Scientists discover extensive array of protein folds unexplored in nature
A study out of Japan reveals diversity of protein structures and how they fold in nature, uncovering a myriad of protein topologies.
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Gut bacteria linked to fatty deposits in heart arteries
Swedish study reveals a significant link between specific gut bacteria and the development of coronary atherosclerotic plaques, a leading cause of heart attacks.
Blood plasma proteins hold answers to better understanding long COVID
10 to 20 percent of individuals that get COVID-19 will be later diagnosed with long COVID. New research looks at blood plasma protein patterns that can improve patient outcomes.
$3M grant allows milestone in regenerative medicine using blood vessels
US researchers combine revascularisation techniques to allow new blood vessels to rapidly form in an architecturally organised manner.
Unidentified proteins provide new way to diagnose ovarian cancer
Japanese study has identified three previously unknown membrane proteins in ovarian cancer, using a new detection method consisting of nanotechnology and imaging techniques.
US grant supports merging of maths and AI to push frontiers of science
Cornell University launches $11.3 Million Scientific Artificial Intelligence Centre to unlock the potential of human-AI collaboration in scientific discoveries.
Researchers develop tool that could improve liquid biopsy
A US study has overcome a major obstacle in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing or liquid biopsy, offering promising advancements in disease diagnosis and monitoring.
New biomarker identified for major depressive disorder
Local gyrification index, which measures cortical folding in the brain, could be a novel neuroimaging marker for major depressive disorder.
How does the brain process and store words we hear?
US researchers studying the brain’s auditory lexicon find implications for stroke survivors and others with brain disorders.
Pure capped mRNA vaccine encourages more effective vaccine development
Japanese researchers have designed a pure capped mRNA vaccine which has shown a better protein production in the immune system.
Enzyme substrate mutations promote tumour growth
Using a newly developed algorithm and a validation study, US researchers find that cancer hijacks a class of enzyme mutations to fuel tumorigenesis.
Genome-edited iPSCs show promise for treating Fabry Disease
Japanese researchers successfully engineered iPSCs to secrete a modified enzyme, mNAGA, and restored enzyme activity in vitro and in a mouse model, opening new avenues for regenerative medicine for conditions such as Fabry Disease.
Novel hydrogel brings hope for infertility and fertility challenges
South Korean researchers have developed a hydrogel using a uterus-derived decellularised extracellular matrix, bringing hope for those challenged with infertility.
How do cells control the secretion of mucin and insulin?
Spanish researchers looking at two crucial proteins uncover how cells release mucin and insulin, leading to new methods to reset deregulation.
Higher levels of lean muscle may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Individuals with higher levels of lean muscle may have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. While further research is needed to understand the underlying biological pathways and implications for clinical practice, these findings shed light on the potential role of lean muscle in protecting brain health.