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Study reveals association between ribosomal DNA copy number and disease risk

Ribosomal DNA (rDNA) is present in hundreds of copies in the genome, but has not previously been part of genetic analyses.

15 May 2024

Study uncovers unique platelet population linked to aging and blood clotting diseases

As people age, they become more prone to blood clotting diseases, when blood cells called platelets clump together when they don't need to and can cause major issues such as strokes and cardiovascular disease.

15 May 2024

Investigating age-associated gene expression changes in mouse sweat glands

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 8, entitled, "Characterization of age-associated gene expression changes in mouse sweat glands."

15 May 2024

Innovative 'mini-brains' could revolutionize Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment

Using an innovative new method, a University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher is building tiny pseudo-organs from stem cells to help diagnose and treat Alzheimer's.

14 May 2024

Research unveils the dual subdomain structure of the centromere

Researchers from the Kops group in collaboration with researchers from the University of Edinburgh, made a surprising new discovery in the structure of the centromere, a structure that is involved in ensuring that chromosomes are segregated properly when a cell divides.

14 May 2024

Study sheds light on the crucial role of glutamate tRNA fragments in brain aging and Alzheimer's disease

A significant research paper published in the journal Cell Metabolism by the team of Prof. LIU Qiang at the University of Science and Technology of China reveals the critical role of glutamate tRNA fragments in brain aging and Alzheimer's disease.

14 May 2024

Research explores the effects of nuclear magnetic resonance on internal clock of cells

A research collaboration between the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the University of Oulu, Finland, the University of Innsbruck, Austria, and Florida Tech, USA, explored the effects of nuclear magnetic resonance on the internal clock of cells at different times of day and under oxygen deprivation.

13 May 2024

Protein mechanics key to cell nucleus entry, study finds

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and King's College London have discovered that how soft or rigid proteins are in certain regions can dictate how fast or slow they enter the nucleus.

13 May 2024

Research unlocks the role of macrophages in cancer relapse

Researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore at the National University of Singapore (NUS), have achieved breakthroughs in understanding relapse after chemotherapy for a type of cancer known as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

13 May 2024

Researchers discover a 'training program' driving parietal cell development

Common conditions such as indigestion and heartburn as well as peptic ulcers, autoimmune gastritis and stomach and esophageal cancers have one thing in common – they involve disruptions of the normal activity of parietal cells (PCs) in the stomach, the only cells in the body that produce acid.

10 May 2024

New study reveals key cells regulating fat tissue formation

Understanding how fat tissue forms and functions is crucial for addressing obesity and related metabolic diseases. However, adipose tissue, or body fat, behaves differently based on its location in the body.

9 May 2024

Breakthrough research offers promise for developing new immune therapies for cancer

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have made an important breakthrough that offers promise for developing new immune therapies for cancer.

9 May 2024

Study examines association between neighborhood disadvantage and DNA methylation in brain tissue

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 8, entitled, "The association between neighborhood deprivation and DNA methylation in an autopsy cohort."

9 May 2024

Mouse-rat chimeras offer functional liver cells for transplantation

Liver disease, due to viral infections, alcohol abuse, obesity, or cancer, accounts for 1 in every 25 deaths worldwide.

9 May 2024

Understanding aging through stochastic changes in cells

Aging clocks can measure the biological age of humans with high precision. Biological age can be influenced by environmental factors such as smoking or diet, thus deviating from the chronological age that is calculated using the date of birth.

9 May 2024

New modular epigenome editing platform sheds light on gene regulation mechanisms

Understanding how genes are regulated at the molecular level is a central challenge in modern biology.

9 May 2024

Cross-species liver cell growth could represent a solution to transplant shortage

Liver disease, due to viral infections, alcohol abuse, obesity, or cancer, accounts for 1 in every 25 deaths worldwide.

8 May 2024

New technique enables detailed mapping of proteins in individual cells

Researchers from Karolinska Institutet, together with Pixelgen Technologies, have developed and applied a technique that makes it possible to map proteins in individual cells in a completely new way, according to a new study in Nature Methods.

8 May 2024

Understanding cancer cell behavior: Cellular contractility modes and tumor aggressiveness

Understanding how cancerous cells spread from a primary tumor is important for any number of reasons, including determining the aggressiveness of the disease itself.

7 May 2024

Innovative methodologies for investigating intestinal mucus properties and response

As much as we might not want to think about it, mucus is everywhere in our bodies. It coats our airways and our digestive systems and serves as a first line of defense against pathogens, a habitat for our microbiomes, and a conveyor belt for our insides to keep everything moving smoothly.

7 May 2024

Cell Biology

Study reveals association between ribosomal DNA copy number and disease risk

Study uncovers unique platelet population linked to aging and blood clotting diseases

Investigating age-associated gene expression changes in mouse sweat glands

Innovative 'mini-brains' could revolutionize Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment

Research unveils the dual subdomain structure of the centromere

Study sheds light on the crucial role of glutamate tRNA fragments in brain aging and Alzheimer's disease

Research explores the effects of nuclear magnetic resonance on internal clock of cells

Protein mechanics key to cell nucleus entry, study finds

Research unlocks the role of macrophages in cancer relapse

Researchers discover a 'training program' driving parietal cell development

New study reveals key cells regulating fat tissue formation

Breakthrough research offers promise for developing new immune therapies for cancer

Study examines association between neighborhood disadvantage and DNA methylation in brain tissue

Mouse-rat chimeras offer functional liver cells for transplantation

Understanding aging through stochastic changes in cells

New modular epigenome editing platform sheds light on gene regulation mechanisms

Cross-species liver cell growth could represent a solution to transplant shortage

New technique enables detailed mapping of proteins in individual cells

Understanding cancer cell behavior: Cellular contractility modes and tumor aggressiveness

Innovative methodologies for investigating intestinal mucus properties and response

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