Infection-fighting protein also senses protein misfolding in non-infected cells
Credit: Shawn Goyal Researchers at the University of Toronto have uncovered an immune mechanism by which host cells combat bacterial infection, and at the same...
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CNIC scientists identify an essential protein for correct heart contraction and survival
Knowledge of the mechanism of action of SRSF3 could open the way to the design of new therapeutic approaches to heart diseaseCredit: CNIC 2019 A...
Two new algorithms can identify patients at risk of HIV
Models could help patients get preventive PrEP medications Boston, MA - Two new studies developed algorithms that can identify patients who are at risk of...
Scientists of Ural Federal University receive grants from Russian Science Foundation
Support has been given to 14 young scientists and 6 scientific groups The Russian Science Foundation supported 14 young scientists and six scientific groups or...
How the brain remembers where you’re heading to
Researchers have made new discoveries about how certain brainwaves aid navigation The brain appears to implement a GPS system for spatial navigation; however, it is...
A tale of two proteins: The best and worst of metabolic adaptation
Japanese researchers reveal two enzymes responsible for inducing lean and obese statesCredit: Professor Mitsuyoshi Nakao The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) hypothesis is...
Scientists discover origin of cell mask that hides stomach cancer
A layer of cells that look like normal stomach lining on top of sites of stomach cancer can make it difficult to spot after removal...
Ignoring cues for alcohol and fast food is hard — but is it out of our control?
Have you ever tried to stay away from fast food, but found hard-to-ignore signals that represent its availability - like neon lights and ads -...
Scientists find urine test could offer a non-invasive approach for diagnosis of IBS
Credit: JD Howell, McMaster University Scientists at McMaster University have identified new biomarkers for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in urine, which could lead to better...
Castor oil-based inhibitors to remove gas hydrate plugs in Arctic deposits
The new compound proved to slow down plug growth and enhance productivity of deposits Gas hydrate plugs not only obstruct flow but also speed up...
European Society of Cardiology hosting cutting-edge digital summit
A major medical society is tackling the opportunities and challenges of digital health The rapid evolution of digital technology and its impact on the prevention...
Molecular energy machine as a movie star
Credit: Paul Scherrer Institute/Markus Fischer Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have used the Swiss Light Source SLS to record a molecular energy machine...
‘Curvy bacteria’ weigh the benefits of different shapes
University of Lincoln research finds a curved shape is beneficial for movement and chemotaxis Research by scientists into why some bacteria have different shapes has...
New probe could help surgeons more accurately remove tumours
RCSI study has potential to transform surgical management of cancerCredit: Maxwell Photography DUBLIN, 2 July, 2019: A study led by researchers at RCSI's Department of...
Unlocking magnetic properties for future faster, low-energy spintronics
Australian collaboration combines theory, experimental expertise: Spintronic applications promise faster, more efficient computing; new magnetic properties of 2D Fe3GeTe2 (FGT) discoveredCredit: FLEET A theoretical-experimental collaboration...
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