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Stress Response Genes Help Clear Dead Cells

New research details a novel strategy for how the body clears out dead cells during stress, revealing unexpected roles for well-known stress-response genes.
A microfluidic device barely larger than a U.S. quarter and developed by a Rutgers University-led team can detect rare genetic mutations from a single drop of blood.
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Portable Device Detects Rare Genetic Mutations in Just One Drop of Blood

A new portable device developed by Rutgers University researchers can detect genetic mutations linked to hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis in just 10 minutes. The device provides a rapid and accessible diagnostic tool for genetic diseases.
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Protein-Based Nanoparticle Makes mRNA Vaccines More Effective in Chickens

UConn researchers have demonstrated that a novel protein-based nanoparticle can make mRNA vaccines more effective in tackling a troublesome pathogen in chickens.
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Toothbrush-Shaped Ultrasound Imager Improves Gum Disease Screening

Researchers have developed a toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer that can be used to create ultrasound images of a patient's teeth and gums. The technology demonstrates a less invasive approach for assessing gum disease.
Corn plants that were watered with the metabolite itaconate grew taller (right) than those that were not (left).
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Itaconate Stimulates Growth in Plants

Researchers at UC San Diego discovered that itaconate, a metabolite known for immune roles in animals, is produced in plants. It helps stimulate growth and supports plant processes such as metabolism and stress response.
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Extra-Strong Aluminum Alloys Developed for the Hydrogen Economy

Researchers have created a new aluminum-scandium alloy that is 5x more resistant to hydrogen embrittlement and 40% stronger than past alloys – creating an ideal material for the hydrogen economy.
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How Do Cells Allocate Space for Organelle Growth?

Researchers have identified how cells pattern themselves to allocate space for organelle growth as conditions change.
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Vitamin B3 Derivative Shows Therapeutic Potential in Patients With Werner Syndrome

Supplementation with a vitamin B3 derivative significantly improved cardiovascular health, reduced skin ulcer area and slowed kidney function decline in patients with Werner syndrome, a clinical trial reports.
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“Electron Shower” Technique Produces Pure Films for Next-Gen Electronics

Researchers have developed new "electron shower" technique which can produce even high-quality thin films at relatively low temperatures – a first for the field.
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New Insights Into Protein Processing Could Have Implications for Alzheimer's, Cancers

Researchers bring new understanding to how unfoldases and deubiquitinating enzymes coordinate to regulate protein degradation, and how this may influence neurodegenerative diseases and cancer.
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