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Hops-derived Compounds Thwart Cancer Cells
The plant that adds flavor, color and bitterness to beer also produces a primary compound that thwarts cancer cells, and two important derivatives of the compound do as well.
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“Depression Gene” Hypothesis Is Debunked
A new study assessing genetic and survey data from 620,000 individuals found that the 18 most highly-studied candidate genes for depression are actually no more associated with it than randomly chosen genes.
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How Male Haters Spread
Genetic analysis of the symbiotic bacterium Wolbachia, that prevents the birth and development of males in different species of arthropods, showed that the microorganisms exchanged their genes to rejuvenate.
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Gold-enhanced Biochip Detects Markers at Minute Concentrations
The difficulty in spotting minute amounts of disease circulating in the bloodstream has proven a stumbling block in the detection and treatment of cancers that advance stealthily with few symptoms. With a novel electrochemical biosensing device that identifies the tiniest signals these biomarkers emit, NJIT researchers are hoping to bridge this gap.
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Hands Don't Only Spread Germs
Hands play a central role in transferring organophosphate esters and other flame retardants and plasticizers, some of which have uncertain health effects, throughout the indoor environment.
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Gut Microbiome Likely Influences Immunotherapy Efficacy
A causal link between the gut microbiome and the immune system’s ability to fight cancer has been identified.
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To Infinity and Beyond: Proteins May Be Heading Into Space
Today, scientists report a new method that takes advantage of engineered bacteria to produce spider silk and other difficult-to-make proteins that could be useful during future space missions.
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Cellular Protein “Gas Pump Attendant” of Cancer Development
In a new study, researchers use an analogy to explain how transcription factors function: reading of genes is like a train ride. The cellular machinery that reads the genetic information sets off like a train at the beginning of a gene, and only when the train reaches its final destination, the end of the gene, can it produce the corresponding protein.
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Successful Pre-eclampsia Blood Test To Be Rolled Out in UK
Measuring the concentration of placental growth factor (PlGF) in a woman’s blood enables doctors to diagnose pre-eclampsia on average two days sooner. This was associated with significant improvements in outcomes for women. The test will be made available throughout England.
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Computer-created Bacterial Genome is World First
Scientists have developed a new method that greatly simplifies the production of large DNA molecules containing many hundreds of genes. With this method, they have built the first genome of a bacterium entirely designed by a computer algorithm. The method has the potential to revolutionise biotechnology.
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