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Drugs of the future will be easier and faster to make, thanks to mRNA—after researchers work out a few remaining kinks

Drugs of the future will be easier and faster to make, thanks to mRNA—after researchers work out a few remaining kinks

JANUARY 5, 2024by Li Li,The ConversationThis is a computer graphic of an RNA molecule. Credit: Richard Feldmann/WikipediaVaccines have been reliably and affordably protecting people from disease

Drugs of the future will be easier and faster to make, thanks to mRNA—after researchers work out a few remaining kinks

JANUARY 5, 2024by Li Li,The ConversationThis is a computer graphic of an RNA molecule. Credit: Richard Feldmann/WikipediaVaccines have been reliably and affordably protecting people from disease
New tool improves the search for genes that cause diseases

New tool improves the search for genes that cause diseases

byUniversity of ChicagoDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHA new statistical tool developed by researchers at the University of Ch

New tool improves the search for genes that cause diseases

byUniversity of ChicagoDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHA new statistical tool developed by researchers at the University of Ch
Study discovers how a magnesium cellular transport 'pump' plays a vital role in cardiac function

Study discovers how a magnesium cellular transport 'pump' plays a vital role in cardiac function

by Steven Lee,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2024.02.033Magnesium is a mineral critical to a wide range of

Study discovers how a magnesium cellular transport 'pump' plays a vital role in cardiac function

by Steven Lee,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2024.02.033Magnesium is a mineral critical to a wide range of
Research suggests fine-tuning of specific excitatory synapse traits could lead to new brain disease treatments

Research suggests fine-tuning of specific excitatory synapse traits could lead to new brain disease treatments

by DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)Profiling of LAR-RPTP microexon expression repertoires by targeted deep RNA sequencing Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI

Research suggests fine-tuning of specific excitatory synapse traits could lead to new brain disease treatments

by DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)Profiling of LAR-RPTP microexon expression repertoires by targeted deep RNA sequencing Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI
How to make mRNA therapeutics safe from the start

How to make mRNA therapeutics safe from the start

FEBRUARY 28, 2024by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityScientists eager to harness mRNA technology to fight cancer and more need to find ways to test early for safety, Northeastern

How to make mRNA therapeutics safe from the start

FEBRUARY 28, 2024by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityScientists eager to harness mRNA technology to fight cancer and more need to find ways to test early for safety, Northeastern
Materiobiology: Advances in aging bone regeneration material development

Materiobiology: Advances in aging bone regeneration material development

byScience China PressThe new development process for aging bone regeneration materials focuses on in-depth research of dysfunctional mechanisms, the development of a biomaterial 'toolbox&#39

Materiobiology: Advances in aging bone regeneration material development

byScience China PressThe new development process for aging bone regeneration materials focuses on in-depth research of dysfunctional mechanisms, the development of a biomaterial 'toolbox&#39
Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer's disease

Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer's disease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024by Buck Institute for Research on AgingThe art depicts the recovery of the functional plasticity at synapses on neurons despite tau-induced toxicity in the brain. Credit: Larissa Brown

Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer's disease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024by Buck Institute for Research on AgingThe art depicts the recovery of the functional plasticity at synapses on neurons despite tau-induced toxicity in the brain. Credit: Larissa Brown
New web portal empowers drug discovery, systems-level analysis of critical kinase-substrate interactions

New web portal empowers drug discovery, systems-level analysis of critical kinase-substrate interactions

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalKiNet functionalities. Credit:npj Systems Biology and Applications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41540-024-00442-5Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mo

New web portal empowers drug discovery, systems-level analysis of critical kinase-substrate interactions

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalKiNet functionalities. Credit:npj Systems Biology and Applications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41540-024-00442-5Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mo
CBD products don't ease pain and are potentially harmful, study finds

CBD products don't ease pain and are potentially harmful, study finds

by Vittoria D'Alessio,University of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere is no evidence that CBD products reduce chronic pain, and taking them is a waste of money and potentially harm

CBD products don't ease pain and are potentially harmful, study finds

by Vittoria D'Alessio,University of BathCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere is no evidence that CBD products reduce chronic pain, and taking them is a waste of money and potentially harm
Amid record year for dengue infections, study finds climate change responsible for 19% of rising dengue burden

Amid record year for dengue infections, study finds climate change responsible for 19% of rising dengue burden

by American Society of Tropical Medicine & HygieneCredit: CC0 Public DomainClimate change is having a massive global impact on dengue transmission, accounting for 19% of the current dengue burden,

Amid record year for dengue infections, study finds climate change responsible for 19% of rising dengue burden

by American Society of Tropical Medicine & HygieneCredit: CC0 Public DomainClimate change is having a massive global impact on dengue transmission, accounting for 19% of the current dengue burden,
Class of Alzheimer's drug presents unique challenge for patients with cardiovascular disease

Class of Alzheimer's drug presents unique challenge for patients with cardiovascular disease

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newViewpoint articlepublished in theJournal of the American Medical Association&nb

Class of Alzheimer's drug presents unique challenge for patients with cardiovascular disease

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newViewpoint articlepublished in theJournal of the American Medical Association&nb