Damage to the genetic material of mitochondria — the mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA for short — can lead to diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. Such damage…
Category: 5. Biology
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Novel genomic screening tool enables precision reverse-engineering of genetic programming in cells
Collaborative research led by investigators at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center defines a novel approach to understanding how certain proteins called transcription factors determine which genetic programs will drive…
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Groundbreaking national initiative in Sweden aims to connect research with healthcare
A groundbreaking national initiative, Precision Omics Initiative Sweden (PROMISE), aims to connect research with healthcare and establish Sweden as a world leader in data-driven precision medicine.
The vision was recently published…
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Century-old clues reveal hidden threat to Australian songbird
A hidden threat facing one of Australia’s most iconic birds has been uncovered in a new study led by researchers from the University of Copenhagen and The Australian National University (ANU).
The critically endangered regent honeyeater once…
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Suspected fibrocartilaginous embolus in Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus)
An 11-year-old neutered male Asian small-clawed otter fell down the stairs while sleeping, after which it developed left-sided paralysis. Initial treatment involved once daily administration of prednisolone at 0.5 mg/kg.
Despite slight clinical…
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Research uncovers hidden spread of one of the most common hospital-associated infections
The results could spur more rigorous preventive measures that stop hidden spread of the disease.
One of the most common health care-associated infections spreads within intensive care units (ICUs) more than three times more than previously…
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How a small number of mutations can fuel outbreaks of western equine encephalitis virus
New research shows how small shifts in the molecular makeup of a virus can profoundly alter its fate. These shifts could turn a deadly pathogen into a harmless bug or supercharge a relatively benign virus, influencing its ability to infect humans…
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Discovery of bacteria’s defense against viruses becomes a piece of the puzzle against resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge that could overtake cancer mortality within a few decades. In a new study, researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, show that the emergence of resistance can be understood in the mechanism of how…
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Gut Microbiome From Elite Atheletes Improves Mouse Health
The microbial community in the human gut can have a significant impact on many different aspects of human health and biology. For example, the gut microbiome has a crucial role in metabolism, and not only…
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Gila monsters may struggle to survive climate change
For Gila monsters that live in the warming Mojave Desert, relocating to beat the heat may not be so simple. While climate change might create some better habitats, the lizards could be left behind in regions that become harder to…
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