Targeting drug-resistant cancers through mathematical biology to control gene expression
Among the things to give thanks for this year is the fact that stubborn, persistent problems seem to have an
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Genetic differences between strains of Epstein-Barr virus can alter its activity
Researchers at the University of Sussex have identified how differences in the genetic sequence of the two main strains of
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Preeclampsia risk may be reduced by a healthy high-fiber diet: Pregnancy outcomes and infant immunity linked to gut bacteria
A healthy diet rich in fibre is generally recommended, but new research shows it could be even more important during
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Dissemination of pathogenic bacteria by university student’s cell phones
New research has demonstrated the presence of S. aureus in 40% of the cell phones of students sampled at a
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Innovative mechanobiology research expands understanding of cells: New technology allows researchers to probe cell changes without disturbing the cell’s physiology
Researchers have developed a new technology that allows them to probe cell changes without disturbing the cell’s physiology — a
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Unanticipated early origins of childhood brain cancer: Study identifies earliest traces of brain cancer long before the disease becomes symptomatic
Brain tumours are the leading cause of non-accidental death in children in Canada, but little is known about when these
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Research paves way for new source for leukemia drug
Chemistry researchers at Oregon State University have patented a method for making anti-leukemia compounds that until now have only been
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Experimental treatment approach shows potential against Staphylococcus aureus
A new class of engineered proteins may counter infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus — a bacterial species considered one of
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New generation of therapeutics based on understanding of aging biology show promise for Alzheimer’s disease
A scientific strategy that explores therapeutic targets based on the biology of aging is gaining ground as an effective approach
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Sugars and microbiome in mother’s milk influence neonatal rotavirus infection
Using a multidisciplinary approach, an international team of researchers from several institutions, including Baylor College of Medicine, reveals that complex
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