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Scientists identify two drug candidates that counteract deficiencies caused by lack of MECP2 gene

Most autism spectrum disorders have a complex, multifactorial genetic component, making it difficult to find specific treatments. Rett syndrome is an exception.

9 Dec 2020

Head injuries and long sleep deprivation can affect neurogenerative processes

Scientists from the School of Biomedicine of Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) with colleagues from Italy, Spain, Romania, and Sweden suggest a way to protect the brain and minimize neurodegenerative processes after concussion head injuries in the presence of extensive previous sleep deprivation.

9 Dec 2020

Researchers explore alternative devices to advance the use of micro-supercapacitors in wearable devices

A stretchable system that can harvest energy from human breathing and motion for use in wearable health-monitoring devices may be possible, according to an international team of researchers, led by Huanyu "Larry" Cheng, Dorothy Quiggle Career Development Professor in Penn State's Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics.

9 Dec 2020

Chemists identify a new method to make valuable hydrocarbons

Inspired by light-sensing bacteria that thrive near hot oceanic vents, synthetic chemists at Rice University have found a mild method to make valuable hydrocarbons known as olefins, or alkenes.

8 Dec 2020

Using magnetic bacteria to control liquids at the micro level

ETH scientists use magnetic bacteria to control liquids at the micro level. They are already thinking about using them in the human bloodstream for precision delivery of cancer drugs to a tumor.

8 Dec 2020

Researchers develop new method to evaluate vaccine safety

A research group at the University of Turku, Finland, has led the development of a new method to evaluate vaccine safety. The new method may significantly reduce the use of animal testing in the vaccine industry.

8 Dec 2020

Study findings can guide personalized breast cancer therapies based on melatonin

A Brazilian study published in the Journal of Pineal Research describes a group of genes potentially regulated by the hormone melatonin in some types of cancer, especially breast cancer.

8 Dec 2020

Researchers find elevated biomarker for blood vessel damage in children with SARS-CoV-2

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have found elevated levels of a biomarker related to blood vessel damage in children with SARS-CoV-2 infection, even if the children had minimal or no symptoms of COVID-19.

8 Dec 2020

Labconco unveils 65% larger class II enclosure uniquely designed for lab instrumentation

As the automation of laboratory instrumentation continues to grow exponentially, Labconco unveils a timely advancement for biological safety.

From Labconco 8 Dec 2020

Researchers identify new mechanism through which plants can regulate gene expression

Just like other organisms, plants must respond dynamically to a variety of cues over their lifetime. Going through different developmental stages, or altering their form in response to a drought or drastic temperature change requires altering which of their genes are expressed into proteins and when those processes occur.

8 Dec 2020

Sensory stimulation improves perception of phantom limbs, leads to better muscle movement

A significant amount of research and development has gone into creating sophisticated prosthetic limbs and learning how to effectively control them.

8 Dec 2020

Degenerative process can be reversed by practicing regular aerobic exercise, shows study

Adipose tissue is not just a simple reservoir of energy for periods of food scarcity. It contributes significantly to regulation of the metabolism, releasing various molecules into the bloodstream, including microRNAs that modulate the expression of key genes in different parts of the organism, including the liver, pancreas, and muscles.

8 Dec 2020

Researchers address variability of disease severity in respiratory tract infections

Is it possible to predict the course of a viral respiratory tract infection - for instance one caused by a coronavirus - based on individual patient characteristics? This question will be addressed by Dr. Victor Corman and his junior research group at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin.

8 Dec 2020

Study compares effects of two omega-3s in older adults with obesity and chronic inflammation

The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA work differently against chronic inflammation, according to the results of a small randomized study, suggesting each has its own important role to play in regulating the immune system.

8 Dec 2020

Chronic sleep disruption can lead to depression in adolescents, study shows

Chronic sleep disruption during adolescence can lead to depression in both males and females and alters stress reactivity in females, according to a new study led by University of Ottawa researchers.

7 Dec 2020

Salk neuroscientists win NIH grants to gain new insights into brain function

Salk Institute neuroscientists Edward Callaway, Sreekanth Chalasani, and Nancy Padilla Coreano have been named recipients in the 2020 round of grants from the National Institutes of Health to gain new insights into brain function.

7 Dec 2020

Xylitol and grapefruit seed extract shows promise in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection, study finds

A team of researchers at the Feinberg School of Medicine demonstrated that xylitol and grapefruit seed extract (GSE) could prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection. These can be used as a nasal spray to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

7 Dec 2020

Artificial network model describes entire movement planning in the brain

Every day we effortlessly make countless grasping movements. We take a key in our hand, open the front door by operating the door handle, then pull it closed from the outside and lock it with the key. What is a natural matter for us is based on a complex interaction of our eyes, different regions of the brain and ultimately our muscles in the arm and hand.

7 Dec 2020

FDA authorizes first COVID-19 test to detect COVID-19, influenza A and B

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the first diagnostic test for at home collection of patient samples to detect both COVID-19 and influenza A and B (flu).

7 Dec 2020

Study offers suggestions for reducing risk of COVID-19 transmission in car's ventilation system

A new study of airflow patterns inside a car's passenger cabin offers some suggestions for potentially reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission while sharing rides with others.

7 Dec 2020

Laboratory News and Research

Scientists identify two drug candidates that counteract deficiencies caused by lack of MECP2 gene

Head injuries and long sleep deprivation can affect neurogenerative processes

Researchers explore alternative devices to advance the use of micro-supercapacitors in wearable devices

Chemists identify a new method to make valuable hydrocarbons

Using magnetic bacteria to control liquids at the micro level

Researchers develop new method to evaluate vaccine safety

Study findings can guide personalized breast cancer therapies based on melatonin

Researchers find elevated biomarker for blood vessel damage in children with SARS-CoV-2

Labconco unveils 65% larger class II enclosure uniquely designed for lab instrumentation

Researchers identify new mechanism through which plants can regulate gene expression

Sensory stimulation improves perception of phantom limbs, leads to better muscle movement

Degenerative process can be reversed by practicing regular aerobic exercise, shows study

Researchers address variability of disease severity in respiratory tract infections

Study compares effects of two omega-3s in older adults with obesity and chronic inflammation

Chronic sleep disruption can lead to depression in adolescents, study shows

Salk neuroscientists win NIH grants to gain new insights into brain function

Xylitol and grapefruit seed extract shows promise in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection, study finds

Artificial network model describes entire movement planning in the brain

FDA authorizes first COVID-19 test to detect COVID-19, influenza A and B

Study offers suggestions for reducing risk of COVID-19 transmission in car's ventilation system

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