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Cyclo(L-Pro-L-Tyr): A Promising Tyrosinase Inhibitor Derived from Skin Bacteria

Melanin protects the skin-;the body's largest organ and a vital component of the immune system-;from the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

6 Aug 2024

The Importance of Antioxidant Therapy in Preventing Parkinson's Disease

The neurodegenerative condition known as Parkinson's disease is caused by the death of neurons that generate dopamine, a neurotransmitter essential for both motor control and cognitive function.

6 Aug 2024

Unveiling the Roots of Deadly Infant Leukemia

Researchers at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute have identified the genetic foundation for newborn B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (B-ALL) glucocorticoid resistance through MLL gene rearrangements.

6 Aug 2024

Discovery of Novel Macrophage Population Offers Hope for Lung Repair Post-Viral Infection

Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have discovered a new population of macrophages, important innate immune cells that populate the lungs after injury caused by respiratory viruses.

5 Aug 2024

Mast Cells Recruit Neutrophils in Immune Response

Mast cells are well-known for their part in allergic reactions, but the immune system relies heavily on them. They release chemicals in response to allergens, which cause common allergy symptoms like tissue swelling and inflammation.

5 Aug 2024

Shared Mechanisms in Human and Yeast DNA Replication Revealed

Humans and baker's yeast have more in common than meets the eye, including an important mechanism that helps ensure DNA is copied correctly, reports a pair of studies published in the journals Science and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

5 Aug 2024

Megamonas Bacteria Identified as Potential Obesity Culprit

A recent study from Cell Host & Microbe identifies Megamonas as a possible bacteria linked to obesity based on a large-scale cohort of obese Chinese people. This study demonstrates how the bacterium increases lipid absorption, breaks down intestinal myo-inositol, and causes obesity, which may lead to future approaches for managing obesity.

5 Aug 2024

Researchers Uncover How Phage Infection Dynamics Affect Viral Entry at Single-Cell Level

The process by which phages-;viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria-;enter cells has been studied for over 50 years.

5 Aug 2024

Multispecies Transmission of Avian Flu Virus Includes Dairy Cattle, Cats, and Raccoons

A viral spillover of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus belonging to the hemagglutinin 5 neuraminidase 1 (H5N1) 2.3.4.4b clade among herds of dairy cattle.

5 Aug 2024

Breakthrough Method Captures Aging Impact on Alzheimer’s Disease in Lab-Grown Neurons

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a way to capture the effects of aging in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

2 Aug 2024

Geographic Origin Plays Key Role in Tuberculosis Infection, Harvard Study Finds

For some forms of tuberculosis, the chances that an exposed person will get infected depend on whether the individual and the bacteria share a hometown, according to a new study comparing how different strains move through mixed populations in cosmopolitan cities.

2 Aug 2024

Innovative Nanosensing Method Promises Safer Gene Therapy with Improved AAV Vector Quality

Over the past few decades, there has been remarkable progress in genetic manipulation technologies, bringing us closer to the point where genes can be modified in vivo.

2 Aug 2024

Exploring Drug Repurposing For Arboviral Infections Through Cavitomix

The CavitOmiX drug discovery method, developed by the drug and enzyme discovery platform Innophore.

2 Aug 2024

Novel Microscopy Method Revolutionizes Imaging with Reduced Radiation and Faster Results

An international team of scientists, led by Trinity College Dublin, has devised an innovative imaging method using state-of-the-art microscopes that significantly reduces the time and radiation required.

1 Aug 2024

Highly Reactive RNA Building Blocks for Enhanced Chip Production

A multinational research team under the direction of the University of Vienna has been successful in creating new RNA building blocks that exhibit increased photosensitivity and chemical reactivity. In biotechnological and medical research, RNA chips can be produced much faster as a result of this.

1 Aug 2024

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Cyclo(L-Pro-L-Tyr): A Promising Tyrosinase Inhibitor Derived from Skin Bacteria

The Importance of Antioxidant Therapy in Preventing Parkinson's Disease

Unveiling the Roots of Deadly Infant Leukemia

Discovery of Novel Macrophage Population Offers Hope for Lung Repair Post-Viral Infection

Mast Cells Recruit Neutrophils in Immune Response

Shared Mechanisms in Human and Yeast DNA Replication Revealed

Megamonas Bacteria Identified as Potential Obesity Culprit

Researchers Uncover How Phage Infection Dynamics Affect Viral Entry at Single-Cell Level

Multispecies Transmission of Avian Flu Virus Includes Dairy Cattle, Cats, and Raccoons

Breakthrough Method Captures Aging Impact on Alzheimer’s Disease in Lab-Grown Neurons

Geographic Origin Plays Key Role in Tuberculosis Infection, Harvard Study Finds

Innovative Nanosensing Method Promises Safer Gene Therapy with Improved AAV Vector Quality

Exploring Drug Repurposing For Arboviral Infections Through Cavitomix

Novel Microscopy Method Revolutionizes Imaging with Reduced Radiation and Faster Results

Highly Reactive RNA Building Blocks for Enhanced Chip Production

Breakthrough in Understanding Brain's Master Protein

Revealing the Spatial Dynamics of Sebum Production

Discovery of Immune Cell Reservoirs Near Glioblastomas Offers New Treatment Possibilities

New CRISPR-Based Test Achieves Rapid Detection of Tuberculosis

Gut Microbiome Influences Cancer Risk Through Carcinogen Metabolism

Driving Support for Pharmaceutical Testing Through Continuous Innovation

From Memory to Metaplasticity: Unraveling the Brain's Secrets

Revolutionizing Mass Spectrometry: A Deep Dive into Plasmion’s SICRIT® Technology

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