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Sustainable material-based biosensors for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Researchers conducted a brief review on biosensors based on sustainable materials for SARS-CoV-2 detection.

15 Mar 2022

Bioactive small molecules enhance CRISPR/Cas9 loss-of-function editing in human cells

Researchers demonstrate enhanced loss-of-function editing of CRISPR/Cas9 in human cells.

14 Mar 2022

Novel genetic relationships with severe SARS-CoV-2

Researchers discovered multiple novel genetic processes underpinning severe COVID-19 using genome-wide association studies and meta-analyses.

11 Mar 2022

CRIPSR identifies cell-type-specific ACE2 modifiers

Researchers compile a list of candidate genes to identify the surface abundance of functional regulators of ACE2.

9 Mar 2022

Applications of bioconjugated nanomaterials in SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics

In this study, the researchers not only elucidate the recent bioconjugated nanomaterials for targeted diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, but they also provide the rationale behind these developments by discussing the mechanisms and approaches.

18 Jan 2022

VarLOCK approach for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and wastewater monitoring

A recent study discussed the expansion of the SARS-CoV-2 CRISPR-Cas detection technology (SHERLOCK) into Variant-specific SHERLOCK (VarLOCK) assays to accurately differentiate between the newly emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.

11 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 differs from other betacoronaviruses in a key IRE1α/XBP1 pathway

SARS-CoV-2 differs from other viruses in the beta coronavirus family in the activation of a key pathway associated with endoplasmic reticulum stress.

3 Jan 2022

Services to accelerate genome editing research

AMSBIO has expanded its range of custom gene editing services to complement its extensive portfolio of off-the-shelf CRISPR/Cas9 products.

From AMS Biotechnology 17 Dec 2021

Recycling tubular endosomes are associated with effective delivery of mRNA-based therapeutics, study finds

A recent study recently demonstrates the endosomal transport of nanoparticle-based formulations for the effective delivery of mRNA-based therapeutics.

14 Dec 2021

CRISPR-Cas enzyme-based diagnostics to detect SARS-CoV-2 infection

A recent review in the journal Life provided a detailed description of CRISPR-Cas-based diagnostic techniques to identify severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, but also emphasized the potential use of this technology towards developing effective molecular diagnostic platforms for any future pandemic.

13 Dec 2021

An assessment of pH-sensitive cationic lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery

A recent review looks at the molecular design of pH-sensitive cationic lipids and their applications for various tissues and cell types.

7 Dec 2021

Cas12a-based bio-sensor for detecting SARS-CoV-2 mutations

Scientists develop an improved biosensor with Cas12a-based CRISPR on-site rapid detection system and discuss its ability to detect SARS-CoV-2 VOCs.

7 Dec 2021

CRISPR-based DETECTR® assay for faster SARS-CoV-2 surveillance

Researchers from the USA discuss the development and validation of CRISPR-Cas12-based COVID-19 variant DETECTR® assay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2.

3 Dec 2021

Researchers introduce new method for observing cell interactions

Researchers created a system that allows scientists to ‘log’ a cell’s reactions to external stimuli within the cell’s genetic material.

2 Dec 2021

Paper-based innovations for COVID-19 diagnosis

A review discusses paper-based devices and platforms targeting SARS-CoV-2 for low-cost PoC diagnosis and serological antibody testing.

22 Nov 2021

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 spike antibody using electrochemical biosensing based on hydrogen bonding

Turkish researchers discuss their rapid electrochemical biosensing platform to detect the SARS-CoV-2 spike antibody.

22 Nov 2021

Discovery of new receptor that interacts with SARS-CoV-2 spike, suppresses infection

Researchers recently conducted a study to identify host factors affecting cellular interactions of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

16 Nov 2021

Development of SARS-CoV-2 detection platform using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

Researchers have tried to develop an innovative platform for ultrasensitive and rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 by exploiting a variation of Raman Spectroscopy.

4 Nov 2021