Newswise — The ability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), a serious respiratory infection, to form snake-like cords was first noted nearly 80 years ago. In a study published October 20 in…
Read more The mechanism of tuberculosis infection via cord-like bacterial aggregates.Newswise — Yes, Scientists Have Sequenced the Entire Human Genome, But They’re Not Done Yet The human genome, from end to end, has been sequenced, meaning scientists worldwide…
Read more Newsmakers: Basic Research Findings by Johns Hopkins Scientists Focus on Gene Sequencing, Hearing Loss and a Brain DisorderNewswise — CHAPEL HILL, NC – Genetically speaking, we are individuals different from each other because of slight variations in our DNA sequences – so-called genetic variants –…
Read more Scientists Take Next Big Step in Understanding Genetics of SchizophreniaNewswise — A new powerful antibiotic, isolated from bacteria that could not be studied before, seems capable to combat harmful bacteria and even multi-resistant ‘superbugs’. Named Clovibactin, the…
Read more New antibiotic from ‘dark matter’ targets superbugsNewswise — ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Las anomalías cromosómicas son un rasgo característico de las células cancerosas. Los defectos en el genoma derivados de la separación incorrecta de cromosomas…
Read more Un estudio indica que las anomalías cromosómicas podrían dificultar el crecimiento de algunos tumores agresivosNewswise — LA JOLLA, CA—Immune system researchers have designed a computational tool to boost pandemic preparedness. Scientists can use this new algorithm to compare data from vastly different…
Read more New algorithm may fuel vaccine developmentNewswise — Millions of deaths and ongoing illnesses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have prompted scientists to seek new ways of understanding how viruses so skillfully enter and…
Read more Fly Toolkit Created for Investigating COVID-19 Infection MechanismsNewswise — Osaka, Japan – When brain cells, or neurons, are putting out processes to connect with other neurons, how do they tell the difference between their own…
Read more Brain cell sensor captures dynamic connectionsNewswise — Tsukuba, Japan—Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are rare cells found in the bone marrow that produce red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Their correct functioning…
Read more Enhanced stem cell culture boosts genome editing safetyNewswise — A new study by an international team from Africa, Asia and Europe has put forward three criteria for evaluating the success of migration as adaptation in…
Read more Migrating for Climate Change Success?Newswise — Traditional implantable medical devices intended for brain stimulation frequently possess a rigidity and bulkiness that is incongruous with one of the human body’s most supple and…
Read more Flexible Nanoelectrodes Stimulate Brain with PrecisionNewswise — CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Chronic wounds are open sores or injured tissue that fail to heal properly. These types of wounds are notoriously challenging to treat…
Read more A New Strategy to Break Through Bacterial Barriers in Chronic Treatment-Resistant WoundsNewswise — LA JOLLA, CALIF. – May 03, 2023 – When the cells of our immune system are under constant stress due to cancer or other chronic diseases, the…
Read more Reviving exhausted T cells to tackle immunotherapy-resistant cancersNewswise — Just over a century has passed since the discovery of insulin, a time period during which the therapeutic powers of the hormone have broadened and refined.…
Read more Too Much Insulin Can Be as Dangerous as Too LittleNewswise — The number of immune cells in and around kidney tumors, the amount of dead cancer tissue, and mutations to a tumor suppressor gene called PBRM1 form…
Read more Researchers Id Biomarkers of Response to Immunotherapy for Kidney CancerNewswise — Is our brain able to regenerate? And can we harness this regenerative potential during aging or in neurodegenerative conditions? These questions sparked intense controversy within the…
Read more How do we know if our brain is capable of repairing itself?Newswise — Worcester, Mass. – March 30, 2023 – A new study led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) brings into sharper focus the structural details of the COVID-19 virus, revealing…
Read more Team uncovers new details of SARS-COV-2 structureNewswise — The livelihoods of millions of people who live in river deltas, among the world’s most productive lands, are at risk. Created where large rivers meet the…
Read more River deltas: Valuable and under threatNewswise — Every biologist knows that small structures can sometimes have a big impact: Millions of signaling molecules, hormones, and other biomolecules are bustling around in our cells…
Read more Evolution: Miniproteins appeared “from nowhere”Newswise — Melbourne researchers have improved our understanding of how the immune system is regulated to prevent disease, identifying a previously unknown role of ‘natural killer’ (NK) immune…
Read more ‘Natural killer’ immune cells can modify tissue inflammation: study
