Biomedicine Paves the Door for Future Food Crops
University of Queensland researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening a potential pathway for rapid crop improvement.…
Biology
Ginger Chemical may help Cure Inflammatory Bowel Illness
An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found a compound in ginger, called furanodienone (FDN), that selectively binds to and…
In Free-range Broilers, Feed Additions can Minimize Campylobacter
DTU National Food Institute researchers have conducted trials in a commercial free-range chicken farm in Denmark. They achieved an 80% reduction in campylobacter in the…
Exploring the Significance of Y Chromosomal Genes in Male Fertility in Mice
Researchers at the Crick have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice. This research…
New Study Identifies Age-related Damage at the Cellular Level
Scientists at the Allen Institute have identified specific cell types in the brain of mice that undergo major changes as they age, along with a…
Genetics of Dyslexia are linked to Brain Structure
Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the…
Threatening Humanity with a Virus Unlocks the Future
Professor Sangmin Lee from POSTECH’s Department of Chemical Engineering, in collaboration with 2024 Nobel Chemistry Laureate Professor David Baker from the University of Washington, has…
Study Dispels Beliefs Regarding the Origin of Gout
A big multinational study discovered that gout is a chronic ailment caused primarily by heredity, rather than the sufferer’s lifestyle choices. The genome-wide association study,…
New insight into the Mysterious Case of our Aging Immune System
A WEHI study could help to address a long-standing mystery: why does a vital immunological organ in our body shrink and lose function as we…
Influenza Viruses can employ two Methods to Infect Cells
Most influenza viruses enter human or animal cells via specialized routes on their surfaces. Researchers at the University of Zurich have revealed that certain human…
Researchers discover novel Molecular Pathways relating to Biological Tissue Regeneration
A study led by the University of Barcelona provides fresh insights into how the molecular pathways involved in regenerative medicine work. The study focuses on…
Researchers found a novel cell that recalls Allergens
Researchers with McMaster University and Denmark-based pharmaceutical company ALK-Abello A/S have made a groundbreaking discovery: a new cell that remembers allergies. The discovery gives scientists…
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