In order to infect cells, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, needs to insert itself into the membrane of human
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New hydrogel-based materials show promise for tissue engineering
New hydrogel-based materials that can change shape in response to psychological stimuli, such as water, could be the next generation
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Researchers discover a mechanism linked to stem cell aging
As people get older, their neural stem cells lose the ability to proliferate and produce new neurons, leading to a
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Transforming immune killer T-cells into 'super soldiers' to fight against cancer
Creating "super soldiers" of specific white blood cells to boost an anti-tumor response has been shown in a series of
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How does the SARS-CoV-2 E484K mutation increase viral fitness?
How do mutations benefit severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)? To explore this, a team of researchers from China
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Researchers use high-resolution imaging to observe HIV infection process in the cell nucleus
Scientists at EMBL Heidelberg and at the Zentrum für Infektiologie at Heidelberg University Hospital have succeeded for the first time
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LMU researchers study T cell exhaustion
T lymphocytes, or T cells, are an important component of our immune system. They can recognize foreign proteins, so-called antigens,
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Novel finding could lead to better treatments for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
Monash University researchers have uncovered the barrier to β-cell (beta cell) regeneration that could pave the way for improved treatments
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Could a SARS-CoV-2 accessory protein be responsible for certain COVID-19 symptoms?
Some people with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) develop symptoms, while others do not. In high-risk populations, like the elderly and
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BMI, male sex, smoking, depression and metabolic syndrome contribute to biological aging
A ‘biological age’ score predicts that being male, overweight, a smoker and having depression all contribute to biological aging, a
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