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Exploring cadmium-induced alterations in the expression profile of microRNAs
Cadmium (Cd), a toxic heavy metal, has been identified as a significant environmental pollutant due to its widespread industrial use and persistence in the environment. Chronic exposure to Cd poses a considerable threat to ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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New interaction network in endocytosis process discovered
AP180 is a protein involved in endocytosis and in signal transmission between nerve cells. This protein, which largely lacks a three-dimensional structure, has never been fully studied.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 26, 2024
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Scientists control bacterial mutations to preserve antibiotic effectiveness
Scientists have discovered a way to control mutation rates in bacteria, paving the way for new strategies to combat antibiotic resistance.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 26, 2024
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Folded peptides are more electrically conductive than unfolded peptides, study reveals
What puts the electronic pep in peptides? A folded structure, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Molecular & Computational biology
Jul 26, 2024
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How Staphylococcus slips around between biological environments
It's an unpleasant fact that most of us are happy to ignore: Our mouths and noses are the natural homes to infectious and antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 26, 2024
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Deciphering the journey from stem cells to neurons: Study reveals continuous gene expression changes behind the switch
RIKEN researchers have uncovered how gradual changes in gene-expression patterns drive a cell-fate switch in neural stem cells (NSCs) in mice.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 25, 2024
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AI-assisted analysis suggests elephant-like species extinction rates grew when humans arrived
A pair of paleobiologists at the University of Fribourg and Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, in Switzerland, working with a colleague from Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, in Spain, has found evidence suggesting that ...
New study confirms mammal-to-mammal avian flu spread
A new study provides evidence that a spillover of avian influenza from birds to dairy cattle across several U.S. states has now led to mammal-to-mammal transmission—between cows and from cows to cats and a raccoon.
Molecular & Computational biology
Jul 25, 2024
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Using AI, bird flu study shows greater antibody evasion in newer H5N1 strains
In a new study led by UNC Charlotte researchers from the Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks (CIPHER) and the North Carolina Research Campus at Kannapolis, University scholars have ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jul 24, 2024
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Researchers discover robust link between meat production and zoonotic disease outbreaks in Asia
In the face of growing demand for meat-based diets across the globe, new research conducted by three professors within the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington has uncovered a systematic connection ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jul 24, 2024
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Novel biosensor could enable fast, precise disease diagnosis and prevention
A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled biosensor technology that uses light to quickly and accurately detect trace amounts of proteins. This breakthrough has significant implications for preventing the spread ...
Biotechnology
Jul 24, 2024
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Silkworms and shrimp may help regenerate damaged skin and bone
Researchers are exploring new nature-based solutions to stimulate skin and bone repair.
Biotechnology
Jul 24, 2024
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From trash to treasure: Machine learning enhances organic waste recycling
Biological treatment methods such as anaerobic digestion, composting, and insect farming are essential for managing organic waste, converting it into valuable resources like biogas and organic fertilizers. However, these ...
Biotechnology
Jul 24, 2024
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Scientists hijack natural delivery system to send engineered proteins to target cells
Each cell in the body has its own unique delivery system that scientists are working on harnessing to move revolutionary biological drugs—molecules like proteins, RNA and combinations of the two—to specific diseased parts ...
Biotechnology
Jul 24, 2024
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Reduce, reuse, reflycle: How genetically modified flies can reduce waste and keep it out of landfills
A Macquarie University team proposes using genetically engineered black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) to address worldwide pollution challenges and produce valuable raw materials for industry, including the USD $500 billion ...
Biotechnology
Jul 24, 2024
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Scientists discover how yeast cells sense physical stresses on the membranes that protect them
Cell membranes play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and functionality of cells. However, the mechanisms by which they perform these roles are not yet fully understood. Scientists from the University of Geneva ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 24, 2024
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New way to analyze riblet denticles on modern great white sharks sheds light on swimming speed
A team of engineers and zoologists affiliated with several institutions in Japan has developed a new way to study riblet denticles on shark skin. In their study, published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, the ...
Simulations reveal mechanism behind dynamic fish schooling
Schools of fish are able to pull off complex, coordinated maneuvers without ever colliding with one another. They move in unison but don't follow a leader.
Molecular & Computational biology
Jul 24, 2024
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Stress granules found to play an unsuspected role in blood vessel formation
The behavior of the cells that make up our blood vessels is crucial to our well-being. Conditions such as inflammation, oxygen deprivation and viral infection can stress these cells and disrupt the formation of new, often ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 23, 2024
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Carbon dating: Developing a measurement tool for a 23-year-old cold case
When local law enforcement are unable to identify skeletal remains, they may seek out external resources and capabilities like those at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry ...
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