Researchers describe tools to better understand CaMKII, a protein involved in brain and heart disease

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusOptogenetic tools for monitoring and controlling CaMKII activation(A) Camui is a FRET-based sensor that detects conformational changes in CaMKII upon activation. An N

Updated on: March 30,2024

Researchers describe tools to better understand CaMKII, a protein involved in brain and heart disease

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusOptogenetic tools for monitoring and controlling CaMKII activation(A) Camui is a FRET-based sensor that detects conformational changes in CaMKII upon activation. An N

Updated on:March 30,2024

Researchers reveal mechanisms of alarmin release at an early stage of immune reaction

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichSchematic of the experimental design; PBMCs, peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Credit:Nature Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-023-01656

Updated on: January 27,2024

Researchers reveal mechanisms of alarmin release at an early stage of immune reaction

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichSchematic of the experimental design; PBMCs, peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Credit:Nature Immunology(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-023-01656

Updated on:January 27,2024

UK issues guidelines for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research

byUniversity of CambridgeThese models can be created in the lab and mimic aspects of early human embryo development, which raises various ethical considerations. Credit: Irene Zorzan and Teresa

Updated on: July 05,2024

UK issues guidelines for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research

byUniversity of CambridgeThese models can be created in the lab and mimic aspects of early human embryo development, which raises various ethical considerations. Credit: Irene Zorzan and Teresa

Updated on:July 05,2024

Emerging trends and challenges in the grouping of digital health technologies

byiCube ProgrammeCredit: Natanael Melchor on UnsplashThe widespread adoption of Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) is now evolving, with a growing trend towards the integration of these technolo

Updated on: July 11,2024

Emerging trends and challenges in the grouping of digital health technologies

byiCube ProgrammeCredit: Natanael Melchor on UnsplashThe widespread adoption of Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) is now evolving, with a growing trend towards the integration of these technolo

Updated on:July 11,2024

New guidelines for reporting clinical trials of biofield therapies released

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewguidelinesfor reporting clinical trials of biofield therapies are presented in theJournal of Integrative and Complem

Updated on: March 25,2024

New guidelines for reporting clinical trials of biofield therapies released

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewguidelinesfor reporting clinical trials of biofield therapies are presented in theJournal of Integrative and Complem

Updated on:March 25,2024

Scientists identify mutations that cause inherited kidney disease

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit:Kidney International(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2023.11.021Genetic changes or mutations can cause hereditary kidney disease, which can event

Updated on: March 13,2024

Scientists identify mutations that cause inherited kidney disease

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit:Kidney International(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2023.11.021Genetic changes or mutations can cause hereditary kidney disease, which can event

Updated on:March 13,2024

Scientists discover mast cells trap and use living neutrophils during allergic reactions

byMax Planck Institute of Immunobiology and EpigeneticsThis scanning electron microscopy image captures the moment where degranulating mast cells (pseudo-colored in sepia) attract and start to i

Updated on: August 08,2024

Scientists discover mast cells trap and use living neutrophils during allergic reactions

byMax Planck Institute of Immunobiology and EpigeneticsThis scanning electron microscopy image captures the moment where degranulating mast cells (pseudo-colored in sepia) attract and start to i

Updated on:August 08,2024

Study highlights impact of aldehydes on DNA damage and aging

byNagoya UniversityHistones are crosslinked with DNA (histone-DPC) following formaldehyde exposure, leading to the malfunction of cellular processes such as transcription. Credit: Reiko Matsushi

Updated on: April 28,2024

Study highlights impact of aldehydes on DNA damage and aging

byNagoya UniversityHistones are crosslinked with DNA (histone-DPC) following formaldehyde exposure, leading to the malfunction of cellular processes such as transcription. Credit: Reiko Matsushi

Updated on:April 28,2024

Key mechanism governing bone marrow stem cells opens door to new therapies

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA key mechanism controlling how bone marrow stem cells work has been revealed in a new study, shining a light on the principles of ste

Updated on: April 06,2024

Key mechanism governing bone marrow stem cells opens door to new therapies

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA key mechanism controlling how bone marrow stem cells work has been revealed in a new study, shining a light on the principles of ste

Updated on:April 06,2024

Targeting the mRNA of 'undruggable' proteins in the fight against Parkinson's disease

JANUARY 8, 2024REPORTby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Scripps Research Institute, Florida, have developed a new method to counteract α-synucl

Updated on: March 30,2024

Targeting the mRNA of 'undruggable' proteins in the fight against Parkinson's disease

JANUARY 8, 2024REPORTby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Scripps Research Institute, Florida, have developed a new method to counteract α-synucl

Updated on:March 30,2024

Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer's disease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024by Buck Institute for Research on AgingThe art depicts the recovery of the functional plasticity at synapses on neurons despite tau-induced toxicity in the brain. Credit: Larissa Brown

Updated on: March 25,2024

Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer's disease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024by Buck Institute for Research on AgingThe art depicts the recovery of the functional plasticity at synapses on neurons despite tau-induced toxicity in the brain. Credit: Larissa Brown

Updated on:March 25,2024

New findings suggest life span can be increased by making cells less efficient at producing energy

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterChristopher Axelrod, Director, Integrated Physiology and Molecular Medicine Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Credit: PBRCA newstudy&nb

Updated on: March 25,2024

New findings suggest life span can be increased by making cells less efficient at producing energy

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterChristopher Axelrod, Director, Integrated Physiology and Molecular Medicine Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Credit: PBRCA newstudy&nb

Updated on:March 25,2024