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RNA Encourages Protein Aggregation in Neurodegenerative Disease
New research reveals RNAs, which are crucial for cells to produce proteins, are also involved in protein aggregation, where proteins do not fold properly and 'clump' together into aggregates.
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Exosome-hacking Boosts Leishmania Infections
The LVR1 virus infects ancient eukaryotes called Leishmania, causing debilitating lesions and ulcers. This study has revealed that viral RNA is exposed to host cells via exosomes, tiny cell-derived vesicles that reside in most bodily fluids.
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Genetics Dictate Butterfly’s Choice in Mating Partners
A researchers observed the courtship rituals and sequenced the DNA from nearly 300 butterflies to find out how much of the genome was responsible for their mating behaviour.
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Drug Combo Creates New Neurons from Neighboring Cells
A simple drug cocktail that converts cells neighboring damaged neurons into functional new neurons could potentially be used to treat stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and brain injuries.
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Nicotine Pharmacokinetics Assessed Using Biosensors
A protein sensor has been developed to glow in the presence of nicotine, allowing researchers to observe nicotine's movements in cells and reveal more about the nature of nicotine addiction.
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A Novel Way to Destroy Difficult-to-Treat Cancer Cells?
An unexpected finding in preclinical platelet studies by Baker Institute researchers could provide a novel approach to targeting and destroying difficult-to-treat cancer cells, providing new therapeutic options for a range of cancers.
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What Is the Shape of “Cool”, and How Could It Help Chronic Pain and Migraine Sufferers?
Researchers discover that the shape of structure that nerve cells use to sense cold and menthol could be new target for chronic pain and migraine
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Pill Could Replace Insulin Injection for Patients With Diabetes
Scientists have developed a drug capsule that allows the oral delivery of insulin, meaning patients with diabetes that are reliant on insulin therapy could soon have an alternative to subcutaneous injections.
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Happy Feet: When and Why Did Penguins Evolve?
New University of Otago research has improved our understanding of when and why penguins evolved, and has identified two recently extinct penguins from New Zealand's remote Chatham Islands.
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Lipid Deposition in Rotator Cuff Injuries
Why are fat deposits more likely to occur after tears of the shoulder’s rotator cuff, compared with other types of muscle injuries?
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