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Released: 5-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine, USC scientists begin research effort for damaged brain region treatments
University of California, Irvine

With newly awarded funding from the National Science Foundation, researchers at the University of California, Irvine and the Keck School of Medicine of USC will seek to revolutionize the treatment of neurological diseases through intelligent biocomputing. The four-year, $2 million grant is part of NSF’s Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation program, which funds cutting-edge science pushing the boundaries of human knowledge.

Released: 5-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Tempo Therapeutics Announces First Patient Dosed in Clinical Trial of TT101 for Tissue Repair in Skin Cancer Surgery
Tempo Therapeutics, Inc

Tempo Therapeutics, Inc. ("Tempo"), a leader in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, has announced the dosing of the first patients in the MOSAIC Trial, a clinical trial for TT101, the company’s lead candidate for tissue regeneration using its proprietary MAP technology.

   
Newswise: Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein opens at the National University of Singapore
Released: 5-Sep-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein opens at the National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore (NUS)

The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore (NUS) was launched today, marking a major milestone as the first of its kind in Asia to advance research in alternative proteins. With a US$30 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund, the Centre is poised to lead groundbreaking research and commercialisation efforts to develop “ultimate proteins” – advanced hybrid foods that match traditional meat–based products in both taste and price.

Newswise: Adding anti-clotting drugs to stroke care ineffective, clinical trial finds
4-Sep-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Adding anti-clotting drugs to stroke care ineffective, clinical trial finds
Washington University in St. Louis

Opeolu Adeoye, MD a professor of emergency medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, led a national clinical trial that found that two anti-coagulant medications are ineffective at improving post-treatment outcomes for stroke patients.

Newswise: RNA editing plays critical role in fruit flies’ sense of smell and social interactions
3-Sep-2024 5:05 PM EDT
RNA editing plays critical role in fruit flies’ sense of smell and social interactions
Bar-Ilan University

In humans and fruit flies alike, rna editing prevents autoimmune responses and adjusts protein functions. However, in humans, most editing occurs in non-coding regions, with only a small fraction leading to changes in protein function. In contrast, in flies, the majority of rna editing events occur in sequences that directly produce proteins.

   
Released: 4-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
MD Anderson Research Highlights for September 4, 2024
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.

   
Newswise: Elevating precision farming with innovative plant e-skin coupled with digital-twin monitoring system
Released: 4-Sep-2024 3:05 AM EDT
Elevating precision farming with innovative plant e-skin coupled with digital-twin monitoring system
National University of Singapore (NUS)

A multidisciplinary team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has created a first-of-its-kind all-organic plant e-skin for continuous and non-invasive plant monitoring.

Newswise: Unlocking peach growth mysteries: a new gene analysis method
Released: 3-Sep-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Unlocking peach growth mysteries: a new gene analysis method
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a notable advancement, scientists have developed an efficient gene functional analysis method for peach seedlings, overcoming longstanding hurdles in genetic transformation. Utilizing a TRV-based vector system, this innovative approach induces high-frequency gene silencing across diverse plant tissues, enabling in-depth analysis of genes essential for growth and development. The streamlined process notably shortens the transformation and analysis timeline to just 1.5 months, accelerating advancements in horticultural research.

Released: 3-Sep-2024 6:45 PM EDT
The Gift of Research: Placenta Biobank Donations Enable Examination of Under-Studied Organ
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

In the U.S. alone, more than 3.5 million babies are born each year. Alongside them, an endlessly fascinating organ that’s essential to a healthy pregnancy: the placenta.The placenta forms early in pregnancy, providing a vital connection between baby and mom. Then, it’s delivered shortly after the baby during childbirth, and its job is complete.

Newswise: Illinois scientists to test modernized genetic model for optimized crop breeding
Released: 3-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Illinois scientists to test modernized genetic model for optimized crop breeding
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has funded University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign research that aims to connect the dots between quantitative and molecular genetics and improve crop breeding.

Released: 3-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Sustainable Food Production Practices May Pose Food Safety Dilemmas
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Sustainable agriculture can benefit the environment but only when food safety and human health are taken into account.

Newswise: Scientists modified citrus pectin by induced electric field used to develop pectin product
Released: 3-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Scientists modified citrus pectin by induced electric field used to develop pectin product
Chinese Academy of Sciences

The researchers used magneto-induced electric field (MIEF) technology to explore the structural and rheological properties of citrus pectin under different pH conditions. This technology is not only green and safe, but also easy to operate and low cost, suitable for industrial application.

Newswise: Pharmacy professor receives $1.9M award to tackle gene therapy challenges
Released: 3-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Pharmacy professor receives $1.9M award to tackle gene therapy challenges
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Kuo-Ching (KC) Mei from Binghamton University, State University of New York and his team have won the $1.9M Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESI) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to tackle gene therapy challenges.

   
Newswise: MSK Research Highlights, September 3, 2024
Released: 3-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
MSK Research Highlights, September 3, 2024
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) uses cryo-electron microscopy to shed new light on the ubiquitin; could help predict the risk of blood clots in cancer patients; reveals why micronuclei burst, accelerating aggressive cancers; and surveys healthcare providers about the benefits and risks of commercial genetic testing.

Newswise: $1.8M NIH Grant to FAU Engineering Fuels Quest to Decode Human Evolution
Released: 3-Sep-2024 8:30 AM EDT
$1.8M NIH Grant to FAU Engineering Fuels Quest to Decode Human Evolution
Florida Atlantic University

FAU has received a five-year NIH grant to further research on designing and applying statistical methods to identify regions of the genome affected by natural selection, which is an important evolutionary force that enables humans to adapt to new environments and fight disease-causing pathogens.

Newswise: The apple's battle plan: unraveling the molecular response to fungal infections
Released: 3-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
The apple's battle plan: unraveling the molecular response to fungal infections
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study reveals critical insights into how apple trees respond to Glomerella leaf spot (GLS), a severe fungal disease impacting apple yields. Focusing on the regulatory roles of valine–glutamine (VQ) and WRKY proteins in plant defense, the research offers promising pathways for breeding disease-resistant apple varieties.

Newswise: Double the DNA, double the oil: unraveling the impact of genome duplication on oil crops
Released: 3-Sep-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Double the DNA, double the oil: unraveling the impact of genome duplication on oil crops
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Scientists have uncovered a crucial evolutionary mechanism that could revolutionize oil production in crops. The study reveals that whole genome duplications (WGDs) significantly boost oil content in oil crops, offering a strategic pathway to increase vegetable oil yields to meet rising global demand. This discovery promises to transform agricultural practices, ensuring a sustainable supply of this vital resource for both dietary and industrial use.

Newswise: From wild relatives to super tomatoes: unearthing new genetic potential
Released: 2-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
From wild relatives to super tomatoes: unearthing new genetic potential
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Advancing the frontiers of agricultural genetics, a newly developed eight-way tomato Multiparental advanced generation intercross (MAGIC) population serves as a rich genetic resource that unlocks diverse traits from wild tomato species.

Newswise: Fruit of knowledge: genomic study illuminates mango's heritage and future
Released: 2-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Fruit of knowledge: genomic study illuminates mango's heritage and future
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study has mapped the genetic makeup of mango, revealing its genomic diversity and population structure that influence key agronomic traits. The research identifies genetic differentiation among mango populations and discovers candidate genes linked to flowering, fruit weight, and aroma compounds, essential for advancing mango breeding through genomic-assisted methods.

Newswise: Green gold: poplar's genetic makeover for saline soils
Released: 2-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Green gold: poplar's genetic makeover for saline soils
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers have discovered that miR319a, a microRNA, significantly enhances poplar trees' resilience to salt stress, potentially revolutionizing tree cultivation in saline environments. This discovery sheds light on how trees maintain essential ion balance under salty conditions, paving the way for developing salt-tolerant varieties.



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