[ad_1] The latest animation technology has revealed the molecular details of how our bodies are protected from cancer by a key “tumor suppressor” protein called p53. The new WEHI-TV animation displays the findings of more than 40 years of research to explain how the tumor suppressor protein p53 normally prevents …
Read More »A new technique could revolutionize the accuracy and detection of biomechanical changes in cells
[ad_1] Scientists have developed an optical elastography technique that could revolutionize the accuracy and ease with which healthcare professionals can detect biomechanical changes in cells and tissues. A study derived from an international collaboration between the University of Exeter, the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the University of Perugia (Italy) …
Read More »The “Goldilocks” neonatal immune response may protect against autism
[ad_1] Philadelphia, November 10, 2020 – The causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including genetic and environmental factors, are not fully understood. Many studies have already shown that severe maternal infection during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk to offspring in both humans and animals. New research, however, shows …
Read More »Veganism: Vitamin B12 is well integrated, iodine is a cause for concern
[ad_1] There was no significant difference in vitamin B12, which was present in approximately the same amount in the blood of both groups. Since vitamin B12 is absorbed almost exclusively from animal food, the contribution of participants following a vegan diet could be due to the intake through food supplements. …
Read More »Princeton researchers find the key to piercing the armor of harmful bacteria
[ad_1] IMAGE: In Gram-negative bacteria, LPS and phospholipids are produced on the inner bacterial membrane and must be sent through the cell wall to the outer membrane. The production and delivery of … view More Credit: Silhavy Lab, Princeton University Bacteria are single-celled organisms essential to human health, both in …
Read More »American College of Rheumatology announces 2020 award winners
[ad_1] ATLANTA – The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) will recognize recipients of its 2020 Master of ACR designation and Awards of Distinction at the College’s Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony. Distinguished Fellow Award winners will be honored at the Fellows-in-Training reception. These awards are awarded annually to members who …
Read More »Asian ethnicity strongly linked to COVID-related stroke
[ad_1] Asian ethnicity is strongly linked to COVID-related stroke, reveals an analysis of the activity of stroke centers in England and Scotland during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic and accepted for publication in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. Among patients with ischemic stroke, which is caused …
Read More »The mysterious molecule in the bacteria turns out to be a guard
[ad_1] IMAGE: Top row: E coli bacteria containing a retron rupture membranes in the cell approximately 15 minutes after infection (center) Red reveals holes in the membranes as cells die. (Right) … view More Credit: Weizmann Institute of Science In many species of bacteria there are peculiar hybrid structures called …
Read More »Smokers, especially those who start young, are three times more likely to die prematurely
[ad_1] DALLAS, October 28, 2020 – Current smokers faced nearly three times the risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease than people who never smoked, with a higher risk among those who started smoking in childhood, according to a new. research published today in the Journal of the American Heart …
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