Drug Discovery Could be Aided by New Computer Modeling
The rise of many deadly diseases, such as infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria, necessitates re-inventing the drug discovery wheel. A better understanding of disease metabolism…
Biology
New Information about how the Immune System Builds Long-Term Memory has been Discovered by Scientists
Experts in Japan have discovered a key component of the immune system’s long-term memory, adding to the quest for improved vaccinations against diseases ranging from…
STANN Sheds New Light on How the Brain Works
Researchers have created a new neural network computational model that aids in the understanding of the brain’s complexity. To gain a better understanding of how…
Radioactive Radiation may also Harm Biological Tissue Through a Previously Unknown Mechanism
More damaging chain reactions may occur when cells are exposed to ionizing radiation than previously assumed. For the first time, intermolecular Coulombic decay in organic…
Immune Cells can Penetrate Tissues Because of a Method Discovered by Researchers
Immune cells must enter tissue to fight infections and heal damage. They must also infiltrate tumors in order to combat them from within. Immune cells…
Researchers have Discovered a Novel Bacterial Property that Could be Used to Treat and Diagnose Lyme Disease
Ticks can be found almost anywhere. Simply go outside and look for some greenery. Look up to the apex of the gleaming, green blade, which…
Scientists Solved the Mystery of the Grass Leaf
Using cutting-edge computational modeling and developmental genetic techniques, the mystery of grass leaf formation has been solved. Our mowers cut the grass on a regular…
Microbes may be able to Provide the Petrochemical Industry with Long-Lasting Hydrocarbons
If the petrochemical sector is to ever wean itself off oil and gas, it must identify sustainably sourced chemicals that can be seamlessly integrated into…
Protein-protein Interactions are predicted using a Mathematical Model
Protein-protein interaction prediction is a field that combines bioinformatics and structural biology in an attempt to identify and catalog physical interactions between pairs or groups…
Bacteria Must be Kept Hidden
A chemical and biomolecular engineer with biosecurity expertise in teaching cells to create and use chemical building blocks that do not exist in nature. New…
Animal Tracking using Genetically Modified Organisms
The direct manipulation of an organism’s genes to change or improve certain characteristics is referred to as genetic engineering. The vast majority of work on…
Underwater Adhesives Made Simple by Synthetic Biology
Several marine organisms, including mussels, secrete adhesive proteins that allow them to adhere to various surfaces in seawater. This appealing underwater adhesion property has sparked…
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