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University of Wyoming researchers’ study of how microscopic creatures called tardigrades survive extreme conditions has led to a major breakthrough that could eventually make life-saving treatments available to people where refrigeration isn’t possible.

A research team uncovered the central role of an enzyme called PCYT2 in muscle health.

Researchers have developed a way to mimic specific functions of natural proteins using only two, four or six different building blocks and found that these alternative polymers work as well as the real protein and are a lot easier to synthesize.

"Miniature shredders" are at work in each cell, disassembling and recycling cell components that are defective or no longer required. The exact structure of these shredders differs from cell type to cell type, a study by the University of Bonn now shows.

A new study identifies a set of biomarkers that could help clinicians to predict whether pancreatic cysts will remain benign or develop into cancer.

Using a new computational approach, researchers have discovered previously unknown genetic causes of primary lymphedema, thoracic aortic aneurysm disease and congenital deafness.

Researchers have created the first high-resolution map of the human immune response to P. falciparum, offering insight into what makes this parasite such a persistent pathogen.

Researchers have revealed the modulatory effect of the anti-inflammatory metabolite itaconate on T helper and T regulatory cells, which may lead to new therapeutic approaches to treating some autoimmune diseases.

Researchers have developed a new method to track the movement of proteins in a lifelike environment after their motion has been triggered by an external event.

A new study by scientists at the University of Alberta sheds light on how a moderate fever can be beneficial when illness strikes. The research – conducted in fish – is published in eLife.