Genes may affect the level of harmful bacterial toxins in the bloodstream
Lipopolysaccharide, a virulence factor produced by bacteria, is a toxin that can cause a systemic inflammation via the circulation. In …
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A ‘pump’ gene’s surprising role in early brain formation
In polymicrogyria, the cortex of the brain has many irregular, small folds (gyria) and disorganization of its layers. Many affected …
Expression of fat genes correlate with metabolic, behavioral changes linked to obesity
A collection of genetic variants influences the expression of obesity-associated genes in both the brain and fat tissue, according to …
The viruses in our genes: When activated, they impair brain development
Since our ancestors infected themselves with retroviruses millions of years ago, we have carried elements of these viruses in our …
New map reveals genes that control the skeleton
Research led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has for the first time mapped the unique genetic profile of …
Scientists discover how Streptococcus pyogenes can obtain nutrition from the skin surface
Streptococcus pyogenes is one of the most important bacterial causes of human skin infections. If S. pyogenes invades deep into …
GBP5 protein may play a key role in suppressing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
New research led by scientists at Washington State University has found that a protein known as GBP5 appears to play …
Whole genome sequencing may guide blood cancer treatment
For certain blood cancers, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), deciding whether patients need an aggressive …
SARS-CoV-2 escapes host immune responses by modulating dendritic cell maturation
A team of scientists from Italy and the USA has recently explored the maturation pattern of conventional dendritic cells (cDCs) …
Immunologists map unknown biological machinery to produce memory T cells
Immunologists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have mapped the previously unknown biological machinery by which the immune system generates …
What are Deacetylase Inhibitors?
Histone deacetylases are enzymes involved in the modification of histones in order to allow DNA to wrap around them tightly. …
Hearing Loss and Genetics
Gene mutation, environmental causes such as maternal infections during pregnancy, as well as postnatal complications can cause hearing loss in …
Are Genes Involved in Tooth Decay and Gum Disease?
Genetics play a crucial role in predisposition to various dental diseases. Research has indicated a close association with individual genetic …
Study in mice shows genes may be altered through drug repurposing
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have published a study showing a promising approach to using drug repurposing to …
Allergic reactions to vaccines rare, short-lived
Vaccines can sometimes cause allergic reactions, but they are usually rare and short-lived. British regulators are looking into reports of …
A library of mouse genes to look up the best liver cancer treatment
If you want to get smarter, the library is a good place to start. And for cancer researchers, smarter treatment …
A day in the life of a Covid-19 ward: Just trying to hold on
It’s 2 p.m. in the intensive care ward of Marseille’s La Timone hospital, and Dr. Julien Carvelli is phoning families …
China’s experimental Covid-19 vaccine appears safe, no adverse reactions: Study
A Chinese experimental coronavirus vaccine being developed by the Institute of Medical Biology under the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences …