Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have identified a new therapeutic target that could lead to more effective treatment of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative disease that causes vision loss…
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Researchers discover previously unknown way cells protect their genomes during replication — ScienceDaily
Cells zealously protect the integrity of their genomes, because damage can lead to cancer or cell death. The genome — a cell’s complete set of DNA — is most vulnerable…
Researchers discover toxic process involving ‘jumping genes’ — ScienceDaily
Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) today reported that an inflammatory trigger like one present during viral infections is elevated…
Researchers discover water-based mechanism of human sex reversal at edge of developmental ambiguity — ScienceDaily
Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a molecular “clamping” mechanism within a male-specific protein-DNA complex whose mutation causes sex reversal: children with XY chromosomes but female bodies,…
Israeli coastline is contaminated with over two tons of microplastics, researchers discover — ScienceDaily
A new Tel Aviv University study conducted in collaboration with the Mediterranean Sea Research Center of Israel examined the level of microplastic pollution along Israel’s coastline. The researchers collected sand…
Researchers discover how to overcome a treatment resistance mechanism in one of the most aggressive types of breast cancer — ScienceDaily
The microenvironment surrounding tumours in HER2+ breast cancer protects them and helps them develop resistance to the most widely used treatment, the monoclonal antibody trastuzumab. And a particular type of…
Scientists discover compound found in trees has potential to kill drug-resistant bacteria — ScienceDaily
Researchers have found a naturally occurring compound, known as hydroquinine, has bacterial killing activity against several microorganisms. Antimicrobial resistance has become one of the greatest threats to public health globally.…
A new drug to treat liver disease? Rutgers researchers discover hormone has therapeutic effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in mouse study — ScienceDaily
A hormone that triggers puberty and controls fertility in humans might be developed as a treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to new Rutgers research. The study, appearing in…