Bacteria trapped—and terminated—by graphene filter
Airborne bacteria may see what looks like a comfy shag carpet on which to settle. But it's a trap.
Bio & Medicine
Oct 7, 2019
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The world's most powerful anti-fungal chemistries cause fungal pathogens to self-destruct
Scientists have discovered that the most widely-used class of antifungals in the world causes pathogens to self-destruct. The University of Exeter-led research could help improve ways to protect food security and human lives.
Cell & Microbiology
May 31, 2024
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RNA modification: Mechanisms and therapeutic targets
RNA modifications are dynamic and reversible chemical modifications on substrate RNA that regulate mRNA stability, translation, and localization. This review is designed by Dr. Junhong Han and written by his postdoctoral ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 7, 2023
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New evidence that dark chocolate helps ease emotional stress
The "chocolate cure" for emotional stress is getting new support from a clinical trial published online in ACS' Journal of Proteome Research.
Biochemistry
Nov 11, 2009
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Formula-feeding linked to metabolic stress and increased risk of later disease
New evidence from research suggests that infants fed formula, rather than breast milk, experience metabolic stress that could play a part in the long-recognized link between formula-feeding and an increased risk of obesity, ...
Biochemistry
Jun 5, 2013
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Are bacteria making you hungry?
Over the last half decade, it has become increasingly clear that the normal gastrointestinal (GI) bacteria play a variety of very important roles in the biology of human and animals. Now Vic Norris of the University of Rouen, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 19, 2012
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Nanoparticle-based targeted drug delivery system for treatment of obesity and atherosclerosis
A research team from LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has developed thyroid hormone (TH)–encapsulated nanoparticles modified with an adipose-homing peptide, which selectively transports TH to ...
Bio & Medicine
Feb 17, 2023
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Scientists uncover the health effects of metabolic 'magic bullet' protein
The metabolic protein AMPK has been described as a kind of magic bullet for health. Studies in animal models have shown that compounds that activate the protein have health-promoting effects to reverse diabetes, improve cardiovascular ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 15, 2019
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Wound treatment hydrogel infused with amino acid kills bacteria naturally and promotes cell growth
Hydrogels are popular for use in skin ailments and tissue engineering. These polymer-based biocompatible materials are useful for their abilities to retain water, deliver drugs into wounds, and biodegrade. However, they are ...
Biochemistry
Apr 2, 2024
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Researchers find metabolic pathway in malaria parasites; possible drug targets
A newly described metabolic pathway used by malaria-causing parasites may help them survive inside human blood cells. The finding, by researchers supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), ...
Biotechnology
Aug 4, 2010
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