Archive for May 28th, 2020
Rheumatologists are flagging similarities between the deaths of some COVID-19 patients and those with rheumatic illnesses, and are testing proven rheumatic treatments to see whether they help against the pandemic virus. Source: Researchers flag similarities between COVID-19 deaths and severe rheumatic illnesses
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A new approach could help researchers understand more complicated biomolecular interactions and characterize cells and diseases at the single-molecule level. Source: New technique offers higher resolution molecular imaging and analysis
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A transgenic mouse developed to model the deadly childhood immune disease HLH (hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis) may play a key role in saving lives during the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Source: HLH research points to treatment for COVID-19 cytokine storms
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Researchers have demonstrated that physical activity prompts a clean-up of muscles as the protein ubiquitin tags onto worn-out proteins, causing them to be degraded. This prevents the accumulation of damaged proteins and helps keep muscles healthy. Source: The death marker protein cleans up your muscles after exercise
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