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Study links nutrients, brain structure, cognition in healthy aging
US researchers found that nutrient intake, brain structure and cognitive function contribute to healthier brains in aging adults, by looking at correlating blood markers.
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New class of ribosomal peptide “daptides” discovered by researchers
Researchers from the University of Illinois have identified a new class of ribosomally synthesised and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) named "daptides" that have haemolytic activity.
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Using optogenetics to restore cell function
In a new study, researchers have found that light can be used to naturally balance a cell’s mitochondria.
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Scientists develop new graphene imaging technique for clearer pictures of small molecules
Scientists have created a new imaging technique with graphene which generates clearer pictures of the structures of small molecules.
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Novel spectroscopic microscope images biological molecular conformations
A spectroscopic microscope has been developed by researchers to gather data on biological conformations faster and more accurately.
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TALEN is a more efficient gene editing tool for tightly packed DNA, finds study
TALEN was shown to be almost five times more efficient than CRISPR-Cas9 at locating and editing genes in heterochromatin.
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Malaria compounds found to kill Cryptosporidium parasite
Researchers have shown that bicyclic azetidines, medicines used to treat malaria, can also kill the Cryptosporidium parasite in mice.
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Decoy ACE2 receptors show promise as COVID-19 treatment in cell cultures
A new decoy receptor of ACE2 has been created which binds to and neutralises COVID-19 in live tissue cultures, preventing cells from becoming infected.