cells first must find one another. Small protrusions that bud out from the ends of neurons' long, branching tentacles dock neurons together so they can talk.

7 Jul 2020

DNA repair tool is tailored to deal with specific type of complex break, study shows

Our cells are constantly dividing, and as they do, the DNA molecule - our genetic code - sometimes gets broken. DNA has twin strands, and a break in both is considered especially dangerous.

7 Jul 2020

BU researchers develop new way to better understand human cell communication

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine have developed and implemented a new way to better understand how human cells communicate with each other, how this communication is disrupted in human diseases and how this can be corrected pharmacologically.

7 Jul 2020

Understanding the role of a cyanobacterial protein in photosynthesis

Cyanobacteria, commonly referred to as blue-green algae, are the first organisms on earth that learned to extract electrons from water and convert sunlight to usable energy through photosynthesis.

7 Jul 2020

Lessons from early embryo could increase the efficiency of cell reprogramming

Cell reprogramming provides an outstanding opportunity for the artificial generation of stem cells for regenerative medicine approaches in the clinic.

7 Jul 2020

Researchers develop new model to assess the role of ecological engineers

When individuals think of engineering in nature, they would think of beavers whose machinations can mold the landscape by producing lakes.

6 Jul 2020

New device can help test potential drug candidates for COVID-19

Scientists have created a human cell “membrane on a chip” that enables tracking of the interaction of drugs and infectious agents with the human cells.

6 Jul 2020

Organoids reveal inflammatory processes that play a role in infectious diseases

Research is employing mini-organs to model the digestive tract in the laboratory setting. These supposed organoids shed light on the inflammatory processes.

6 Jul 2020

New method can help estimate environmental DNA levels in aquatic ecosystems

Ecologists have started to intensely study such DNA molecules, known as environmental DNA, to evaluate how macro-organisms are distributed.

6 Jul 2020

Black raspberries may reduce skin inflammation associated with allergies, mouse study shows

Eating black raspberries might reduce inflammation associated with skin allergies, a new study indicates.

6 Jul 2020

Researchers identify protective antibodies for rare, polio-like disease in children

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Purdue University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have isolated human monoclonal antibodies that potentially can prevent a rare but devastating polio-like illness in children linked to a respiratory viral infection.

6 Jul 2020

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Study shows how motor proteins function in their native crowded cell environments

Researchers design novel enzyme to study the interactions between proteins

Cornell pathologists identify new fungal pathogen that causes bitter rot disease in apples

COVID-19 pandemic can provide an opportunity to create sustainable societies

Brain's dedicated immune cells clear paths through 'scaffolding' to let neurons talk

DNA repair tool is tailored to deal with specific type of complex break, study shows

BU researchers develop new way to better understand human cell communication

Understanding the role of a cyanobacterial protein in photosynthesis

Lessons from early embryo could increase the efficiency of cell reprogramming

Researchers develop new model to assess the role of ecological engineers

New device can help test potential drug candidates for COVID-19

Organoids reveal inflammatory processes that play a role in infectious diseases

New method can help estimate environmental DNA levels in aquatic ecosystems

Black raspberries may reduce skin inflammation associated with allergies, mouse study shows

Researchers identify protective antibodies for rare, polio-like disease in children

Unique method could help fight antibiotic resistance

Study shows how epigenetics contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases

Novel technology significantly improves the quality of stem cells

Algae show excellent potential for green energy production

Study highlights the role of hematopoietic immune cells in gene regulation

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