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Cells' mechanical force key to survival in cellular competition, study reveals
There is a trial of strength at the cellular level. Cells are in constant competition with each other and so eliminate diseased or unwanted cells. Cell competition is therefore a central principle for maintaining the health ...
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Engineered E. coli could be used to produce biodegradable plastics
E. coli bacteria could be used to create biodegradable plastics, reports a paper published in Nature Chemical Biology. The engineered bacterial system described in the study may help in the production of plastics with desirable ...
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Slow, silent 'scream' of epithelial cells detected for first time
It has long been thought that only nerve and heart cells use electric impulses to communicate, while epithelial cells—which compose the linings of our skin, organs and body cavities—are mute, serving mostly as protective ...
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Newly identified bacterial protein helps design cancer drug delivery system
A previously unknown protein in a family of bacteria found in soil and the human gut microbiome has been discovered—which could help drug delivery in cancer treatment.
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Discovery of how oldest enzyme of cellular respiration works may aid in CO₂ removal
Animals, plants and many other living organisms inhale oxygen to "burn" (oxidize) compounds like sugar into CO2 and water—a process during which the energy-rich molecule ATP is produced. Cells require ATP to power vital ...
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This antibiotic is effective against anthrax and has no detectable resistance
The antibiotic teixobactin—developed a decade ago by Northeastern University professors Kim Lewis and Slava Epstein in collaboration with university startup NovoBiotic—has already proven itself against MRSA and pneumonia.
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Decoding the interplay between genes and mechanics in tissues at single-cell resolution
Researchers at the Kennedy Institute have developed a new computational framework that allows simultaneous analysis of gene expression and mechanical forces within cells and tissues, uncovering insights into how the interplay ...
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Innovative boot sock sampling reveals E. coli levels in surface soils of informal settlements
Researchers in Fiji's informal settlements are using their own footsteps to detect the hidden pathogens in soil that traditional techniques often miss.
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Phage identification tool shortens the search for specific viruses to combat dangerous bacteria
A newly developed laboratory tool can, within hours, help to identify specific viruses which can be used to destroy variants of the dangerous pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Viruses of bacteria, known as bacteriophages, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 14, 2025
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CeSPIACE: A broad spectrum peptide inhibitor against variable SARS-CoV-2 spikes
SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, infects cells by binding its spike protein to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors. Blocking this interaction with inhibitors could prevent infection. Since these ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 14, 2025
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Tapuy rice wine fermentation yields possible anti-aging superfood
Filipino researchers have found a way to optimize the traditional procedure for making Philippine rice wine or "tapuy" to produce a potential superfood rich in anti-aging compounds and antioxidants.
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 14, 2025
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Scientists imitate a bacterium's eating habits to unravel common stomach bug
About two-thirds of us have it in our bodies, but for most people, the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori for short) never causes any symptoms. In others, it's a common cause of peptic ulcers, and in some cases it can ...
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Mar 14, 2025
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Innovative bead design will enhance single-cell transcriptomics accuracy
Single-cell transcriptomics has revolutionized the study of cellular diversity and function by enabling gene expression analysis at single-cell resolution. The technique is crucial for understanding how different cells function, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 13, 2025
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Engineers turn skin cells directly into neurons for cell therapy
Converting one type of cell to another—for example, a skin cell to a neuron—can be done through a process that requires the skin cell to be induced into a "pluripotent" stem cell, then differentiated into a neuron. Researchers ...
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Mar 13, 2025
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Extreme mutation hotspot in bacteria discovered, with high mutation rates linked to transcriptional activation
A new study published in PLOS Genetics has identified an extreme mutational hotspot within the genome of Pseudomonas fluorescens, providing unprecedented insight into the relationship between gene regulation and mutation ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 13, 2025
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Antigenic variation: How pathogens control changes in their cell surface to evade the immune system
The immune system responds to an infection by producing antibodies that recognize and bind to the cell surface of the pathogen, thus marking it as an intruder and triggering an immune response. For this to work, the antibodies ...
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Mar 13, 2025
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New study shows how microalgae could help advance sustainable trout farming
In their latest publication in the journal Foods, researchers from the ecological aquaculture lab at UC Santa Cruz shared a sustainable seafood innovation years in the making.
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 13, 2025
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How UV radiation triggers a cellular rescue mission
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a well-known cause of DNA damage, which can lead to diseases like skin cancer. But how do our cells repair this damage to protect us? Researchers from Sabanci University, Veysel ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 12, 2025
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Gene related to human kidney disease linked to touch in sea anemones
Biological sciences researchers from the U of A have led the publication of a paper that expands our understanding of sensory neurons in the tentacles of sea anemones, linking them to kidney disease in humans through a common ...
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Mar 12, 2025
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Neurons' reverse migration: Exploring the brain's evolutionary architecture
Researchers from the University of New Hampshire looked at the developmental process of the cerebral cortex—the outermost layer of the brain—and examined how neurons, or nerve cells, refine their positions in the brain ...
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Mar 12, 2025
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