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DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person’s body has the same DNA. Most DNA is located in the cell nucleus (where it is called nuclear DNA), but a small amount of DNA can also be found in the mitochondria (where it is called mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA).

Study reveals new insights into how the immune system prevents autoimmunity

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, and the Hospital for Special Surgery Research Institute have uncovered new details about how the immune system prevents the production of antibodies that can recognize and damage the body's own, healthy tissues.

29 Sep 2023

New biocomposite adhesive promises to revolutionize wound management and tissue repair

A team of researchers from China has made a significant breakthrough in biomedical engineering by developing a novel adhesive that promises to revolutionize wound management and tissue repair.

29 Sep 2023

New toolbox solves 50-year-old blood group mystery

Currently, a lot is known about which genes are responsible for our individual blood groups, however not much is understood about how and why the levels of the blood group molecules differ between one person and another.

29 Sep 2023

Cutting-edge NanoSIMS imaging sheds light on the progression of Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a complex neurodegenerative disorder that leads to the deterioration of specific types of neurons in the brain, resulting in a number of motor and non-motor symptoms.

29 Sep 2023

What are the pharmacological properties of black goji berries?

The pharmacological effects of the components of Lycium ruthenicum Murray fruits.

29 Sep 2023

Study reveals how DNA damage caused by chromosomal instability increases cancer invasiveness

Chromosomal instability is a phenomenon characterized by rapid changes in the number and structure of chromosomes during cell division.

28 Sep 2023

Unlocking the code: BigRNA's deep learning model predicts RNA behavior

Researchers have developed BigRNA, a groundbreaking deep learning model capable of predicting RNA behavior, including tissue-specific expression and splicing, directly from genomic DNA sequences. The model excels in identifying pathogenic variants and could be a game-changer in the development of personalized RNA-based therapies for treating genetic diseases.

28 Sep 2023

Grandmother's advice holds true: Scrubbing behind the ears and between the toes may help keep skin healthy

Grandmother was right: Scrubbing behind the ears and between the toes may help keep the skin in those regions healthy, or so says a new study by a team at the George Washington University.

28 Sep 2023

New framework for ethical microbiome research practices that include Indigenous communities

Every person hosts trillions of microorganisms, like bacteria and viruses, on their skin and in organs including those that make up the digestive tract, like their mouth, that collectively make up their microbiome.

28 Sep 2023

Insights and new directions in basic, clinical research into neurodegenerative diseases

A special supplement to the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, published by IOS Press, presents insights and new directions in both basic and clinical research into neurodegenerative diseases.

28 Sep 2023

Study reveals a complex interplay of genetic and epigenetic changes in Alzheimer’s disease progression

Alzheimer's disease affects more than 6 million people in the United States, and there are very few FDA-approved treatments that can slow the progression of the disease.

28 Sep 2023

Fatty liver disease susceptibility: study identifies interaction between estrogen receptor and genetic variant in women

Researchers pursued evidence of whether the interaction between the patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing 3 p.I148M variant and the female sex at the genetic and molecular level explains why premenopausal women remain protected against fatty liver disease, while a rapidly progressive disease ensues in some peri- and postmenopausal women.

28 Sep 2023

Supercharged tomatoes: Scientists engineer fruits packed with amino acids and flavonoids

Spanish researchers use cisgenic engineering to create nutrient-packed tomatoes with higher levels of flavonoids and branched-chain amino acids, providing potential benefits for those on plant-based diets. The study shows promise for enhancing nutritional content in other crops, addressing malnutrition and health deficiencies.

27 Sep 2023

Blocking Notch signaling pathway could reverse age-related bone loss

A cellular signal essential to the development of the skeleton increases during aging to weaken bones, finds a new study in mice.

27 Sep 2023

Small and precise CRISPR-Cas13bt3 system can be used to shred viruses

Small and precise: These are the ideal characteristics for CRISPR systems, the Nobel-prize winning technology used to edit nucleic acids like RNA and DNA.

27 Sep 2023

Zoonotic spillover safeguarding: computationally designed antigen targets range of coronaviruses

Researchers used an interdisciplinary approach incorporating phylogenetics, 3D protein modeling, and plasmid design to identify and computationally design an antigen representing the core of most currently known sarbecoviruses.

27 Sep 2023

Could baseline gut microbiota predict the immune responses elicited by COVID-19 vaccines?

Researchers characterized the gut microbiota composition associated with the durability of COVID-19 vaccine-induced immunity.

27 Sep 2023

Could a mushroom-derived product be the future of lung cancer prevention?

Researchers find that a mushroom-derived product, GLSF, shows promise in reducing lung toxicity and tumor development induced by tobacco smoke carcinogens in mice. The study opens the door for future clinical trials, potentially offering a natural preventive measure against lung cancer.

26 Sep 2023

Keck School of Medicine of USC to focus on Hispanic patients with NAFLD in multi-omics study

The Keck School of Medicine of USC has received funding from the National Institutes of Health as part of a five-year, $50.3 million "multi-omics" study of human health and disease involving six sites.

26 Sep 2023

Unions between close relatives may increase the risk of common diseases, study finds

A new study finds that consanguinity – unions between close relatives - may increase the risk of common diseases such as type 2 diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

26 Sep 2023

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Study reveals new insights into how the immune system prevents autoimmunity

New biocomposite adhesive promises to revolutionize wound management and tissue repair

New toolbox solves 50-year-old blood group mystery

Cutting-edge NanoSIMS imaging sheds light on the progression of Parkinson's disease

What are the pharmacological properties of black goji berries?

Study reveals how DNA damage caused by chromosomal instability increases cancer invasiveness

Unlocking the code: BigRNA's deep learning model predicts RNA behavior

Grandmother's advice holds true: Scrubbing behind the ears and between the toes may help keep skin healthy

New framework for ethical microbiome research practices that include Indigenous communities

Insights and new directions in basic, clinical research into neurodegenerative diseases

Study reveals a complex interplay of genetic and epigenetic changes in Alzheimer’s disease progression

Fatty liver disease susceptibility: study identifies interaction between estrogen receptor and genetic variant in women

Supercharged tomatoes: Scientists engineer fruits packed with amino acids and flavonoids

Blocking Notch signaling pathway could reverse age-related bone loss

Small and precise CRISPR-Cas13bt3 system can be used to shred viruses

Zoonotic spillover safeguarding: computationally designed antigen targets range of coronaviruses

Could baseline gut microbiota predict the immune responses elicited by COVID-19 vaccines?

Could a mushroom-derived product be the future of lung cancer prevention?

Keck School of Medicine of USC to focus on Hispanic patients with NAFLD in multi-omics study

Unions between close relatives may increase the risk of common diseases, study finds

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