Maintaining cognitive health as we age is a growing concern, with researchers continuously exploring factors that influence brain function and neurodegeneration. A study published in the Journal of the…
Category: 5. Biology
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Flow Imaging Microscopy for Biopharma: Four Considerations
FlowCam uses Flow Imaging Microscopy (FIM) to characterize particles in liquid biopharmaceutical formulations. There are several important features of FIM instruments to keep in mind if you are considering…
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Scientists Detect Silent “Scream” of Skin Cells for the First Time
Scientists discover “electric spiking” communication in previously thought to be mute cells, paving the way for bioelectric innovations. For years, scientists believed that only nerve and heart cells relied on electrical impulses for…
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Scientists Sound the Alarm: Microplastics Are Quietly Creating Superbugs That Defy Antibiotics
Scientists were shocked to discover that microplastics don’t just pollute the environment, they may also be fueling the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. Boston University researchers found that bacteria exposed to plastic particles became…
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Neanderthals Faced a Catastrophic Population Crash 110,000 Years Ago
An analysis of the semicircular canals in Neanderthal ears reveals evidence of a ‘bottleneck’ event, leading to a reduction in physical and genetic diversity. A new study conducted by an international team of researchers, including faculty from…
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The New Cancer Theory That Could Change Everything We Know
In a recent essay, scientists challenge the prevailing genetic-focused model of cancer, advocating for a shift towards more holistic views that include non-genetic factors in cancer development. They criticize the inconsistencies in current…
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Creating a Detailed Map of Antarctica’s Landscape Under the Ice
Scientists have completed the most detailed map of the land under the frozen ice sheet of Antarctica. This is the third version of this map, and is known as Bedmap3. It has incorporated data from ships,…
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Repurposed Drug Treats Aggressive Pediatric Brain Tumor
High-grade glioma, a difficult-to-treat and aggressive form of pediatric and adult brain cancer, responded to avapritinib, a drug already approved by the US FDA. The corresponding study was published in Cancer…
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Some of Sydney’s koalas are chlamydia-free, but still at risk
Some of Sydney’s koalas are facing an uncompromising dilemma.
The koalas living in one corner of Australia’s largest city are perilously inbred, researchers report February 26 in Conservation Genetics. But the solution —…
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A 25-Year Mystery Solved: Scientists Discover Why Some Proteins Fold the “Wrong” Way
A new study reveals a possible protein misfolding mechanism that may resolve a long-standing mystery of why certain proteins refold into unexpected patterns. Proteins are long molecules that must fold into precise three-dimensional shapes to…
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