Tag: Molecular Biology

March 8, 2019

Credit: Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland. New details about the role of zinc in our immune system ...

New graphene-based device is first step toward ultrasensitive biosensors

Device could detect disease biomarkers at the molecular level and lead to new sensor technology Researchers in the University of ...

Computer-designed vaccine elicits potent antibodies against RSV

The nanoparticle platform for this respiratory syncytial virus study will be applied to vaccine research on flu, HIV, and more; ...

Using laser ‘tweezers,’ scientists grab and study tiny protein droplets

New research illuminates some basic properties of these eccentric marvels of biologyCredit: Priya Banerjee Lab at UB BUFFALO, N.Y. -- ...

Two for the price of one: Mechanistic insights lead to drug repositioning

Researchers at University of Tsukuba clarify the molecular mechanisms involved in the early stage of lung cancer, and identify two ...

Proof of pimple: Mouse model validates how ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria affect acne

The novel model mimics human acne and introduces new possibilities for targeted treatments and vaccinesCredit: UC San Diego Health Researchers ...

Getting more mileage from microsatellites

An optimized next-generation sequencing approach provides insight to the evolutionary history of carob They say you only find what you're ...

Ultrasound for thrombosis prevention

Credit: Image courtesy of the researchers A new approach for the prevention of thrombosis was proposed by researchers from the ...

Reducing B cells with CAR T cells is effective treatment of experimental lupus

Shows study supported by Lupus Research Alliance NEW YORK, NY. March 6. Depleting the number of harmful B cells with ...

How viruses outsmart their host cells

Scientists decipher protein structure after more than fifty years of researchCredit: © Krupp/Charité Viruses depend on host cells for replication, ...

Scientists identify genetic factors that may cause some people to become obese

Obesity is a major public-health problem in the United States and around the world, with an estimated 650 million people ...

Scientists find worms that recently evolved the ability to regrow a complete head

New study reveals regeneration of amputated body parts is not always an ancient trait and scientists might need to rethink ...

Anti-inflammatory drug is the key to boosting cardiac reprogramming

University of Tsukuba researchers develop high-throughput screening for factors promoting cardiac reprogramming, and identify a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug as one ...

Gut microbiota helps to maintain core body temperature under cold exposure