There are large parts of the DNA that are not used for making proteins. This is called ‘junk DNA’, because…
Critical protein in cancer treatment-related heart damage
Researchers showed that a protein named FOXO1 plays a critical role in heart damage resulting from treatment with anthracycline chemotherapy…
Exposure to Plastic Chemicals Before Conception Tied to Premature Births
Pregnant women exposed to phthalates, found in plastic toys, soaps and food packaging, may be at increased risk of preterm…
Missing BAP1 gene associated with immunosuppressive molecules in uveal melanoma
A new study reveals that tumors lacking a protein called BAP1 have an ineffective immune reaction against cancer, thus rendering…
New test may help more couples understand why they experience multiple miscarriages
Approximately 5% of women experience two or more miscarriages, a condition known as recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Although genetic testing…
First in-human study of drug targeting brain inflammation supports further development
MW189 blocks abnormal inflammation in the brain that is known to contribute to injury- and disease-induced neurologic impairments in a…
Discovery of a novel function for MAP2 in synaptic strengthening
The research team discovered a new role for MAP2 in the synaptic potentiation process and expects to provide key insights…
Social media can forecast economic impact of disasters including COVID-19 pandemic
Social media should be used to chart the economic impact and recovery of businesses in countries affected by the COVID-19…
COVID-19 drug lead treatments identified
An international team of researchers has tested more than 10,000 compounds to identify six drug candidates that may help treat…
COVID-19: Genetic network analysis provides ‘snapshot’ of pandemic origins
The first use of phylogenetic techniques shows the ‘ancestral’ virus genome closest to those in bats was not Wuhan’s predominant…