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With age, our muscles gradually lose their energy and strength. The decreased amount of proteins in mitochondria, the power plants of cells, seems to be...
While it is widely known that cigarettes can lead to lung cancer development, other factors may pose similar hazards with even more resonance. One of them is...
A study evidences the potential benefits of fisetin, a natural molecule found in strawberries, in fighting Alzheimer's disease.
The less you eat, the more weight you lose...is this always the case? New insights on the metabolism of branched-chain amino acids might shift this paradigm...
Even viruses have their weak spots. In this study, Zika's one might have been identified, allowing further steps in the battle against this compromising...
Gene editing, the molecular technique which allows DNA modifications, is evolving to an unprecedented precision. CRISPR-Cas9, the groundbreaking tool used in...
The innovative molecular technique known as CRISPR/Cas9 opens new landscapes for treating genetic disorders otherwise incurable.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is an uncurable and debilitating disease. The use of therapeutical stem cells represents an...
Mosquitoes are the worlds’ deadliest animal due to their role in spreading Malaria. The revolutionary molecular technique known as CRISPR may help containing...
