Medical research
Study: This protein may be the 'glue' that helps COVID virus stick
When SARS-CoV-2 enters the human body, the virus' spike protein binds to a cell, allowing the virus to infiltrate and begin replicating.
Jan 24, 2024
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Health
Invasive fungal infections: A growing risk to human health worldwide
Thinking of fungi probably conjures up an image of some wild mushrooms or a sourdough starter in your mind. That, or maybe a time where you had an unfortunate itchy skin rash that went away with a bit of topical medication.
Jan 23, 2024
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Gastroenterology
New 3D bioprinted model to study common liver disease, find effective treatment
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, or MASH, is an inflammatory, liver-scarring disease that has reached epidemic proportions, with an estimated 1.5% to 6.5% of U.S. adults afflicted by the condition, and roughly ...
Jan 23, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
'Shredding' unique genetic features of cancer cells with CRISPR-Cas3
Cornell researchers have taken an important step toward harnessing CRISPR gene editing in "targeted, safe and potent" cancer treatment, according to Ailong Ke, professor of chemistry and chemical biology in the College of ...
Jan 22, 2024
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Immunology
Researchers create instruction manual to detect rare cells that could unlock secrets to allergies
Researchers with McMaster University have created an instruction manual that will help scientists across the globe find hard to detect B cells.
Jan 19, 2024
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Genetics
Evaluating research on causal factors of human aging and identifying gaps in knowledge
Factors causing aging, rather than being a consequence of getting older, are a topic of major debate among scientists. Now, new research begins to consider how we determine what's behind the wheel of human aging.
Jan 19, 2024
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Neuroscience
New gut-brain circuits found for sugar and fat cravings
Understanding why we overeat unhealthy foods has been a long-standing mystery. While we know food's strong power influences our choices, the precise circuitry in our brains behind this is unclear. The vagus nerve sends internal ...
Jan 18, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Stromal cells may help predict prostate cancer metastasis
Non-cancerous cells called stromal cells, which are found in and around prostate tumors, may be useful in assessing these tumors' potential to spread, and may even be targets for future prostate cancer treatments, according ...
Jan 18, 2024
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Genetics
Researchers conduct in-depth characterization of a major gene involved in neurodegenerative diseases
Within our brain cells, there exists a highway system of tube-like structures called microtubules. They give the cell structure and help transport nutrients and other important substances from one part of the nerve cells ...
Jan 16, 2024
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Gastroenterology
Bioengineered approach shows promise in ulcerative colitis
By taking advantage of mechanisms that allow cancer cells to evade immune attack, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have developed a new strategy in animal models that has potential for treating ulcerative colitis. ...
Jan 16, 2024
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