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Hostile takeover in the cell
Mitochondria are known as energy suppliers for our cells, but they also play an important role in the defense against...
Origin of rare disease FOP rooted in muscle regeneration dysfunction
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare disease characterized by extensive bone growth outside of the normal skeleton that pre-empts...
Novel treatment target for heart disease found in the blood vessel wall
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2022) – A molecule of RNA called CARMN has been found in abundance in the healthy smooth...
First melanoma test to offer reassurance of low risk of cancer spread
A pioneering test which reliably predicts the spread or return of the most deadly form of skin cancer has been...
Strong evidence shows Sixth Mass Extinction of global biodiversity in progress
The history of life on Earth has been marked five times by events of mass biodiversity extinction caused by extreme...
Risky food-finding strategy could be the key to human success
DURHAM, N.C. – It’s a cold and rainy Sunday afternoon: would you rather be running after tasteless wild berries, or...
NIH awards WVU $2 million to study link between Alzheimer’s disease, chronic stress
One in nine Americans age 65 or older has Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. That’s about 6.2 million people....
Macrophages in the artery wall ‘smell’ their surroundings
LA JOLLA, CA—An artery is not like a nose. Or is it?Credit: Matt Ellenbogen, La Jolla Institute for Immunology LA...
Martian meteorite’s organic materials origin not biological, formed by geochemical interactions between water and rock
Washington, DC—Organic molecules found in a meteorite that hurtled to Earth from Mars were synthesized during interactions between water and...
Tuberculosis vaccine could assist future COVID-19 vaccine development
Despite unprecedented efforts to develop COVID-19 vaccines in record time amid the global pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread rapidly with the emergence...
Two new species of freshwater goby fish discovered in Palawan, Philippines
A team of biologists from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) in Japan, and Western Philippines...
Peanut studies reveal surprising truths about RNA and open the door to better understanding epigenetic mechanisms in plants
Plants encounter microbes all the time, in the air, water, and soil. Some cause disease, others are neutral, but a...
Why do we forget? New theory proposes ‘forgetting’ is actually a form of learning
We create countless memories as we live our lives but many of these we forget. Why? Counter to the general...
Successful transplants using damaged kidneys on the rise, but organ donors still wasted
A new analysis of national kidney transplant and organ discard data concludes that too many deceased donor organs with acute...
Your gut senses the difference between real sugar and artificial sweetener
DURHAM, N.C. – Your taste buds may or may not be able to tell real sugar from a sugar substitute...
New WVU bioenergy model provides reduced-carbon renewable energy source
An innovative bioenergy model developed at West Virginia University called “FUN-BioCROP” will help farmers better manage production while also boosting a renewable energy source...
Examining how stress affects Parkinson’s disease
Stress can have a negative effect on anyone’s health but presents particular challenges for people with Parkinson’s disease.Credit: Photo/Andrew Higley/University...
Scientists gain unexpected insight of lymphatic vessels in the heart
CHAPEL HILL, NC – Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine led a study to advance the understanding of lymphatic...
A case of mistaken identity: Researchers unmask cellular source of Barrett’s esophagus
BOSTON – For most cells within the body, identity is non-negotiable. A bladder cell cannot impersonate a blood cell. A...
Citizen science data from Berlin show that urban areas can be a refuge for bats, if certain conditions are met
Urbanisation is a notable threat to bat populations all over the world, especially through artificial light and the reduction of...
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