Month: September 2018
Unveiling the mechanism protecting replicated DNA from degradation
Researchers have succeeded in depleting AND-1, a key protein for DNA replication, by using a recently developed conditional protein degradation system. Consequently, they were able to gain unprecedented access to the mechanism behind how AND-1 works du…
Read MoreFirst-born children more likely to learn about sex from parents
Birth order may play a significant role in how children learn about sex, especially for boys, according to a new study.
Read MoreAcne stigma linked to lower overall quality of life, Irish study finds
Many people with acne are negatively impacted by perceived social stigma around the skin condition, a new study from Ireland has found.
Read MoreHidden health problems can appear up to two years after elective hip surgeries
Up to two years following elective, arthroscopic hip surgery, a substantial proportion of patients reported troubling new health issues ranging from sleep problems, to arthritis to cardiovascular disease.
Read MoreBacterial protein mimics DNA to sabotage cells’ defenses
Researchers report some of the details of how Salmonella shuts down an immune pathway after infection.
Read MoreFactors linked to mortality after traumatic brain injury identified
New findings shed light on the potential for strategies for prevention and intervention that could improve longevity and quality of life after traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Read MoreCancer hijacks the microbiome to glut itself on glucose
A new study shows that leukemia actively undercuts the ability of normal cells to consume glucose, thus leaving more glucose available to feed its own growth.
Read MoreBuilding a flu factory from host cell components
A quantitative proteomic study of how influenza virus affects lung-derived cell lines found that protein synthesis machinery relocates to the autophagosome in infected cells.
Read MoreTeens who’ve tried marijuana have used it in more than one form
Most teens who’ve tried marijuana used it in more than one form, according to a new study, raising concerns about adolescent health amid a booming cannabis market.
Read MoreNew insights into the structure of a killer protein
Researchers have gained new insights into the structure of the killer protein Bax. The protein induces programmed cell death, the method by which the body disposes of cells that are no longer needed or have been pathologically altered. Since Bax is con…
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