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Researchers uncover genetic factors for severe Lassa fever

Researchers uncover genetic factors for severe Lassa fever

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardScanning electron image of the Lassa virus budding off a cell. Credit: NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Marylan

Researchers uncover genetic factors for severe Lassa fever

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardScanning electron image of the Lassa virus budding off a cell. Credit: NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Marylan
Long COVID may harm cognition

Long COVID may harm cognition

MARCH 3, 2024by Robin FosterIn a finding that unearths yet another way Long COVID can harm health, new research finds the condition may trigger thinking declines.Published Thursday in theNew Eng

Long COVID may harm cognition

MARCH 3, 2024by Robin FosterIn a finding that unearths yet another way Long COVID can harm health, new research finds the condition may trigger thinking declines.Published Thursday in theNew Eng
Study identifies molecular mechanisms of rare neurodevelopmental disorder

Study identifies molecular mechanisms of rare neurodevelopmental disorder

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityNeurons cultured for 65 days from healthy cells and those containing the PACS1 syndrome variant both have complex morphology and express neuronal microtu

Study identifies molecular mechanisms of rare neurodevelopmental disorder

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityNeurons cultured for 65 days from healthy cells and those containing the PACS1 syndrome variant both have complex morphology and express neuronal microtu
Extra fingers and hearts: Pinpointing changes to our genetic instructions that disrupt development

Extra fingers and hearts: Pinpointing changes to our genetic instructions that disrupt development

by Mario Aguilera,University of California - San DiegoChanging the instructions for development: Single-letter changes to genomes led to the formation of an extra digit (right). Credit: Fabian L

Extra fingers and hearts: Pinpointing changes to our genetic instructions that disrupt development

by Mario Aguilera,University of California - San DiegoChanging the instructions for development: Single-letter changes to genomes led to the formation of an extra digit (right). Credit: Fabian L
New study shows a role for cholesterol in pain perception

New study shows a role for cholesterol in pain perception

FEBRUARY 27, 2024byUniversity of FloridaA cell membrane is illustrated to show the surface in red. Blue objects are proteins, including ion channels, which can send electrical impulses into cell

New study shows a role for cholesterol in pain perception

FEBRUARY 27, 2024byUniversity of FloridaA cell membrane is illustrated to show the surface in red. Blue objects are proteins, including ion channels, which can send electrical impulses into cell
Team develops a single-nucleus resolution atlas of white adipose tissue in different depots

Team develops a single-nucleus resolution atlas of white adipose tissue in different depots

FEBRUARY 5, 2024by Higher Education PressWorkflow to perform snRNA-seq of different WAT depots. The nuclei were derived from subcutaneous (S), epididymal (E), mesenteric (M), peri-nephritic (N), and p

Team develops a single-nucleus resolution atlas of white adipose tissue in different depots

FEBRUARY 5, 2024by Higher Education PressWorkflow to perform snRNA-seq of different WAT depots. The nuclei were derived from subcutaneous (S), epididymal (E), mesenteric (M), peri-nephritic (N), and p
Scientists explore the coupling between health span and lifespan in Caenorhabditis

Scientists explore the coupling between health span and lifespan in Caenorhabditis

by Impact Journals LLCPotential effects of compounds on lifespan and health. Credit: 2024 Banse et al.A new research paper waspublishedinAgingtitled, "The coupling between

Scientists explore the coupling between health span and lifespan in Caenorhabditis

by Impact Journals LLCPotential effects of compounds on lifespan and health. Credit: 2024 Banse et al.A new research paper waspublishedinAgingtitled, "The coupling between
Team assesses biological functions, diseases and therapeutic targets of heat shock protein 90

Team assesses biological functions, diseases and therapeutic targets of heat shock protein 90

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationHSP90 chaperone undergoes dynamic cycling process: HSP90 transits between open and closed states to promote maturation of polypeptide

Team assesses biological functions, diseases and therapeutic targets of heat shock protein 90

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationHSP90 chaperone undergoes dynamic cycling process: HSP90 transits between open and closed states to promote maturation of polypeptide
Experimental compound extends life in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mouse model

Experimental compound extends life in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mouse model

FEBRUARY 6, 2024byUT Southwestern Medical CenterMAP4K interactome and the effect on RANGAP1 subcellular distribution.AWestern-blotting analysis of proteins after proximity labeling i

Experimental compound extends life in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mouse model

FEBRUARY 6, 2024byUT Southwestern Medical CenterMAP4K interactome and the effect on RANGAP1 subcellular distribution.AWestern-blotting analysis of proteins after proximity labeling i
New methodological approach allows more precise summary of study results

New methodological approach allows more precise summary of study results

JANUARY 24, 2024byInstitute for Quality and Efficiency in Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBefore new drugs are launched on the market they are tested in clinical studies in which one

New methodological approach allows more precise summary of study results

JANUARY 24, 2024byInstitute for Quality and Efficiency in Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBefore new drugs are launched on the market they are tested in clinical studies in which one
Genetic testing pinpoints cardiovascular risk in patients with aortic disorders

Genetic testing pinpoints cardiovascular risk in patients with aortic disorders

by Vincent Jacobbi,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Mayo Clinic systematicreview, published in theJournal of Vascular Surgeryhas shed light on genetically inhe

Genetic testing pinpoints cardiovascular risk in patients with aortic disorders

by Vincent Jacobbi,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Mayo Clinic systematicreview, published in theJournal of Vascular Surgeryhas shed light on genetically inhe
Identifying proteins causally related to COVID-19, healthspan and lifespan

Identifying proteins causally related to COVID-19, healthspan and lifespan

by Impact Journals LLCFlow chart of the study design. Credit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205711A new research paper titled "Using genetics and proteomics data to identify protein

Identifying proteins causally related to COVID-19, healthspan and lifespan

by Impact Journals LLCFlow chart of the study design. Credit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205711A new research paper titled "Using genetics and proteomics data to identify protein