Mitochondria Have A Major Role in Curing Diabetes
The production of energy that powers cells and facilitates their operation depends on mitochondria. On the other hand, disorders like type 2 diabetes are linked [Read More…]
Category: Disease Biology
A Novel Method for Forecasting Drug Resistance in Malaria
Research into the genomes of malaria parasites opens the door to more potent, novel therapies.
Spike mutations promote brain infection by SARS-CoV-2
Here the investigators infected mice with SARS-CoV-2 and sequenced the genomes of viruses replicating in the brain versus the lung. In the lung, spike protein had a very close structure to the infecting virus.
Latest research finds new targets and biomarkers for potential Alzheimer’s therapies
New findings out of Emory University are shaking theories of the origin of Alzheimer’s the leading cause of dementia among older adults worldwide.
Diet and exercise can prevent type 2 diabetes in individuals with high genetic risk
The first study in the world, conducted recently at the University of Eastern Finland, demonstrates that even in those with a high hereditary risk, type [Read More…]
E. faecalis biofilms are targeted by a phage-derived enzyme to reduce acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Recently, Japanese researchers discovered endolysin, an enzyme generated from bacteriophages that may attack Enterococcus faecalis biofilms. Their results provide promise for customized allo-HCT therapies.
Blood Markers can detect rare forms of dementia and neurological diseases
A diagnosis of the underlying pathology is required for the development of therapies and for stratifying patients according to their disease.
A study revealed that metastatic cancers in mice can be cured by a plant virus treatment
When the medication was given to mice whose tumors had been surgically removed, similar results were also shown.
An experimental monoclonal antibody drug called mAb43 can protect pancreas cells from immune system attack
The drug is special, say the researchers, since it specifically targets the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin and is made to protect those cells against the immune system attacks.
Mitochondrial protein synthesis disruption in Alzheimer’s disease can be caused by RNA modification
Methylation of mRNA impairs the brain’s energy supply by interfering with the synthesis of ND5, a subunit of complex I of the respiratory chain.
