Abnormal Proteins Found in Spinal Fluid of ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia Patients
Abnormal Proteins Found in Spinal Fluid of ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia Patients Wednesday, January 31, 2024 Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have made a significant discovery in the diagnosis and understanding of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal…
Revolutionizing Biomaterials with De Novo Designed Protein Hydrogels
A recent research article published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences presents groundbreaking findings in the field of biophysics and computational biology. The study, titled ‘De novo design of modular protein hydrogels with programmable intra- and extracellular…
MIT and Ragon Institute researchers make breakthrough in DNA-based vaccine development
Researchers from MIT and the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard have made a significant breakthrough in vaccine development. They have created a vaccine using a virus-like delivery particle made from DNA, which has shown promise in inducing a…
Breakthrough in Understanding Bacterial Genome Regulation through Transcription-Replication Interactions
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding bacterial genome regulation through transcription-replication interactions. The study, published in Nature, sheds light on the dynamics of gene expression at the genome scale, providing a novel classification of regulatory modes based on…
Research Reveals Persistent Complement Dysregulation and Thromboinflammation in Long Covid
Recent research has shed light on the persistent complement dysregulation and signs of thromboinflammation in active Long Covid. The study, conducted by Carlo Cervia-Hasler, Sarah C. Brüningk, Tobias Hoch, Bowen Fan, and Onur Boyman, along with 23 other authors, found…
New Technology Allows Scientists to Track ‘Off Switches’ of Brain Cells
Scientists at Scripps Research have developed a groundbreaking technology that allows them to track the ‘off switches’ of brain cells, shedding light on the process of inhibition in the brain. This innovative approach provides a new avenue for studying normal…
Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Producing Large Quantity of COVID-19 Virus Receptor
A team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University has achieved a breakthrough in producing a large quantity of the receptor that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, binds to on the…
Tokyo Researchers Make Groundbreaking Discovery in DNA Repair
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of DNA repair, shedding light on the role of the RecA protein in homologous recombination. This process is crucial for repairing breaks in double-stranded DNA, and the…
Yoplait Launches New High-Protein, Low-Sugar Yogurt Snacks
Yoplait, a brand under General Mills, has recently launched a new line of high-protein, low-sugar yogurt snacks. The new product, called Yoplait Protein, is formulated using ultra-filter milk and the brand’s traditional yogurt-style fermentation process. It boasts 15 grams of…
Researchers Discover Connection Between ALS Progression and Mitochondria-Associated Membranes
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have made a significant discovery in the study of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Their research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has revealed a…