COVID-19: rapid and reliable detection method
Commercially available mass spectrometers offer a reliable means of detecting the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
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Japanese squirrels develop human hereditary diseases with ageing
Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, led by Dr Tomoaki Murakami, have uncovered a previously undocumented disease, fibrinogen Aα-chain amyloidosis, highly prevalent in Japanese squirrels, shedding light on its parallels with the human condition. Their findings offer new insights into amyloidosis and its potential implications for medical research.
New test promises better detection of elusive cervical cancers
Researchers have developed a novel test capable of detecting a form of cervical cancer that frequently eludes detection through traditional Pap tests.
New cell discovery shakes up neuroscience
Scientists have identified a novel cell type that combines astrocytic characteristics with the machinery for synaptic transmission. This discovery resolves years of debate in the field.
Newly identified cell type uncovered in the thymus
Microfold cells (M cells) are primarily known for their role in the intestinal epithelium. However, the researchers discovered similar cells in the thymus.
Multiomics approach unveils flu severity insights
Some individuals may experience more severe symptoms when infected with the same virus compared to others. The reasons behind this variability are not yet fully understood. While viral factors, such as differences in the virus strain, do play a role, they cannot account for the diverse responses observed among individuals…
Combating malaria: new approach
Researchers are actively seeking to unravel the intricacies of gene expression regulation throughout the various stages of the P. falciparum lifecycle.
Vaccines against parasitic disease
In Columbus, Ohio, scientists have made significant strides in developing vaccines to combat leishmaniasis, a disfiguring skin disease, through animal studies.
Dectin-1: HIV and ageing
New study aimed to assess how Dectin-1 functions in myeloid cells among various cohorts of individuals.
Novel based editors developed
Researchers have developed a novel based CRISPR-free base editing system named CyDENT, which enables precise base editing.
Research offers insight into swift spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants
Researchers have shown insights into the omicron variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which have rapidly disseminated globally in the past year.
Immune cells predict flu symptoms
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in collaboration with ESR Limited, discovered that specific immune cells present in individuals months before a flu infection can better predict symptom development compared to current antibody-based methods.
Vaccine may reduce severity of long-haul covid symptoms
Receiving a COVID-19 vaccination could offer a dual benefit by not only lowering the likelihood of developing long-haul COVID but also mitigating symptoms for individuals already dealing with this condition.
Immunotherapy: antibody set for combating tumours
A recent study sheds light on the potential of artificial DNA structures that, when combined with antibodies, guide the immune system to target cancer cells specifically.
Protein-triggered motor neuron loss in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
The intricate control of our bodily movements relies on a network of neural pathways connecting the brain and spinal cord. Key among these pathways is the transmission of commands from neurons in the cerebral cortex to motor neurons in the spinal cord, which in turn activate muscles, enabling fluid motion.…
