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Cardiovascular Protein Changes in First-Episode Psychosis

Scienmag

In a groundbreaking advance that bridges cardiology and psychiatry, a team of researchers has unveiled a complex interplay between cardiovascular protein profiles and first-episode psychosis, promising to reshape our understanding of the biological underpinnings of psychiatric disorders. This multifaceted study, led by Malmqvist, A.,

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Engineered Aligned Stem Cell Sheets Advance Regenerative Medicine Therapies

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A groundbreaking advancement in stem cell technology promises to redefine the scope and efficacy of regenerative medicine, potentially revolutionizing treatments for a multitude of chronic and acute conditions. The implications of this technology span a range of clinical applications.

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Heat Shock Proteins Signal Neuron-Glia Aging Talk

Scienmag

A groundbreaking study published in Nature Neuroscience by Wu and colleagues reveals a novel communication mechanism whereby neurons transmit protective proteins directly to glia, orchestrating cellular responses that could redefine our understanding of brain aging.

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Air Pollution Alters Proteins, Raising Child Infection Risk

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The team behind this investigation employed cutting-edge proteomic analyses to systematically chart the changes in protein expression and modification within lung tissues subjected to polluted air. Central to the findings is the observation that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5)

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Rotavirus protein NSP4 manipulates calcium signaling, affecting disease outcomes

Medical Xpress

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have improved our understanding of how rotavirus, the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in children, makes people sick.

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St. Jude Algorithm Harnesses Water Dynamics to Accelerate Drug Discovery

Scienmag

In the intricate world of molecular biology, water has long been recognized as a fundamental player influencing the structure and function of proteins — the workhorse molecules of the cell. These waters do not merely fill space; they participate actively in stabilizing the protein’s shape and modulating its biochemical activity.

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What Salad Dressing Reveals About the Inner Workings of Cells: Insights from Biological Emulsions

Scienmag

Ribosomes, the cell’s protein synthesis machinery, are complex macromolecular machines composed of multiple RNA and protein components. Their production is vital, governing the cell’s ability to translate genetic instructions into the functional proteins that sustain life.

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