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Study explores the role of dynamin protein DYN-1 in regenerative axonal fusion

A study explores the role of the dynamin protein DYN-1 in axonal fusion. The axon is a long, thin protrusion of nerve cells that carries electrical impulses.

9 May 2023

New toolkit enables in-vivo cross-linking of protein complexes in live cells

As the executor of life activities, proteins exert their specific biological functions through interactions such as forming protein complexes.

9 May 2023

Ultra-long protein fibrils are a signature of severe Alzheimer’s disease, study shows

During the course of Alzheimer's disease, protein fibrils appear in the spinal fluid of affected individuals. Empa researchers, together with the Department of Neurology at the Cantonal Hospital in St. Gallen, have now visualized the wide spectrum of protein aggregates from oligomers, protofibrils to fibrils in the spinal fluid.

9 May 2023

Hamilton and Biosero Announce Co-Marketing Agreement to Optimize Automated Liquid Handling Workflows

Hamilton and Biosero, Inc., developer of laboratory automation solutions to orchestrate scientific discoveries, today announced a strategic co-marketing agreement aimed at streamlining automated liquid handling workflows. The partnership builds on Hamilton’s state-of-the-art automated platforms and Biosero’s innovative Green Button Go® Software Suite to increase lab efficiency.

From Biosero Inc. 9 May 2023

Novel fluorescent probe reveals constant conversion rate of endolysosomes

Collaborative research at the University of Cincinnati has developed a new probe to better study cells that has already led to new knowledge about certain cellular processes.

9 May 2023

Understanding how bacteria work together could lead to new ways of treating severe infections

"Know thy self; know thy enemy" - Sun Tzu. That quote is from centuries ago, but it is applicable in so many ways.

9 May 2023

Newly discovered frog virus poses threat to amphibian conservation and human health

Research paper discusses the discovery of ranid herpesvirus 3 in common frog tadpoles in Norway, which sheds light on the pathogenesis of the virus and its potential impact on amphibian ecology and conservation, as well as human health.

9 May 2023

Study introduces a new method for efficient delivery of particles into stem cells

A recent study has introduced a new method for delivering particles into stem cells, which are notoriously difficult to penetrate.

8 May 2023

Game-changers reshaping our world: From mRNA vaccines to AI-powered medicine

The paper covers recent breakthroughs in science and technology that can bring immediate and long-term changes to human life while prioritizing sustainability.

8 May 2023

New technique generates highest-resolution maps of the 3D genome

Much of the human genome is made of regulatory regions that control which genes are expressed at a given time within a cell.

8 May 2023

High-resolution atlas illustrates the development of human retina

What cell types are found in which human tissue, and where? Which genes are active in the individual cells, and which proteins are found there?

8 May 2023

Rice University lab receives $1.9 million grant to model human ectodermal development

Many birth defects and spontaneous abortions occur during the embryonic development stage known as neurulation, yet we have very little insight into how this critical developmental process unfolds in humans.

8 May 2023

Study uncovers a crucial player for enhancing lipid oxidation

Overweight and obesity pose significant health risks, including an increased likelihood of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

8 May 2023

Study reveals how immune system protects the body against pathogens

First study of humans with a rare immunodeficiency reveals how the immune system protects the body against pathogens known to cause serious diseases, such as tuberculosis and COVID-19.

8 May 2023

New zebrafish model provides insight into how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids

Researchers at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at UCLA and the National Institutes of Health have developed a zebrafish model that provides new insight into how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids, including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and linolenic acid (ALA).

8 May 2023

Intratumoral bacteria linked with natural purple photosynthetic bacteria show strong anticancer efficacy

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Researchers are constantly looking for new therapies with improved anticancer activity, fewer side effects, and lower costs.

8 May 2023

Nose shape affected by genetic material inherited from Neanderthals

Humans inherited genetic material from Neanderthals that affects the shape of our noses, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

8 May 2023

First CRISPR-armed phage therapeutic can specifically target and remove E. coli in the human gut

SNIPR Biome ApS ("SNIPR"), the company pioneering CRISPR-based microbial gene therapy, announces today that Nature Biotechnology has published research findings from its preclinical work on SNIPR001, the first CRISPR-armed phage therapeutic developed to specifically target and remove E. coli, including antibiotic-resistant strains, in the human gastrointestinal tract.

8 May 2023

The safety and efficacy of FINLAY-FR-2/1A, a new protein-based COVID-19 vaccine

Research paper reports the results of a phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of the FINLAY-FR-2 and FINLAY-FR-1A vaccines in Iranian adults.

7 May 2023

Manipulating microglia behavior with light

An international research team, comprising scientists from DZNE, University Hospital Bonn, the Netherlands, and the US has been awarded a US$ 1.3 million grant by the "Human Frontier Science Program" to investigate brain immune cells and manipulate them via light irradiation.

5 May 2023

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Study explores the role of dynamin protein DYN-1 in regenerative axonal fusion

New toolkit enables in-vivo cross-linking of protein complexes in live cells

Ultra-long protein fibrils are a signature of severe Alzheimer’s disease, study shows

Hamilton and Biosero Announce Co-Marketing Agreement to Optimize Automated Liquid Handling Workflows

Novel fluorescent probe reveals constant conversion rate of endolysosomes

Understanding how bacteria work together could lead to new ways of treating severe infections

Newly discovered frog virus poses threat to amphibian conservation and human health

Study introduces a new method for efficient delivery of particles into stem cells

Game-changers reshaping our world: From mRNA vaccines to AI-powered medicine

New technique generates highest-resolution maps of the 3D genome

High-resolution atlas illustrates the development of human retina

Rice University lab receives $1.9 million grant to model human ectodermal development

Study uncovers a crucial player for enhancing lipid oxidation

Study reveals how immune system protects the body against pathogens

New zebrafish model provides insight into how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids

Intratumoral bacteria linked with natural purple photosynthetic bacteria show strong anticancer efficacy

Nose shape affected by genetic material inherited from Neanderthals

First CRISPR-armed phage therapeutic can specifically target and remove E. coli in the human gut

The safety and efficacy of FINLAY-FR-2/1A, a new protein-based COVID-19 vaccine

Manipulating microglia behavior with light

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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