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Research suggests endoscopy might one day be replaced by more efficient te
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 30 (ANI): During a recent study, a University of Houston biomedical researcher found a step forward for diagnosing intestinal diseases like ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer and Crohn's disease using stool proteins.
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Experts say rare genetic defect in humans might cause serious metabolic di
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 27 (ANI): A rare genetic defect that affects the so-called ALG2 gene can cause serious metabolic diseases in humans, said experts, adding that it does so through the defective formation of proteins and sugar molecules. Till now, its rareness and complexity made it diff
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Membrane proteins of bacteria, humans show surprising similarities
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], June 26 (ANI): In a joint project, researchers have now discovered that a membrane protein found in bacteria has a similar structure and function as a group of proteins that are responsible for remodelling and rebuilding the cell membrane in humans.
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Rare genetic defect can cause serious metabolic diseases in human
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): A rare genetic defect that affects the so-called ALG2 gene can cause serious metabolic diseases in humans, said experts, adding that it does so through the defective formation of proteins and sugar molecules. Till now, its rareness and complexity made it diffi
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Researchers develop new material to treat wounds, can protect against resi
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Gothenburg [Sweden], May 11 (ANI): A team of researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has developed a new material that prevents infections in wounds - a specially designed hydrogel, that works against all types of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant ones.
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Study unveils how proteins control information processing in brain
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Halle [Germany], May 9 (ANI): A complicated interaction between different proteins is needed for information to pass from one nerve cell to the next. A team of researchers now managed to study this process in the synaptic vesicles, which play an important role in this process.
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Changes in proteins play important role in ageing kidneys, study finds
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 5 (ANI): Studying protein changes in the kidneys as we age, as well as the transcription of genes into proteins, helps provide a full picture of the age-related processes that take place in these organs, says a recent study published in eLife.
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Tracking receptor proteins might reveal molecular basis of learning and me
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Nagoya [Japan], April 5 (ANI): During a recent study scientists from Japan used a novel two-step method of labelling neurotransmitter receptor proteins to track their localization efficiently.
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Tracking receptor proteins can unveil molecular basis of memory, learning:
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Nagoya [Japan], April 4 (ANI): In a new study, scientists from Japan have reported their findings on the dynamics of receptors, which can enable understanding of the processes of memory formation and learning.
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Study discovers crucial step in formation of deadly brain diseases
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
London [UK], March 18 (ANI): Researchers at Imperial College London have discovered what causes normal proteins to convert to a diseased form, causing conditions like CJD and Kuru. The study also tested a way to block the process, which could lead to new drugs for combatting these diseases.
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New research makes possible to track proteins in 'heart' of cells
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Bern [Switzerland], March 5 (ANI): A clinical study led by researchers at the University of Geneva have discovered a fluorescent chemical dye, making it possible for the first time to track the transport activity of a specific motor protein within a cell.
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Researchers reveal plant-based diet lowers risk of dementia-related death
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 27 (ANI): A clinical study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association discovered that postmenopausal ladies who ate undeniable degrees of plant protein had lower risks of sudden death, cardiovascular infection, and dementia-related demise compared wi
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