Researchers describe tools to better understand CaMKII, a protein involved in brain and heart disease

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusOptogenetic tools for monitoring and controlling CaMKII activation(A) Camui is a FRET-based sensor that detects conformational changes in CaMKII upon activation. An N

Updated on: March 30,2024

Researchers describe tools to better understand CaMKII, a protein involved in brain and heart disease

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusOptogenetic tools for monitoring and controlling CaMKII activation(A) Camui is a FRET-based sensor that detects conformational changes in CaMKII upon activation. An N

Updated on:March 30,2024

What type of a relationship with an ancient person does a shared DNA fragment imply?

by Shai Carmi and Harald Ringbauer,The ConversationA comparison of one chromosome’s DNA sequence between a 14th-century German Jew and two living people who uploaded their DNA to GEDmatch. Each

Updated on: April 06,2024

What type of a relationship with an ancient person does a shared DNA fragment imply?

by Shai Carmi and Harald Ringbauer,The ConversationA comparison of one chromosome’s DNA sequence between a 14th-century German Jew and two living people who uploaded their DNA to GEDmatch. Each

Updated on:April 06,2024

Serious flu damage prevented by compound that blocks unnecessary cell death

byTufts UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs lung cells are killed by the influenza virus, they burst open, releasing molecular signals that trigger the immune cells that can combat the

Updated on: April 28,2024

Serious flu damage prevented by compound that blocks unnecessary cell death

byTufts UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs lung cells are killed by the influenza virus, they burst open, releasing molecular signals that trigger the immune cells that can combat the

Updated on:April 28,2024

UK issues guidelines for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research

byUniversity of CambridgeThese models can be created in the lab and mimic aspects of early human embryo development, which raises various ethical considerations. Credit: Irene Zorzan and Teresa

Updated on: July 05,2024

UK issues guidelines for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research

byUniversity of CambridgeThese models can be created in the lab and mimic aspects of early human embryo development, which raises various ethical considerations. Credit: Irene Zorzan and Teresa

Updated on:July 05,2024

'It's the greatest living experiment': Pitt Men's Study marks 40 years of AIDS research

by Anya Sostek, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a Pittsburgh hospital in the early 1980s, Charles Rinaldo saw a young, previously healthy gay man critically ill with a virus

Updated on: April 06,2024

'It's the greatest living experiment': Pitt Men's Study marks 40 years of AIDS research

by Anya Sostek, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a Pittsburgh hospital in the early 1980s, Charles Rinaldo saw a young, previously healthy gay man critically ill with a virus

Updated on:April 06,2024

Scientists discover mast cells trap and use living neutrophils during allergic reactions

byMax Planck Institute of Immunobiology and EpigeneticsThis scanning electron microscopy image captures the moment where degranulating mast cells (pseudo-colored in sepia) attract and start to i

Updated on: August 08,2024

Scientists discover mast cells trap and use living neutrophils during allergic reactions

byMax Planck Institute of Immunobiology and EpigeneticsThis scanning electron microscopy image captures the moment where degranulating mast cells (pseudo-colored in sepia) attract and start to i

Updated on:August 08,2024

Engineered platelets can induce anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive response, finds scientist

by Marlene Leung,St. Michael's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by a St. Michael's Hospital scientist reveals how platelets can inhibit inflammation and immune r

Updated on: January 27,2024

Engineered platelets can induce anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive response, finds scientist

by Marlene Leung,St. Michael's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by a St. Michael's Hospital scientist reveals how platelets can inhibit inflammation and immune r

Updated on:January 27,2024

Hyperoxidized PRDX3: A Novel Biomarker for Ferroptosis in Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases

Updated on: October 02,2024

Hyperoxidized PRDX3: A Novel Biomarker for Ferroptosis in Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases

Updated on:October 02,2024

HIV: Early treatment is one key to remission

JANUARY 23, 2024 Editors' notesbyPasteur InstituteThe anti-SIV antibody levels after treatment interruption are associated with the magnitude of antigen stimulation. Kinetics of plasma anti-

Updated on: March 14,2024

HIV: Early treatment is one key to remission

JANUARY 23, 2024 Editors' notesbyPasteur InstituteThe anti-SIV antibody levels after treatment interruption are associated with the magnitude of antigen stimulation. Kinetics of plasma anti-

Updated on:March 14,2024

Clinical trial: New dual therapy could revolutionize treatment of urothelial and bladder cancers

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityDr. Alison Zhang. Credit: Macquarie UniversityAn international clinical trial of a treatment for advanced urothelial cancer has found a new dual therapy can

Updated on: January 26,2024

Clinical trial: New dual therapy could revolutionize treatment of urothelial and bladder cancers

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityDr. Alison Zhang. Credit: Macquarie UniversityAn international clinical trial of a treatment for advanced urothelial cancer has found a new dual therapy can

Updated on:January 26,2024

Small RNAs take on the big task of helping skin wounds heal better and faster with minimal scarring

 Editors' notesbyElsevierDeposition of laminin into wound bed contributes to blood vessel growth, which in turn, feeds normal skin regeneration. W—wound, BV—blood vessels. Credit:The A

Updated on: March 30,2024

Small RNAs take on the big task of helping skin wounds heal better and faster with minimal scarring

 Editors' notesbyElsevierDeposition of laminin into wound bed contributes to blood vessel growth, which in turn, feeds normal skin regeneration. W—wound, BV—blood vessels. Credit:The A

Updated on:March 30,2024

Study suggests statins could help fight gum disease

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCould taking statins benefit your mouth in addition to your arteries? A new study conducted in cell cult

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study suggests statins could help fight gum disease

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCould taking statins benefit your mouth in addition to your arteries? A new study conducted in cell cult

Updated on:March 28,2024