Scientists found a compound that can disarm a drug-resistant bacterium
Researchers screened about 7,000 chemical compounds against a protein in the common antibiotic-resistant bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Common DNA damage could cause neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers discovered that neurons from patients with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis share…
Predicting microbial antibiotic resistance with AI
Scientists used machine learning models to predict the prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes in agricultural soil under future climate…
A parasite that numbs your pain
Researchers discovered a parasitic worm that reduces mice’s ability to feel pain by suppressing the activity of pain-sensing neurons in…
Building a ready-made cancer data library
Researchers built a cancer database combining 4 types of molecular data across 32 cancer types to enable consistent use of machine learning…
New drug prevents long-term muscle weakness after sepsis
Researchers showed that treating mice with a mitochondria-protecting drug during early sepsis can preserve their muscle strength over time.
A complete DNA map to better detect cancer-causing changes
Researchers used a complete map of the human genome to detect large DNA changes associated with cancer. Their approach takes more time than…
Finding cancer cells in a cocktail of complex tissues
Scientists used technology similar to ChatGPT to develop a tool that can differentiate between the DNA of cancer cells and healthy cells in…
Editing genes to fight prion disease
Scientists used a newly developed gene-editing technique to create RNA strands that block the production of misfolded proteins, known as…
Dental floss delivers vaccines through the gums
Scientists triggered a strong immune response in mice by using vaccine-coated dental floss to access their leaky gums.