Innovative new research has revealed that the activity of different versions of genes expressed in the brain is associated with the accumulation of the protein tau, which is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
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Scientists have developed a new, safe and effective way to infect volunteers with the parasite that causes leishmaniasis and measure the body's immune response, bringing a vaccine for the neglected tropical disease a step closer.
Researchers make breakthrough in bid to develop vaccines and drugs for neglected tropical disease
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Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys and Salk Institute for Biological Studies have uncovered a new role for a protein known for its role in the brain helping control feelings of hunger or satiety, as well as in the liver to aid the body in maintaining a balance of energy during fasting.
Controlling thickness in fruit fly hearts reveals new pathway for heart disease
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It's about to get easier to catch and analyze a high-quality image of fast-moving molecules.
BNP-Track algorithm offers a clearer picture of biomolecules in motion
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Emory researcher David Weiss has spent years studying a baffling phenomenon called heteroresistance, in which a tiny fraction of bacteria remain resistant to antibiotics, while the remainder succumb.
Researchers discover source of deadly fungal infections in bone marrow transplant patients
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One of NASA's key priorities is understanding the potential for life elsewhere in the universe.
Scientists discuss why we might not spot solar panel technosignatures
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A McGill-led study suggests that Earth's natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica's impact on rising sea levels, but only if carbon emissions are swiftly reduced in the coming decades.
Study yields new insights into the link between global warming and rising sea levels
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The process by which phages—viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria—enter cells has been studied for over 50 years.
Coinfecting viruses obstruct each other's cell invasion
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A study published in Science Advances reveals that uncertainties are currently too large to accurately predict exact tipping times for critical Earth system components like the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), polar ice sheets, or tropical rainforests.
Not the day after tomorrow: Why we can't predict the timing of climate tipping points
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Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a novel compound that effectively clears bacterial infections in mice, including those that can result in rare but potentially fatal "flesh-eating" illnesses.
New compound found to be effective against 'flesh-eating' bacteria
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