Medicine
Mayo Clinic Scientists Advance Breast, Ovarian Cancer Research With Cryo-Electron Microscopy
Posted in Medicine on 1st Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller
In cryo-electron microscopy, purified BRCA1-BARD1 bound to nucleosomes, together referred to as macromolecules, are flash-frozen then imaged using an electron microscope.
New Treatment May Improve Immune System’s Ability To Destroy Cancer Cells
Posted in Medicine on 1st Aug, 2021
by Alex Muller
The findings shows that by restricting a group of cells known to impede immune responses, the treatment frees up other immune cells that go on to attack tumours and cancer cells.
Deepmind’s Alphafold, Deep Learning AI, Is Poised To Solve One Of Most Significant Challenges In Biology
Posted in Medicine, Reviews, Science on 27th Jul, 2021
by Alex Muller
Thanks to AI, we now have stunningly powerful tools to decode the structures of life. Recently, both DeepMind and the University of Washington described deep learning-based methods to solve protein folding, the last step of compiling the programming in our DNA, as a “once in a generation advance.”
Once-promising MRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Disappoints With Final Trial Data
Posted in Medicine on 4th Jul, 2021
by Alex Muller
And despite CureVac’s mRNA stumble we are quickly learning how to optimize these vaccines with newer, safer, and more effective iterations in development.
COVID-19 Infections Are Rare And Mild After Vaccination
Posted in Medicine, Science on 3rd Jul, 2021
by Alex Muller
This means full vaccination was 91 percent effective at preventing any kind of SARS-CoV-2 infection, symptomatic or asymptomatic.