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Light-activated genes illuminate the role of gut microbes in longevity

January 28, 2021 Aging, C. elegans, colanic acid, Longevity, microbiome, optogenetics, Research

Optogenetics, a method that uses light to regulate gene expression, can control gut bacterial metabolism to promote longevity.

Engineering meets biology to design innovative multifunctional surgical Biomesh

January 27, 2021 3D printed surgical Biomesh, hernia repair, inflammation, Research, X-PVA

An innovative, 3D printed surgical Biomesh not only provides mechanical support but also plays a physiological role of reducing the inflammatory response that causes significant clinical problems.

Connecting the dots between lactating mother’s diet, milk composition, microbiome and benefits of mother’s milk

January 26, 2021 Breastfeeding, diet, HMO, metabolic health, milk microbiome, Research

This study reports the first evidence that the mother’s diet while breastfeeding can shape the profile of HMOs, a type of food for microbes, which in turn modifies the functional abilities of the milk microbiome.

Waking up sleeping beauty – persistent IFN-gamma awakens and activates stem cells via BST2

January 21, 2021 blood stem cells, bone marrow transplant, BST2, E-selectin, homing, IFN, Infectious diseases, Research

The researchers show that persistent IFNγ mediates the exhaustion of blood stem cells via BST2 expression.

Study of spliceosome-targeting cancer therapies reveals an overlooked role of mis-spliced RNAs themselves

January 19, 2021 apoptosis, cancer treatment, Immunotherapy, Research, RNA splicing, Spliceosome-targeting therapies, triple-negative breast cancer

Endogenous mis-spliced RNA in tumor cells mimics an RNA virus, leading tumor cells to self-destruct as if fighting an infection.

BICRA gene variants linked to a neurodevelopmental disorder

January 14, 2021 BICRA gene, Coffin-Siris syndrome, fruit fly, neurodevelopmental disease, neurodevelopmental disorder, Research, zebra fish

Genetic testing of an undiagnosed condition triggered a study that linked the BICRA to a neurodevelopmental disorder.

‘Rule-breakers’ help identify novel gene variants that modify risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease

January 12, 2021 ADSP, APOE, fruit fly, genetic risk, Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, Research

Using novel methodologies, researchers identified 216 new gene variants, many previously not suspected to play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.

Rhesus macaque genome study enhances our understanding of human genetic variation

January 7, 2021 genetic variation, reference genome, Research, Rhesus macaque

Substantially improved rhesus macaque genome reference assembly helps answer fundamental questions in genetics, cell biology and physiology.

The Most Viewed Image of the Month in 2020

January 5, 2021 AKOX1, Image of the month, research myelin, Schwann cells, sciatic nerve

‘Transverse view of the sciatic nerve’ placed on top as the most viewed Image of the Month in 2020.

Making strides in tackling osteoarthritis

December 31, 2020 cartilage, Osteoarthritis, platelet-rich plasma, Research

This study assesses clinically relevant formulations of platelet-rich plasma that can delay osteoarthritis progression and improve pain.

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