Much like humans generate mountains of garbage, our cells are constantly discarding proteins that are damaged or no longer needed. The cellular waste disposal system called the proteasome is best known for its central role in protein degradation…
Category: 5. Biology
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A Surprising Link Between Epstein-Barr Virus & Crohn’s is Revealed
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and the causes are unclear but studies have linked it to autoimmunity, genetic risk factors, stress, and certain environmental conditions….
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High-Quality Media & Reagents Create Success in Cell Culture
Begin with Quality Ingredients
Cell culture media are essential for providing the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals necessary for cell growth and division. Standard media like Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle…
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Anti-Seizure Med May Prevent Migraine in Children and Teens
Anti-seizure drug, zonisamide has shown promise as a preventive treatment for children and adolescents living with migraine. The study will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 77th Annual…
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Hallucinogens Linked To Increase Likelihood of Death
The use of hallucinogens has surged in recent years, with increasing numbers of individuals experimenting with substances like ketamine, psilocybin, LSD, ayahuasca, and MDMA. According to Dr. Daniel Myran, a…
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The HPV Vaccine: Safe, Effective, Prevents Cancer
In the United States, human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These infections are so common, it’s…
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Cryptic New Species of Butterfly Identified in North America
Entomologists have described a new species of tiger swallowtail (genus Papilio) from eastern North America.
Papilio solstitius: (a) male, holotype and (b) female, allotype. Scale bar – 10 mm. Image credit: DeRoller et al., doi:…
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Bamboo-Derived microRNAs May Be behind Giant Pandas’ Plant-Based Diet
Giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) belong to the order Carnivora, but they mainly feed on bamboo, and their unique dietary adaptability has always been the focus of research. Recent studies indicate that plant-derived microRNAs (miRNAs) can…
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Rare Footage of Moms, Cubs Emerging from Dens Sheds Light on Elusive Polar Bear Reproduction
Published today on International Polar Bear Day, new research marks the first combination of satellite tracking collars with remote camera traps to answer questions about polar bear (Ursus maritimus) denning, which is notoriously difficult to…
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When Proteins Go on Strike – Life Sciences | Weizmann Wonder Wander
A basic business principle is that no worker is irreplaceable; that also holds true for most proteins, the cellular factory workers of our bodies. If we fire a protein – that is, permanently delete it from our genome using genetic engineering…
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