Researchers developed a transgenic mouse model of chronic liver disease caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV), enabling the study of immune responses and drug development. The model opens opportunities for scientists to test drugs in the liver and understand how HBV causes liver disease.
Researchers at Michigan Tech have genetically engineered a new breed of aspen that produces up to 15% more cellulose and grows significantly faster than regular aspen. This could translate into huge gains for the pulp and paper industry, with potential savings of billions of dollars.
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute developed a molecule that allows blood stem cells to multiply without differentiation in the test tube, improving bone marrow transplantation and gene therapy research. This breakthrough could enable scientists to insert genes into human stem cells for treating genetic disorders.
Researchers found that rigidity of rock and sediments increases with depth in subduction zones, affecting earthquake duration and seismic waves. This discovery provides a powerful tool for seismologists to improve earthquake probability calculations and better understand destructive earthquakes.
Researchers uncover crucial role of copper chaperone in delivering copper to superoxide dismutase enzyme, a key player in treating Lou Gehrig's disease. The study reveals the structure of the yeast copper chaperone protein, which helps protect copper from unwanted cellular interactions.