Tag: Biology
Meet the molecule that helps stressed cells decide between life and death
Elusive key to stopping neglected tropical diseases: Path to realizing a decades-old dream
Cigarette smoke makes MRSA superbug bacterium more drug-resistant: Cigarette smoke can change the DNA and characteristics of pathogenic microbes
New insight into the biology of insulin release
Legalized recreational marijuana a substitute for alcohol, but not tobacco
Gut bacteria associated with chronic pain for first time: People with fibromyalgia show variations in microbiome composition
Marijuana use increases, shifts away from illegal market
Taking the ‘killer’ out of natural killer cells
Hard food, strong jaw: Jawbone structure responds to forceful chewing
Synthetic version of CBD treats seizures in rats
Study merges big data and zebrafish biology to reveal mechanisms of human disease
‘Nanobodies’ from alpacas could help bring CAR T-cell therapy to solid tumors: Unusually small antibodies, targeted to the tumor micro-environment, curb melanoma and colon cancer in mouse models
Food additive may influence how well flu vaccines work
A bad bout of flu triggers ‘taste bud cells’ to grow in the lungs
New computational tool harnesses big data, deep learning to reveal dark matter of the transcriptome: Researchers create a new tool for scientists to advance disease diagnosis and treatment
Exposure to chemical in Roundup increases risk for cancer, study finds
Enzyme warps space to break the cell’s speed limit
Discovery of blood vessel system in bones: Network supplies bones and helps immune cells to quickly reach the sources of inflammation
How staying in shape is vital for reproductive success: Cells must keep their shape and proportions to successfully reproduce through cell division, research reveals
Classifying brain microglia: Which are good and which are bad? New study is perhaps the most comprehensive survey of brain microglia ever conducted
Single-cell asymmetries control how groups of cells form 3D shapes together
Racial differences in colorectal cancer incidence not due to biology
Root extract of Chinese medicinal plant makes worms live longer
Ciprofloxacin has dramatic effects on the mitochondrial genome: Antibiotics should be used cautiously
Researchers have discovered how to slow aging: Natural product found to reduce the level of damaged cells in the body, caused by aging
Neuroscientists see clues to brain maturation in adolescent rats
The effectiveness of online cannabis responsible vendor training program
Terahertz wave activates filamentation of actin: A novel possibility of manipulating cellular functions