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Researchers elucidate the mechanism underlying dead-zone generation in circadian clocks

Most organisms on Earth have circadian clocks. In mammals, the circadian pacemaker is located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the brain.

14 May 2019

Probiotic-derived molecule optimizes the immune system to combat viral inflammatory diseases

The existence of certain microorganisms in your gut may bolster the immune system's ability to fend off a herpes viral attack that can cause fatal brain inflammation, reports a new City of Hope-led study.

14 May 2019

Different levels of two molecules from same family can influence prognosis of liposarcoma

Researchers at Hiroshima University have found that different levels of two molecules of the same family--TIMP-1 and TIMP-4--can influence prognosis of liposarcoma.

14 May 2019

Researchers identify important signaling molecule in the biology of Hodgkin's lymphoma

Although classical Hodgkin's lymphoma is generally easily treatable today, many aspects of the disease still remain a mystery.

13 May 2019

Brazilian researchers develop new strategy to starve triple negative breast cancer cells

A team of Brazilian researchers has developed a strategy that slows the growth of triple negative breast cancer cells by cutting them off from two major food sources.

13 May 2019

Scientists create building blocks that could be the basis for anti-cancer medicine

Kaunas Technology University, Lithuania scientists are working on a method to create building blocks which could be the basis for future anti-cancer medicine.

13 May 2019

Autophagy of dendritic cells supports T-cell anticancer activity

Autophagy contributes to the homeostasis of a cell and recently another function of autophagy has been reported. A KAIST research team found that the autophagy of dendritic cells supports T-cell anticancer activity.

13 May 2019

Research on repetitive worm behavior may shed light on repetition in humans

Repetition can be useful if you're trying to memorize a poem, master a guitar riff, or just cultivate good habits.

13 May 2019

New portal ‘EU and My Food’ focuses on food safety measures in the EU

As the EFSA Focal Point in Germany, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment is also represented in the campaign with publications on the latest challenges, such as antimicrobial resistance and microplastics in food.

13 May 2019

Researchers reveal ebb and flow of gene expression that may awaken neural stem cells

The human body has powerful healing abilities. But treating brain disorders is no easy task, as brain cells -- neurons -- have limited ability to regenerate.

13 May 2019

Nanotubes enable movement of toxic protein linked to Huntington's disease

A toxic protein linked to Huntington's disease can move from neuron to neuron through a nanotube tunnel whose construction is initiated by a protein called Rhes, say scientists at Scripps Research.

11 May 2019

'Eye-in-a-dish' model reveals genetic variants that may contribute to AMD

Age-related macular degeneration is one of the most common causes of vision loss in people over age 65.

10 May 2019

Insights into parasitic yeast species could lead to new strategies for controlling yeast pathogens

Insights into the genes and proteins involved in the predatory behavior of a parasitic yeast species could lead to new strategies for controlling yeast pathogens, according to a study published May 9 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Jürgen Wendland of the Carlsberg Research Laboratory in Denmark and Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium, and colleagues.

10 May 2019

Study reveals how dengue virus replicates in infected cells

The nonstructural protein 1 of the dengue virus interacts with another viral protein called NS4A-2K-4B to enable viral replication, according to a study published May 9 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Ralf Bartenschlager of the University of Heidelberg, and colleagues.

10 May 2019

Egg yolk precursor protein plays key role in regulating mosquitos’ attraction to humans

Feeding mosquitoes sugar makes them less attracted to humans, a response that is regulated by the protein vitellogenin, according to a study publishing May 9 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Jessica Dittmer, Paolo Gabrieli and colleagues at the Università degli Studi di Pavia in Italy.

10 May 2019

IDT announces significant NGS portfolio expansion

Demonstrating its advocacy for genomics research, Integrated DNA Technologies announces a significant expansion to its NGS portfolio.

From Integrated DNA Technologies 10 May 2019

New computational framework reveals impact of arthritis drugs on gene expression

A new computational framework has revealed key differences between four rheumatoid arthritis medications and their impact on biological pathways in mice.

10 May 2019

Computational tool uses patient's genomic data to find best treatment for bladder cancer

When it comes to cancer, one-size-does-not-fit-all.One of the challenges that we have when taking care of patients with bladder cancer is that from one patient to the next, the prognosis, the stage and the response to different kinds of treatment differ.

10 May 2019

AMP offers recommendations to aid in design and validation of clinical CYP2C9 assays

The Association for Molecular Pathology, the premier global, molecular diagnostic professional society, today published consensus, evidence-based recommendations to aid in the design and validation of clinical CYP2C9 assays, promote standardization of testing across different laboratories and improve patient care.

10 May 2019

New machine-learning approach discovers mechanism that helps antibiotics kill bacteria

Most antibiotics work by interfering with critical functions such as DNA replication or construction of the bacterial cell wall.

10 May 2019

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Researchers elucidate the mechanism underlying dead-zone generation in circadian clocks

Probiotic-derived molecule optimizes the immune system to combat viral inflammatory diseases

Different levels of two molecules from same family can influence prognosis of liposarcoma

Researchers identify important signaling molecule in the biology of Hodgkin's lymphoma

Brazilian researchers develop new strategy to starve triple negative breast cancer cells

Scientists create building blocks that could be the basis for anti-cancer medicine

Autophagy of dendritic cells supports T-cell anticancer activity

Research on repetitive worm behavior may shed light on repetition in humans

New portal ‘EU and My Food’ focuses on food safety measures in the EU

Researchers reveal ebb and flow of gene expression that may awaken neural stem cells

Nanotubes enable movement of toxic protein linked to Huntington's disease

'Eye-in-a-dish' model reveals genetic variants that may contribute to AMD

Insights into parasitic yeast species could lead to new strategies for controlling yeast pathogens

Study reveals how dengue virus replicates in infected cells

Egg yolk precursor protein plays key role in regulating mosquitos’ attraction to humans

IDT announces significant NGS portfolio expansion

New computational framework reveals impact of arthritis drugs on gene expression

Computational tool uses patient's genomic data to find best treatment for bladder cancer

AMP offers recommendations to aid in design and validation of clinical CYP2C9 assays

New machine-learning approach discovers mechanism that helps antibiotics kill bacteria

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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