Research: Wooden surfaces show antiviral properties
Non-enveloped viruses, such as enteroviruses connected to the common cold, can survive for weeks, sometimes even after surfaces are cleaned.
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Scientists discovered infectious H5N1 Influenza Virus in raw milk rapidly declines with heat treatment
US officials announced in late March 2024 that dairy cows in Texas were experiencing an epidemic of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus or HPAI H5N1.
DNA preserved in an amber-like polymer
The scientists demonstrated that they could store a whole human genome and DNA sequences encoding the Jurassic Park theme song using this polymer.
Bone regeneration treatments could be improved by new Bioengineering research
Growth factor treatments are a potential means of assisting patients in healing by enhancing their body’s natural processes of regeneration.
A father’s diet can influence his children’s health through sperm
The researchers concentrated on unique tiny RNA molecules found in sperm that are referred to be mitochondrial tRNA fragments.
Atomic-level view in native mitochondria obtained using in situ microscopy
By combining two microscopy techniques single-particle analysis and cryo-electron tomography, or cryo-ET researchers created a unique imaging method for visualizing mitochondria from animal models.
Scientists discovered a protein that has a key role in human blood stem cell self-renewal
The first and co-corresponding author of the research, Julia Aguade Gorgorio, used sequencing data analysis to discover genes that are silenced when blood stem cells are put in a lab dish.
Recurring COVID-19 vaccines produce antibodies that fight off other viruses and their variations.
Despite being influenced by prior vaccinations, the new vaccine produces widely neutralizing antibodies in response.
CRISPR gene editing trials for vision show rapid improvement
The CRISPR technology-based experimental gene editing medication EDIT-101, created by Editas Medicine, was tested for safety and efficacy in the BRILLIANCE study
First person who received the genetically modified pig kidney died after two months
The xenotransplantation technology of biotechnology is used for transplantation.
