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Alzheimer"s disease causes cells to overheat and "fry like eggs"

Researchers have shown that aggregation of amyloid-beta, one of two key proteins implicated in Alzheimer's disease, causes cells to overheat and "fry like eggs.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 31st, 2022

Man gets 10 years for stealing $20M in nest eggs from 400 US home buyers

Instead of celebrating a closing, some US home buyers lost everything. A Nigerian man living in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to 10 years for his role in a phishing scam t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Stalling a disease that could annihilate banana production is a high-return investment in Colombia

There's no cure for a fungal disease that could potentially wipe out much of global banana production. Widespread adoption of cement paths, disinfection stations, and production strategies could net 3–4 USD of benefits for each dollar invested in C.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Mitochondrial study offers new insights into how our cells process RNA for energy production

Researchers at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Karolinska Institutet have made a major discovery in how human cells produce energy. Their study, published in The EMBO Journal, reveals the detailed mechanisms of how mitochondria process.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

A causal theory for studying the cause-and-effect relationships of genes paves the way for targeted treatments

By studying changes in gene expression, researchers learn how cells function at a molecular level, which could help them understand the development of certain diseases......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Team develops non-invasive biosensor for early kidney disease detection

Traditionally, kidney health has been monitored by measuring blood creatinine levels, which indicate muscle breakdown. High creatinine levels can suggest that the kidneys are not filtering waste efficiently. However, creatinine levels can be affected.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Cells have more mini "organs" than once thought—these rogue organelles challenge biology"s fundamentals

Think back to that basic biology class you took in high school. You probably learned about organelles, those little "organs" inside cells that form compartments with individual functions. For example, mitochondria produce energy, lysosomes recycle wa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

The mechanics of ovulation: Study explains how muscle-like fibers help eggs squeeze out from follicle

Eggs pop out of ovaries. But what propels them has been unknown. Now, researchers from the University of Connecticut explain in an article published in the September 18 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that tiny, muscle-li.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Beta cells: New insights into the structure, interactions and neuronal networking of primary cilia

Dysfunctions of the tiny cell processes (primary cilia) of the pancreatic beta cells could be a cause of type 2 diabetes. Little is known about the structure and function of these cilia. An international research team led by DZD researchers from the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Advanced AI techniques enhance crop leaf disease detection in tropical agriculture

Researchers have made significant progress in the field of artificial intelligence by applying deep learning techniques to automate the detection and classification of crop leaf diseases......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Nitric oxide treatment preserves fresh walnuts, reduces decay and maintains quality

New research reveals that sodium nitroprusside (SNP) treatment significantly reduces decay and maintains the appearance of walnuts, enhancing both disease resistance and overall quality. This breakthrough offered a practical solution for extending th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Scientists found a new way to make cancer cells self-destruct

Scientists have created a new compound that can self-destruct cancer cells. The compound is made up of two proteins, which researchers “glued” together. They describe … The post Scientists found a new way to make cancer cells self-destruct.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

How the Brain Summons Deep Sleep to Speed Healing

A heart attack unleashes immune cells that stimulate neurons in the brain, leading to restorative slumber.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Researchers challenge longstanding theories in cellular reprogramming

A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has discovered that a group of cells located in the skin and other areas of the body, called neural crest stem cells, are the source of reprogrammed neurons found by other researchers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Imaging advance creates clearer picture of organic solar cells" molecular structure

Research on organic solar cells has been conducted for a long time. Recent advancements in understanding their molecular structures are now paving the way for the development of highly efficient solar cells......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Mathematical model decodes protein interactions to show how condensates form

Biological cells are incredibly complex mixes of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates. A model developed by two RIKEN researchers helps explain why components of the same type sometimes do and sometimes don't spontaneously come together.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Study reveals superbug MRSA"s double defense against antibiotics

Scientists have discovered the mechanism which allows the superbug methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to become highly resistant to antibiotics, paving the way for new approaches to control infectious disease......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Single-molecule tracking technology streamlines drug discovery

New drug discovery is a critical step for improving patients' lives. First, researchers must identify molecules in the body's cells that help drive disease, as these are potential targets for new drugs. The next step is to screen candidate drugs that.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Algae-jellyfish relationship provides insight on immune health

Marine animals like jellyfish, corals and sea anemones often live with algae inside their cells in a symbiotic relationship. The animals give the algae nutrients and a place to live; in return, algae give the animals some of the food they make from s.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Solar-powered animal cells: Combining chloroplasts from algae with hamster cells

Energy-making chloroplasts from algae have been inserted into hamster cells, enabling the cells to photosynthesize light, according to new research in Japan. It was previously thought that combining chloroplasts (chlorophyll containing structures in.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Compact in-incubator imaging device allows real-time remote monitoring of cell growth

Unlike most cells in the human body, stem cells have the unique ability to divide indefinitely. This property makes them especially appealing to scientists exploring ways to extend human lifespans or develop new methods for repairing damaged tissues......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024