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Alzheimer’s genetic variants connected with microglia function
Researchers pinpoint connections of risk variants with microglia functions that are important for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
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Combating malaria: new approach
Researchers are actively seeking to unravel the intricacies of gene expression regulation throughout the various stages of the P. falciparum lifecycle.
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Brain cells found to transfer material to neurons in mice
Researchers have discovered that oligodendrocyte-lineage cells transfer cell material to neurons in a mouse brain. They have provided the first evidence of coordinated nuclear interaction between these cells and neurons.
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New system for safer CRISPR-based gene drive testing and development
US researchers outline the development of a new system for testing and developing CRISPR-based gene drives in the laboratory, and safely converting them into tools for potential real-world applications.
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Quantum computers: the next step for drug discovery
A $1.2 million National Science Foundation grant funds project to use quantum AI to create effective pharmaceuticals faster and cheaper.
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Scientists discover how strep bacterium hides from the immune system
Produced by Group A Streptococcus, researchers have discovered the S protein, which binds to the red blood cell membrane to avoid being destroyed by immune cells and could be a target for anti-virulence drugs.
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New cell therapy improves memory and stops seizures after brain injury
A recent study has shown that transplanting new inhibitory neurons may repair damaged brain circuits.
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Dispute over patent rights to CRISPR-Cas9 renewed by patent office
The patent office has declared an interference between 10 University of California (UC) patent applications.