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Molecular Signatures of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Identified
The discovery of molecular signatures of the incurable eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, could improve diagnosis and treatment.
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Genetic Evidence That Alcohol Accelerates Biological Aging
Researchers from Oxford Population Health have published results from a new genetic-based analysis which suggest that alcohol directly accelerates aging by damaging DNA in telomeres.
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Discovery on Parainfluenza Viral Entry May Help To Prevent Infection
Scientists have uncovered the crucial mechanisms for the entry of parainfluenza viruses into the host’s cells. This discovery can contribute to uncovering ways to inhibit entrance and prevent infection.
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Cellular “Postal Code” System Tells RNA Where To Go
An intricate "postal system" within our cells – complete with "postal clerks" – ensures that RNA gets where it needs to, when it needs to get there.
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Cell Line Successfully Transitioned to Animal-Free Media
A new paper shows how to improve the relevance and reproducibility of research by replacing media containing serum extracted from the blood of unborn calves with animal-free media.
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Spike in Hepatitis Cases Linked to Adeno-Associated Virus 2
In two new research papers, scientists have identified a link between recent cases of acute hepatitis in children and adeno-associated virus 2 (AAV2). The studies suggest a co-infection with AAV2 and another virus, such as adenovirus, may be the cause of the increase in cases.
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Tree Fern Genome Characterized for the First Time
Throughout their evolution, ferns have undergone a series of changes that have helped them survive on land. For the first time, researchers have characterized the genome arrangement of tree ferns, which sheds new insight into how ferns evolved.
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Gene Promotes Muscle Strength When Switched On by Physical Activity
A gene has been identified that, when activated by physical activity, promotes muscle strength. This discovery could impact muscle atrophy disease treatment, livestock and meat production and the management of healthy aging.
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How Do Cells Move Faster Through Mucus Than Blood?
Researchers have discovered that certain cells move surprisingly faster in thicker fluid because their ruffled edges sense the viscosity of their environment and adapt to increase their speed.
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Study Reveals the Role a Protein Plays in the Life and Death of Hair Follicle Cells
A single chemical is key to controlling when hair follicle cells divide, and when they die.
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