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Oregon State University research suggests possibility of vaccine to prevent skin cancer
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Research by the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy suggests that a vaccine stimulating production of a...
First tarantula to live in bamboo stalks found in Thailand
Inside a bamboo culm in Thailand, researchers discovered the first case of a genus of tarantula that lives exclusively in...
The unexpected benefits of fat in type 2 diabetes
With nearly 10% of the world’s population affected, type 2 diabetes is a major public health issue. An excessively sedentary...
Alcohol consumption is affected by a protein linked to the circadian rhythm, new Concordia research finds
It’s a commonly heard question after New Year’s: “Why do we drink the way we do?” A group of researchers...
WVU researchers determine nutritional properties of protein in cricket, locust and silkworm pupae insect powders
As the human population grows to a predicted 10 billion by 2050 and overall land mass remains constant, traditional animal...
Treatment with injections of zika virus destroys brain tumors in mice without causing neurological damage
In a study conducted at the University of São Paulo’s Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center (HUG-CELL) in Brazil,...
Researchers reveal how skin cells form a first line of defence against cancer
A study published today in Cell Reports reveals important insights into the molecular mechanisms that underpin the body’s natural defences...
NIH researchers develop first stem cell model of albinism to study related eye conditions
The model’s development is described in the January issue of the journal Stem Cell Reports. NEI is part of the...
Study finds Rwandan genocides chemically modified the DNA of victims and victims’ offspring
TAMPA, Fla, (Jan. 11, 2022) – Scientists with the USF Genomics program and Center for Global Health and Infectious Disease...
Modular super-enhancer controls retinal development
Enhancers are regions of DNA that do not code for proteins, but control how genes are expressed. Super-enhancers are clusters...
Plants rely on the CLASSY gene family to diversify their epigenomes
LA JOLLA—(January 11, 2022) What determines how a cell’s genome is regulated to ensure proper growth and development? Turns out,...
Researchers discover fossil of new species of pangolin in Europe
Deeper analysis of fossils from one of Eastern Europe’s most significant paleontological sites has led to the discovery of a...
How a potent antifibrotic peptide works and why it could reverse scarring in multiple organs
A research team at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) led by Carol Feghali-Bostwick, Ph.D., reports in the Journal of...
Scientists uncover new information about cellular death process, previously thought to be irreversible
A study published by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago describes a new method for analyzing pyroptosis — the...
New graft strategy may improve outcomes for blood stem cell recipients
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 10, 2022 – Removing one type of T cell from donor blood used for stem cell grafts could...
Invasive species ‘hitchhiking’ on tourist and research ships threaten Antarctica’s unique ecosystems
Marine life hitching a ride on ocean-crossing ships poses a threat to Antarctica’s pristine ecosystems, with the potential for invasive...
USC team shows how memories are stored in the brain, with potential impact on conditions like PTSD
What physical changes occur in the brain when a memory is made? Credit: Don Arnold, University of Southern California What physical...
Fishers facing pressure from wildfires, salvage logging, OSU research shows
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The recovery of the fisher, a charismatic, long-tailed forest carnivore, will likely be hindered by the increasing...
Personalizing treatment for severe limb injuries
A team of scientists, led by Scott Frey at the University of Missouri, have developed an innovative technique using small...
Boosting the maternal microbiome sharply reduces biliary atresia risk in early-stage study
Biliary atresia is a rare disease that occurs when a delicate tree-like set of ducts that carry bile from the...
