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Skipping meals can trigger a negative effect on immune cells

Fasting may be detrimental to fighting off infection, and could lead to an increased risk of heart disease, according to a new study by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

23 Feb 2023

Oleic acid: Principal component of olive oil responsible for many health-promoting properties

Oleic acid, the principal component of olive oil, has properties that help to prevent cancer and Alzheimer's disease and to lower cholesterol.

23 Feb 2023

Researchers unlock the molecular basis behind fastest biological movement of single-celled eukaryotes

In his famous letter to the Royal Society dated Oct. 9, 1676, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek described a single-celled eukaryote (Vorticella) and its fascinating ultrafast cell contraction as the first set of discoveries.

22 Feb 2023

Study may elucidate metformin's potential role in longevity through DNA methylation

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed as "Aging (Albany NY)" by MEDLINE/PubMed and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 3, entitled, "Metformin use history and genome-wide DNA methylation profile: potential molecular mechanism for aging and longevity."

22 Feb 2023

Scientific advice on the terminal sterilization of oligonucleotide drug products

A new report, coauthored by several major pharmaceutical companies, reviews the current state of sterile oligonucleotide drug product processing.

22 Feb 2023

Scientists identify mechanisms underlying autoimmunity in Down syndrome

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York have identified which parts of the immune system go awry and contribute to autoimmune diseases in individuals with Down syndrome.

22 Feb 2023

New model contributes to the understanding of huge variety of genome sizes in nature

A new model developed at Tel Aviv University offers a possible solution to the scientific question of why neutral sequences, sometimes referred to as "junk DNA", are not eliminated from the genome of living creatures in nature and continue to exist within it even millions of years later.

22 Feb 2023

Study: Human body can predict the timing of regular meals

The human body can predict the timing of regular meals, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

22 Feb 2023

Researchers map the DNA damage in human lung cells after BaP exposure

People are occasionally exposed to potentially harmful substances in the environment or through their diets or habits. For example, a compound found in cigarette and industrial smoke, benzo(a)pyrene (BaP), is known to damage DNA.

22 Feb 2023

Research shows DNA methylation as a robust predictor of later life outcomes

A new study utilizing data from the Health and Retirement Study at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research is offering a new look at the effects of aging and what they mean for population health.

22 Feb 2023

Dietary polyphenols may play a role in regulating inflammatory immune responses

PCB2DG, a polyphenol with anti-inflammatory properties, works by targeting and directly interacting with the major glutamine transporter protein, alanine serine cysteine transporter 2 (ASCT2), to inhibit the uptake of glutamine, an important amino acid found in the blood.

22 Feb 2023

Present-day humans share stronger genetic ties with Neanderthals than previously thought

Like a merchant of old, balancing the weights of two different commodities on a scale, nature can keep different genetic traits in balance as a species evolves over millions of years.

21 Feb 2023

Study investigates anti-VEGF treatment for inflammatory eye disease in HTLV-1–infected ocular cells

A retrovirus known as human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is known to cause a number of diseases, including inflammatory diseases of the eye. Recently, researchers in Japan have investigated an antibody treatment for inflammatory eye disease in ocular cells infected with HTLV-1.

21 Feb 2023

Alternative splicing plays a role in compensating for loss of gene function

Living organisms have a knack for persisting in the face of challenges. For instance, when genes malfunction, organisms may be able to compensate by activating redundant genes with similar functions, called paralogs.

21 Feb 2023

Whole genome sequencin provides clearest picture of the genetic changes leading to Hodgkin lymphoma

To create the most effective, personalized treatment plans for patients with Hodgkin lymphoma or other cancers, scientists and clinicians need the clearest picture of the genetic changes leading to the cancer's development.

21 Feb 2023

Researchers reveal the metabolic reactions upon activating Akt2 enzyme

Takeaki Ozawa and his team from the University of Tokyo reveal the metabolic reactions upon activating an enzyme called Akt2. In doing so, they reveal the inner workings of insulin-regulated metabolism.

21 Feb 2023

First induced bat iPSCs offer insights into the close relationship between bats and SARS-CoV-2 viruses

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have generated the first induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from bats, gaining valuable insights into the close relationship between bats and viruses.

21 Feb 2023

Step-by-step process of rewiring cells to generate germ cell precursors

Different cell types-;say, heart, liver, blood, and sperm cells-;possess characteristics that help them carry out their unique jobs in the body.

21 Feb 2023

Mapping specialized receptors on mosquito nerve cells reveals why the insects are more attracted to some humans

In a bid to understand why mosquitoes may be more attracted to one human than another, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have mapped specialized receptors on the insects' nerve cells that are able to fine-tune their ability to detect particularly "welcoming" odors in human skin.

21 Feb 2023

Two new zebrafish models for studying the most common cause of Leigh syndrome developed

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed two new zebrafish models for studying a specific genetic form of mitochondrial disease that represents the most common cause of Leigh syndrome.

21 Feb 2023

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Skipping meals can trigger a negative effect on immune cells

Oleic acid: Principal component of olive oil responsible for many health-promoting properties

Researchers unlock the molecular basis behind fastest biological movement of single-celled eukaryotes

Study may elucidate metformin's potential role in longevity through DNA methylation

Scientific advice on the terminal sterilization of oligonucleotide drug products

Scientists identify mechanisms underlying autoimmunity in Down syndrome

New model contributes to the understanding of huge variety of genome sizes in nature

Study: Human body can predict the timing of regular meals

Researchers map the DNA damage in human lung cells after BaP exposure

Research shows DNA methylation as a robust predictor of later life outcomes

Dietary polyphenols may play a role in regulating inflammatory immune responses

Present-day humans share stronger genetic ties with Neanderthals than previously thought

Study investigates anti-VEGF treatment for inflammatory eye disease in HTLV-1–infected ocular cells

Alternative splicing plays a role in compensating for loss of gene function

Whole genome sequencin provides clearest picture of the genetic changes leading to Hodgkin lymphoma

Researchers reveal the metabolic reactions upon activating Akt2 enzyme

First induced bat iPSCs offer insights into the close relationship between bats and SARS-CoV-2 viruses

Step-by-step process of rewiring cells to generate germ cell precursors

Mapping specialized receptors on mosquito nerve cells reveals why the insects are more attracted to some humans

Two new zebrafish models for studying the most common cause of Leigh syndrome developed

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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