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New study uncovers DNA repair mechanism in bacterial cells
US research reveals mechanism used by bacterial cells to repair their faulty DNA, which could help scientists understand the intricacies of DNA repair processes.
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Histones revealed by study as critical for cell identity
Researchers have shown that histones are vital in silencing genes and that their position is inherited in new cells, providing insight into how cancer cells can become resistant to therapy.
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Bacteria compete for ‘ownership’ of human tissue
Research has shown how the same species of bacteria compete for space on human tissue, with researchers saying the mechanism could be used in research...
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Stimulating fibroblasts can trigger hair growth in wound healing
Stimulating fibroblasts through the sonic hedgehog pathway can trigger hair growth not previously seen in wound healing...
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Mechanism could aid methods to combat immune attacks on the body
Chemical changes on mRNA were found to control the production of a protein called interferon beta, which could give insights on tackling immune diseases...
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RIP1 kinase as a therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer
RIP1 has been shown to suppress the action of macrophages against the immune system and could be a potential therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer...
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Cyclic peptoids show promise as prostate cancer drug
Scientists in the U.S. have developed molecules, termed cyclic peptoids, that block the action of genes that drive the growth of therapy-resistant prostate cancer, according to a new study.
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Antibodies protect nerve-muscle connections in Lou Gehrig’s disease
A study identifies a novel treatment strategy that preserved neuromuscular synapses in a mouse model of aggressive ALS...