Biotechnology and Bioengineering – PossibleThreat Articles

Newly discovered protein is the permit to the powerhouse of cells

October 24, 2019 0 Comments Biochemistry Research, Biology, Biotechnology, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology

Researchers report the discovery of a protein, P17/PERMIT, that is key to recycling aging and damaged mitochondria. Defective mitochondria are characteristic of a number of age-related diseases, including cancer and Alzheimer's. The MUSC team showed P17/PERMIT transports the machinery that produces ceramide, a molecule that signals old mitochondria for destruction, to the mitochondria. There, it can mass-produce ceramide at the location needed for mitochondrial regulation.

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Most complete exploration of fly landing maneuvers to advance future robots

October 24, 2019 0 Comments Artificial intelligence, Biotechnology, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Educational Technology, Engineering, Engineering and Construction, Insects (including Butterflies), Robotics

To inspire advanced robotic technology, researchers have published the most complete description of how flying insects land upside-down.

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Cracking the mystery of nature's toughest material

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering and Construction, Genetically Modified, Marine Biology, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Organic

Nacre, the rainbow-sheened material that lines the insides of mussel and other mollusk shells, is known as nature's toughest material. Now, a team of researchers has revealed precisely how it works, in real time.

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Scientists unveil the secret of cancer-associated Warburg effect

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Biology, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Brain Tumor, Cancer, Genetics, Immune System, Lymphoma, Molecular Biology

New research shows that lactate, an end product of metabolism, changes the function of an immune cell known as a macrophage, thereby rewiring it to behave differently.

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Reduced food intake in old mice can no longer improve health

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Diet and Weight Loss, Food, Healthy Aging, mice, Nutrition, rodents, Staying Healthy

Reduced food intake helps both animals and humans to improve health in old age and can prolong life. But when do you have to change your diet to achieve this benefit in old age? Scientists have now shown that mice only become healthier if they start food reduction early and eat less before entering old age. The scientists conclude that healthy behavior must be established earlier in life in order to improve health in old age and extend lifespan.

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Mapping millet genetics

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Agriculture and Food, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Desert, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Food and Agriculture, Genetically Modified, Grassland

In the semi-arid tropics of Asia and Africa, conditions can be difficult for crops. Plants need to have short growing seasons, survive on poor soils and tolerate environmental stresses. Enter, the millets.

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A 'shocking' new way to treat infections

October 22, 2019 0 Comments Bacteria, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Cystic Fibrosis, Dentistry, Fungus, Infectious Diseases, Microbes and More, Tuberculosis

New research introduces a revolutionary treatment for these infections. The group is utilizing electrochemical therapy (ECT) to enhance the ability of antibiotics to eradicate the microbes.

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Uncovering the principles behind RNA folding

October 21, 2019 0 Comments Biochemistry Research, Biology, Biotechnology, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology

Using high-throughput next-generation sequencing technology, a researcher found similarities in the folding tendencies among a family of RNA molecules called riboswitches, which play a pivotal role in gene expression.

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DNA-reeling bacteria yield new insight on how superbugs acquire drug-resistance

October 21, 2019 0 Comments Bacteria, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Genes, HIV and AIDS, Human Biology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, New Species

A study has revealed a protein's role in helping bacteria 'reel in' DNA from their environment to acquire new traits, such as antibiotic resistance.

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Exploring the effect of fasting on age-related diseases

October 21, 2019 0 Comments Biology, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Cancer, Healthy Aging, Medical Topics, mice, New Species, Personalized Medicine

There are many indications that fasting promotes longevity. In recent years, much attention has been devoted to so-called caloric restriction mimetics (CMRs), substances that simulate the health-promoting effects of fasting without the need of life-style change. A study reports the identification of a novel candidate CRM. The substance may prove useful in the further research for the treatment of age-related diseases.

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