Researchers identify protein sensor that plays a role in lung fibrosis
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered a protein called SEL1L that plays a critical role in clearing collagen from tissue, and which may be...
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Chlorogenic acid prevents ovariectomized-induced bone loss by facilitating osteoblast functions and suppressing osteoclast formation
“ chlorogenic acid appears to be a promising candidate for the management of osteoporosis.”Credit: 2024 Ho et al. “ chlorogenic acid appears to be a...
Researchers from IOCB Prague challenge the limits of molecular memory, opening the door to the development of molecular chips
Some molecules respond to external light pulses by changing their structure and holding certain states that can be switched from one to another. These are...
AI predicts the taste and quality of beer
Leuven (Belgium) 26 March 2024 - Belgian scientists have developed AI models that can predict how a particular beer will be rated by consumers, and what...
Structural basis for the regulatory mechanism of mammalian mitochondrial respiratory chain megacomplex-I2III2IV2
Mammalian mitochondrial electron transport chain complexes are the most important and complicated protein machinery in mitochondria. Although this system has been studied for more than...
Antifungal activity of a maleimide derivative: Disruption of cell membranes and interference with iron ion homoeostasis
This study is led by Prof. Ying Li (Xuzhou Medical University), Prof. Zuobin Zhu (Xuzhou Medical University), and Prof. Wenqiang Chang (Shandong University). A small...
Researchers identify new way to inhibit immune cells that drive allergic asthma
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, have discovered that a protein called Piezo1 prevents a type of immune cell in...
Addressing global energy needs with ideal electrocatalysts
Researchers from the University of Tartu and the University of Copenhagen have proposed the theoretical description of an ideal electrocatalysis process, which, if implemented, could...
Better prostate cancer care for highly educated
Men with advanced degrees and higher income are more likely to receive certain care and treatment for prostate cancer. Their risk of dying from the...
Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation catalyzes healthcare revolution with launch of four cutting-edge startups
LOS ANGELES – (3/26/24) - In a landmark move for biomedical progress, the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) today unveiled the launch of four pioneering...
Faux reefs for coastal protection
Engineers have designed a modular artificial reef that can dissipate wave energy far better than natural coral reefs, according to a study. Sixty percent of...
Treatment for blindness-causing retinal detachment using viscous seaweed
It’s taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the exam. The belief is rooted in the idea...
Crackdown on illicit drugs detects rise in ‘designer’ drug substitutes
As authorities crack down on illicit drugs, University of South Australia experts have issued an alert on the use of the synthetic stimulant pentylone, as...
New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies
Scientists have developed a new lung surfactant that is produced synthetically rather than relying on the use of animal tissues. With further development, the formulation...
International, multidisciplinary collaborations key to bringing superhot, clean geothermal energy to the world
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Tapping into the heat below our feet as a form of renewable, clean energy has been attracting greater attention as the world moves toward...
