Study shows how an antibody neutralizes Zika virusA study led by scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and the University of North Carolina has shown how an antibody binds to the Zika virus (ZIKV) and prevents it from infecting a cell. The results, which have been pub... Detailed information
New research will guide the design of MERS vaccinesThe Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory disease caused by a virus called MERS‐CoV. The disease was first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012, and the mortality rates reached up to 36%. Current... Detailed information
ALK1 protein mediates the transport of LDL into tissueScientists from Yale University School of Medicine have found that a protein called activin-like kinase 1 (ALK1) mediates LDL uptake into endothelial cells. The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, c... Detailed information
Melanoma is very dependent on the CPEB4 proteinMelanoma is a less common but most dangerous form of skin cancer -- it is the leading cause of death from skin cancer. The cancer develops in pigment cells called melanocytes. The mechanism of melanoma is complex because... Detailed information
Smoking lowers the efficacy of kidney disease drugsAccording to a new study, smoking may affect the efficacy of drugs for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study was carried out by scientists from Tufts Medical Center.
CKD is a medical condition characterized by a gra... Detailed information
BRD4 protein is critical to breast cancer metastasisBRD4, a member of the BET family of proteins, is needed for the metastasis of breast cancer. Moreover, inhibiting the protein blocks the dissemination capabilities of triple-negative breast cancer cells. Scientists from ... Detailed information
Protein TRAP1 may contribute to prostate cancerA new study appearing in the Journal of Biological Chemistry shows how the TRAP1 protein drives prostate cancer. The study, conducted by The Wistar Institute researchers, would provide a novel treatment strategy for pros... Detailed information
Mutations in autism gene disrupt synaptic developmentAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of neurological and developmental disorders that can cause significant social communication and behavioral challenges. ASD is estimated to affect one in 68 people and it is aroun... Detailed information
TPP1 mutation leads to dyskeratosis congenitaA study from the University of Michigan shows how a mutation in the telomere protein TPP1 causes dyskeratosis congenita (DKC), a rare, inherited bone marrow disorder. The finding provides a new target for the future trea... Detailed information
Hsp60 protein contributes to tissue regeneration An article published in npj Regenerative Medicine shows that the heat shock protein 60 (Hsp60) plays a critical role in tissue regeneration and wound healing. The study, led by scientists at the National Institutes of He... Detailed information
CYFIP2 gene is related to binge eatingAccording to a study published in Biological Psychiatry, a gene called CYFIP2 (cytoplasmic FMR1-interacting protein 2) is linked to binge eating, which is a central feature of eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa and... Detailed information
Scientists find a new way to deliver dengue vaccinesDengue virus (DENV), which belongs to the family Flaviviridae, is the cause of dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever. In fact, this mosquito-borne virus infects over 350 million people in more than 120 countries annu... Detailed information
Zika virus may also damage adult brain, research findsA study, led by researchers from The Rockefeller University and the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology, shows that Zika virus may cause damage to the brain of adults. The findings have been published online in... Detailed information
Inhibiting CPEB1 may prevent CMV infectionA study from University of California San Diego School of Medicine shows that cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is dependent on a human protein termed CPEB1. Described in the journal Nature Structural and Molecular Biology... Detailed information
NF1 gene is responsible for some cases of autismA gene that causes neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) may also contribute to autism, according to a new study carried out by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine.
NF1 is a genetic disorder that usually ... Detailed information
