Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases are the two most common neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. Published in the Journal of Neuroscience, new research from the Okinawa Institute of Science and…
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Study reveals key role of sugars in immune cell movement during psoriasis
New research has updated our understanding of how sugars, known as glycans, help immune cells move into skin in the inflammatory disease, psoriasis.
The paper entitled “Leukocytes have a heparan sulfate glycocalyx that regulates…
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Acyclovir-Activated Poison Exon Enables Reversible Gene Expression – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
- Acyclovir-Activated Poison Exon Enables Reversible Gene Expression Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
- A portable poison exon for small-molecule control of mammalian gene expression Nature
- Scientists Build Easy Gene Switch Controlled by…
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Acyclovir-Activated Poison Exon Enables Reversible Gene Expression – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
- Acyclovir-Activated Poison Exon Enables Reversible Gene Expression Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
- A portable poison exon for small-molecule control of mammalian gene expression Nature
- Scientists Build Easy Gene Switch Controlled by…
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Loud noise exposure worsens motor deficits in Parkinson’s disease model
In the development of Parkinson’s disease, it may not be a good idea to turn the amp to 11. High-volume noise exposure produced motor deficits in a mouse model of early-stage Parkinson’s disease, and established a link between the…
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Breakthrough research offers first targeted treatment option for NRAS-mutant melanoma
New research from Moffitt Cancer Center shows that RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibition can directly block tumor growth and activate the immune system, offering the first targeted approach for patients with NRAS-mutant melanoma, an…
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UCLA experts call for individualized heart monitoring in breast cancer survivors
As breast cancer survival rates continue to climb – 4.3 million women in the U.S. are currently living with a history of the disease and in the next 10 years that number is expected to rise by another million – heart health has…
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Study finds high intake of ultra-processed foods tied to reduced DNA methylation
Researchers have found that women who consume more ultra-processed foods exhibit widespread differences in DNA methylation, suggesting early biological changes that may explain how diet leaves a molecular imprint on health.
Brief…
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‘Pseudo Leukotrienes’ May Cause Asthma
A research team discovered “pseudo leukotrienes” that may be the dominant players in the inflammatory cascade that causes asthma, rather than the typical leukotrienes themselves.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways:
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New initiative aims to accelerate aortic stenosis diagnosis and treatment
People living with aortic stenosis (AS) could gain earlier access to innovative care and treatment thanks to a new effort from the American Heart Association designed to boost clinical trial participation and speed diagnosis of this…
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