Cellular Traffic Managers Spotted Managing Signal Flow from Receptors
For the first time, using cutting-edge imaging techniques, proteins that regulate the flow of messages into and out of human cells have been seen in…
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Finding Cause-and-Affect Genetic Variants for Traits and Diseases Using CRISPR and Single-Cell Sequencing
Understanding whether regions of the genome are responsible for particular features or increase the risk of certain diseases is a difficult task in human genetics.…
Existing Antibiotics, Hidden in Plain Sight on Pharmacy Shelves, can Treat Superbugs, According to a New Test
FDA-approved medicines that are sold at your local drugstore can successfully treat superbugs, according to a recent test. But because the gold-standard test indicates they…
Herpes Study Deepens Knowledge of Recurrent Viral Infections and May Help Prevent Them
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have identified a crucial protein involved in viral reinfections that may be the target of antiviral medications…
Microbubbles in New Ultrasound Technology Break Down the Blood-Brain Barrier to Treat Human Glioblastoma
The fact that the most effective treatment cannot cross the blood-brain barrier to reach the aggressive brain tumor has been a significant hurdle to treating…
A Research Team has Created a Nanosensor Capable of Identifying Biomarkers With Single-Molecule Precision
While fishing is a popular hobby for many people, it is also a risky pastime. When you have something on the line, you never know…
In Mice, a Nanoparticle Containing mRNA Appears to Prevent and Treat Peanut Allergies
Peanut allergies are a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. Currently, there is no known cure for peanut allergies, but there are several treatments and management…
Milk-Derived Extracellular Vesicles are Being Investigated as a Potential Novel Treatment for Leaky Gut
The intestinal barrier, also known as the gut barrier, is critical for nutrition absorption and preventing hazardous chemicals from entering the bloodstream. Under disease conditions,…
An Implantable Device the Size of a Grain of Rice has been Demonstrated to Decrease Pancreatic Cancers
Researchers at Houston Methodist have discovered a means to treat pancreatic cancer, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat malignancies, by administering immunotherapy straight into…
Hybrid Micro-Robot that can Travel Through a Physiological Environment and Seize Specific Damaged Cells
The size of a single biological cell (approximately 10 microns across), a hybrid micro-robot was created by researchers at Tel Aviv University. It can be…
To Efficiently Combat Bone Tissue Infection, a Team Creates 2D Ultrasound-Responsive Antibacterial Nanosheets
In order to effectively reduce methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in bony tissue, a research team led by Professor Kelvin Yeung Wai-kwok from the Department…
Patients Undergoing Corneal Transplants may be Adversely Affected by Tiny Nanoparticles
For many people with eye diseases, corneal transplants may be the last option left to restore clear vision. Over 184,000 corneal transplant procedures are carried…
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