CRISPR gene editing reveals biological mechanism behind common blood disorder
UNSW researchers have used CRISPR gene editing – a type of ‘molecular scissors’ – to understand how deletions in one area of the genome can...
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New software tool allows sensitive decoding of protein glycosylation
Glycosylation is a common post-translational modification (PTM) of proteins and plays a crucial role in many biological processes. Many disease biomarkers are glycosylated proteins.Credit: DICP...
Old skins cells reprogrammed to regain youthful function
Research from the Babraham Institute has developed a method to ‘time jump’ human skin cells by 30 years, turning back the ageing clock for cells...
What was the agriculture like in southeast China in Late Neolithic
The emergence and spread of agriculture in the Neolithic had a revolutionary impact on the development of human society, and it provided a solid economic...
Grant renewal bolsters University of Cincinnati breast cancer research
A grant renewal for a University of Cincinnati researcher will help continue the study of genetic drivers of breast cancer and potential therapeutic targets.Credit: Photo/Andrew...
Research shows ‘raised without antibiotics’ label claim in beef cattle lacks integrity
WASHINGTON (April 7, 2022) — Many consumers choose higher-priced steaks, burgers and other beef products from cattle that have been raised without antibiotics. The USDA...
COVID-19 alters levels of fertility-related proteins in men, study suggests
Many people who recover from COVID-19 experience long-term symptoms, such as brain fog or heart problems. Increasing evidence suggests that the virus can also impair...
A population Hub out of Africa explains East Asian lineages in Europe 45.000 years ago
The ancient human remains unearthed in the Bacho Kiro cave (in present-day Bulgaria) and recently genetically described were surprisingly reported to be more closely related to...
Highlights from the journal CHEST®, April 2022
Glenview, Illinois – Published monthly, the journal CHEST® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines. Journal topics include...
World’s largest International Dark Sky Reserve created by McDonald Observatory, Community Partners
FORT DAVIS, Texas — The world’s largest International Dark Sky Reserve is coming to Texas and Mexico, thanks to a partnership between The University of...
New screening technique set to radically speed up hunt for cancer-fighting drugs
Scientists have developed a new technique to accelerate the discovery of cancer-fighting drugs. The technique identifies molecules that can shut down dangerous proteins before they...
Moffitt researchers identify immunosuppression as a key factor leading to colorectal cancer development
TAMPA, Fla. — Interactions between cells of the immune system and pre-cancerous cells are known to be important contributing factors to the initiation and progression...
Study: Older adults with rheumatoid arthritis still undermedicated, despite aggressive guidelines
Despite guidelines that call for early and aggressive treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests many older adults are not prescribed disease-modifying medications for...
Breathing restored within ten minutes for 80 per cent of overdose patients
A single dose of a nasal spray invented at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) restored breathing within ten minutes for 80 per...
A new basal ichthyosauromorph from the Lower Triassic (Olenekian) of Zhebao, Guangxi Province, South China
Ichthyosaurs are a group of successful Mesozoic marine reptiles that have a worldwide distribution, but their evolutionary origin is still unclear. In recent years, many...