A genome study carried out by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center scientists to search for variants in a gene thought about an essential building block for microscopic structures that manufacture proteins took a shocking twist. Human ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes are essential for constructing ribosomes or mechanisms that translate proteins. The study findings, to be...
Credit: Pixabay Living longer isn't as simple as taking daily pills. Although vitamin supplements may benefit some conditions, they generally don't help extend lifespan. New research indicates that multivitamins don't extend lifespan, although other studies suggest they may offer health benefits that improve quality of life in older age. Researchers from the US National Institutes of Health...
A particle in cow's milk enables RNA therapy to be given orallyDALL-E A recent study reveals that cow's milk contains nanoparticles capable of delivering RNA therapy orally, offering a promising avenue for more accessible treatments. This discovery is particularly significant as current RNA-based drugs necessitate injection, limiting their accessibility and affordability. Converting injectable medications into oral...
Junk food eating during adolescence can have a long-term negative effect on memory. Credit: Pixabay New research reveals that consuming a high-fat, high-sugar Western diet during critical brain development years can lead to long-term memory impairment. This impairment is linked to a decrease in a neurotransmitter associated with Alzheimer's disease and isn't reversed by adopting...
A first-in-human trial found that inhaled graphene oxide produce no short-term ill effectsDepositphotos A human trial found that inhaling an ultra-pure version of graphene, known as the "wonder material," didn't cause any immediate negative impacts on lung and cardiovascular health in a limited number of healthy participants. This pioneering study paves the way for exploring...
Scientists found a surprising link between erectile dysfunction medication use and Alzheimer's risk Depositphotos Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors like Viagra are primarily recognized for their efficacy in treating erectile dysfunction. However, a study involving close to 270,000 men has contributed to the increasing evidence suggesting that these medications could also reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's...
Credit: Depositphotos For many years, numerous essential proteins crucial for treating diverse illnesses have proven challenging to administer through oral drug therapy. Conventional small molecules often face difficulties in binding to proteins with flat surfaces or necessitate specificity for specific protein homologs. Larger biologics, which can target these proteins, usually require injection, restricting patient convenience...
Scientists have developed small mobile robots using human airway cells. (Source: Gizem Gumuskaya/Tufts University) Scientists made tiny living robots from human tracheal cells. These little biological robots can move and collaborate to help damaged neurons heal, and the best part is they can do it without changing any genes. These tiny bots could revolutionize how...
Credit: Unsplash Biotechnology has the potential to revolutionize the cosmetics industry in various ways, offering innovative solutions and addressing consumer demands for more effective, sustainable, and personalized products and yes, bring most extinted plants back to life. Bioactive Ingredients Biotechnology allows for the production of bioactive ingredients with higher efficacy. This includes bioengineered peptides, enzymes, and proteins...
Navitoclax knocked out pain-triggering senescent osteoclasts to relieve back painDepositphotos In positive developments for the 80% of Americans experiencing lower back pain during their lifetime, scientists have discovered that repurposing an existing drug can effectively target dormant osteoclast cells, reducing spinal hypersensitivity. Xu Cao, a senior author and Orthopedic Surgery professor at Johns Hopkins University School...
