A New AI Model Learns DNA’s Hidden Language
Ever since the double helix was discovered, researchers have worked to decipher the information contained inside DNA.
Category: Research
New effective drug against flesh-eating bacteria
A new compound created by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis successfully cures bacterial infections in mice, including those that can cause [Read More…]
A discovery shows that lung repair after viral infections by a new population of macrophages
Although macrophages are widely recognized for their participation during the acute phase of respiratory viral infections, less is known about their activity during the post-inflammatory phase.
Developing connections between neurons to maintain brain health
Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and Parkinson’s disease are among the neurodegenerative diseases that are characterized by the buildup of abnormal proteins.
Research identified brain circuits for placebo effect pain relief
The researchers then demonstrated that specific neurons and synapses along this pathway are highly activated when mice expect and experience pain relief, even in the absence of medication.
Latest research finds mechanism for skeletal muscle regeneration
During the process of embryonic development, hundreds of specialized cells known as myoblasts fuse to become skeletal muscles.
Research promises a universal flu vaccine
Six out of eleven nonhuman primates who received an inoculation against the 1918 flu virus, which was prevalent a century ago, reportedly withstood exposure to H5N1, one of the worst viruses now circulating in the globe. On the other hand, six uninfected monkeys in the control group that were infected with the H5N1 virus died from the illness.
Innovative microscopy traces amyloid beta’s underlying structure for neurodegenerative disease research
Researchers can now discern orientation and other minute characteristics in the nanostructures of biological systems that were previously unseen thanks to a new imaging technology developed by the Lew lab.
Discovery of bacteria that can destroy Forever Chemicals
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are another name for forever chemicals. These compounds persist in the environment because of their strong carbon-fluorine chemical interactions.
New antibody therapy to neutralize a wide variety of HIV-1 strains
This new study offers a broadly useful technique to improve nanobodies’ performance. Artificially created antibody fragments, known as nanobodies, are around 10 times smaller than regular antibodies.
