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Exploring iPSC-Derived Cells in Alzheimer’s Research: From Mouse Models to Human Insights
The development of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) has revolutionized research into Alzheimer’s disease (AD), particularly in understanding amyloid-beta (Aβ) pathology and immune system interactions.
From the BugBitten Archives: Parasitizing deep-sea hydrothermal vents
What do deep-sea hydrothermal vent ecosystems tell us about parasite richness, diversity and the advantage of certain life history traits? Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and UC research this question by collecting and analyzing parasite groups from hydrothermal vents.
Target-based discovery of a broad-spectrum flukicide: safegaurding the future of antihelmintic chemotherapy
The development of novel, broad-spectrum antihelmintics is a major priority for ensuring the future of effective chemotheraptuic control of parasitic flatworms worldwide.
AI in Proteomics Data Analysis: Revolutionizing Protein Research
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative tool, enhancing data processing, pattern recognition, and prediction in proteomics. This integration is accelerating discoveries and fostering deeper understanding in fields like drug development, biomarker discovery, and systems biology.
X disease epidemic in Congo: X agents are not new to Science!
The "new" disease outbreak taking place in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which had already been heavily struck by the "Monkeypox" (MPX) epidemic, has been hitherto responsible for approximately 600 cases with a 6.2% lethality rate, especially among children.
