On-Demand Release Of Persulfides As Antioxidants
Cellular redox balance is critical for maintaining normal function and preventing damage to DNA and proteins, which may lead to accelerated aging, and, more nefariously,…
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The Ingredient Of Chili Peppers Changes The Gene Expression Pattern Of Cells
Capsaicin (trans-8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) is the compound in chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) responsible for their “hot” taste. Capsaicin binds as a ligand to the plasma membrane protein,…
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Improving Quality Of Life For Patients With Osteoporosis Using MicroRNAs
Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder that predisposes patients to an increased risk of bone fractures. Osteoporosis is very common among elderly women and — to…
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Rethinking The Relationship Between Protein And mRNA Expression
The central dogma of molecular biology states, “DNA makes RNA, and RNA makes protein.” Accordingly, protein expression has been believed to be primarily regulated by…
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New Anti-Dengue Agent To Treat Zika Virus
The zika virus (ZIKV) has come to recent attention because of unusual and severe neurological pathogenicity observed in recent epidemics in Asia and the Americas1,2…
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Body Defense Detox: Sleep Deprivation And The Immune System In Twins
Sleep deprivation affects the immune system — this has long been believed by scientists. A new study revealed: correct, but different than expected. You could…
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Activity And Capacity Profile Of Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Physicians And Centers In Australia And New Zealand
Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT – formerly termed “bone marrow transplantation”) is an established treatment for patients with life-threatening hematological and non-hematological diseases, including acute and…
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Interdependence Of Aging Generations In Transportation Related Choices
Many countries are experiencing a fast demographic shift, the consequences of which for energy consumption and the environment have been studied but generally undervalued by…
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Modified Gloves Can Help To Reduce The Risk Of Hospital-acquired Infections
About two million hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) occur in the US every year, which leads to up to 100,000 annual deaths. Approximately one-third of these infections…
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Protein Structures And The Nature Of Life
Our major aim in the scoring project was to update the next generation about the plasticity of protein structures in a comprehensive and reproducible manner…
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Novel Forms Of Viral Genome Integrations
The transfer of genetic material between separate evolutionary lineages (horizontal transfer) is a recognized event that occurs between viruses as well as from DNA viruses…
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