Roundworm Protein can Unlock the Cellular ‘Fountain of Youth’
A USask research team has discovered a pair of genes in charge of ridding cells of the poisons that build up in the body and…
Biology
Artificial Blood Research Advances Aim to Increase Product Safety and Efficacy
Researchers have made significant progress in assuring that red blood cell substitutes or artificial blood can function safely and successfully when transfused into the bloodstream.…
According to a New Study, DNA Sequencing can Help Identify which Creatures are Most Likely to become Extinct
A group of scientists led by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and the University of California, Santa Cruz determined that genomic information about animals…
Genomes from 240 Animal Species Illustrate what Distinguishes the Human Genome
Mammals have adapted to practically every ecosystem on Earth over the last 100 million years. Scientists with the Zoonomia Project have been mapping mammalian genome…
Machine Learning Assists Scientists in Determining the Environmental Preferences of Microorganisms
Microorganisms are microscopic living organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. They can be found in a wide variety of…
A Better Approach of Gene Editing could Power the Next Generation of Cell and Gene Therapies
When compared to present technologies, a novel approach to genetic engineering of cells offers significant gains in speed, efficiency, and cellular toxicity. According to a…
How Spheres turn into Worms
Spheres do not naturally become worms as they are two distinct shapes with different properties. Spheres are three-dimensional shapes with a round surface, while worms…
A Recent Study Indicates that Autophagy Malfunction Starves Brain Cells of Energy
According to new research, neurodegeneration in brain cells may occur when the natural cellular cleaning mechanism malfunctions due to low levels of a niacin-related coenzyme,…
Mammalian Evolution Provides Clues to the Origins of Human Disease
Hundreds of scientific research have been undertaken over the years to identify the genes responsible for common human features such as eye color, IQ, and…
A Dynamic Network of Proteins in the Pores of the Nuclear Envelope Protects Against Harmful Invaders, According to a New Study
Tiny pores in the cell nucleus protect and preserve genetic material, which is essential for healthy aging. A team from the Max Planck Institute of…
Thymus Organoids were used to generate Patient-specific Cells
Thymus organoids are three-dimensional structures that are derived from stem cells and can be used to generate patient-specific cells. The thymus is an organ in…
A Novel Genetic Cause in Canine Bladder Tumors has been Identified by Researchers
New genetic alterations linked to a subset of canine bladder tumors have been discovered by researchers. Their discoveries have implications for both early cancer detection…
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