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Improved method for producing designer proteins prevents misfolding
Proteins are the building blocks of life. They consist of folded peptide chains, which in turn are made up of a series of amino acids. From stabilizing cell structure to catalyzing chemical reactions, proteins have many functions. ...
Biotechnology
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New study identifies structural basis of CysLT2R activation by LTD4, paving way for new blocking therapies
Cysteinyl leukotrienes (CysLTs) are potent bronchoconstrictors, playing pivotal roles in inflammatory diseases. These lipid mediators exert their effects by activating two G protein-coupled receptors, CysLT1R and CysLT2R. ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Nucleotide database can improve microbe identification for science and medicine
Imagine creating a comprehensive, searchable index for a library containing hundreds of millions of books—a task that would take a single person a lifetime to complete. Now imagine discovering that many of these books contain ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Researchers discover large dormant virus can be reactivated in model green alga
Researchers had been studying the green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii for decades without seeing evidence of an active virus within it—until a pair of Virginia Tech researchers waded into the conversation.
Cell & Microbiology
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Venom characteristics of a deadly snake can be predicted from local climate
Local climate can be used to predict the venom characteristics of a deadly snake that is widespread in India, helping clinicians to provide targeted therapies for snake bite victims, according to a study published in PLOS ...
Ecology
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AI-designed antimicrobial peptides show promise for treating citrus greening disease
In a study published in Science, a research team led by Prof. Ye Jian from the Institute of Microbiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has identified the first mechanism of citrus resistance to citrus greening disease, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Simple, cost-effective reporter assay can evaluate chemical-induced epigenetic changes
Chemicals used as food preservatives, flavoring agents, dyes, pesticides, cosmetics, cleaners, and other industrial materials are being increasingly recognized as a health hazard. Their rampant use has led to an increase ...
Biotechnology
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Fulani: New study unravels the genetic history of Africa's largest pastoralist community
The Fulani people are Africa's largest pastoralist group. There are between 25 million and 40 million Fulani people across 17 African countries, from the Atlantic shores of Senegal and Mauritania to Sudan.
Evolution
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New method identifies protein that may govern cancer cell movement and metastasis
Using a novel method that gives a readout of which proteins are in specific locations within cells, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified a protein that plays a key role in cell adhesion and movement. ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Cell biologists discover two proteins are key to proper transfer of genetic material
The biological research of UC Santa Cruz's Needhi Bhalla to determine the molecular motions at the heart of heredity has yielded a new discovery: The proper transfer of genetic materials depends on two key proteins that choreograph ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Smart delivery tech boosts CRISPR efficiency, restores vision in mice
A research team from Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich has developed an advanced delivery system that transports gene-editing tools based on the CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing system into living cells with ...
Biotechnology
Apr 9, 2025
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Ancient grain has huge climate potential and could play a key role in Europe's future
Sorghum is one of the world's oldest grains and possesses many traits that can benefit food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity. However, the mechanisms behind these traits have long remained a mystery to researchers, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 9, 2025
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Map of genetic regulation in chickens could help fight against bird flu
An international team of researchers led by Professor Huaijun Zhou from the UC Davis Department of Animal Science has created the first-ever detailed map of how genes are regulated in chickens—a breakthrough that could ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 9, 2025
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Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date—a diagram of the wiring connecting 84,000 neurons as they fire off messages.
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 9, 2025
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Six ape species' genomes sequenced telomere-to-telomere, providing open-access reference for human evolution studies
Comprehensive reference genomes have now been assembled for six ape species: siamang (a Southeast Asian gibbon), Sumatran orangutan, Bornean orangutan, gorilla, bonobo, and chimpanzee. Areas of their genomes previously inaccessible ...
Evolution
Apr 9, 2025
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Human cells' intricate DNA repair system reveals potential cancer vulnerabilities
The DNA of human cells consists of a sequence of about 3.1 billion building blocks. Cells go to great lengths to maintain the integrity of this vast store of information. They constantly untangle knots in the DNA strand and ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 9, 2025
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Interactive map of the human cell reveals previously unknown protein functions
Scientists have attempted to map the human cell since the first microscope was invented more than 400 years ago. But many components of the cell still remain uncharted.
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 9, 2025
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Scientists discover that fruit fly larvae can sense electric fields
While it may be an unfamiliar sensation to humans, electroreception is relatively commonplace in the animal kingdom. Sharks, bees and even the platypus all share this ability to detect electric fields in their environment.
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 9, 2025
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From social to biological networks: New algorithm uncovers key proteins in human disease
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a machine-learning algorithm that could enhance our understanding of human biology and disease. The new method, Weighted Graph Anomalous Node Detection (WGAND), ...
Biotechnology
Apr 8, 2025
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A simple animal's response to sickness highlights the nervous system's surprising degree of flexibility
Whether you are a person about town or a worm in a dish, life can throw all kinds of circumstances your way. What you need is a nervous system flexible enough to cope. In a new study, MIT neuroscientists show how even a simple ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 8, 2025
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