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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

Research findings point to new strategies for tapping into plant energy to produce biofuels, biomaterials

Even plants have to live on an energy budget. While they're known for converting solar energy into chemical energy in the form of sugars, plants have sophisticated biochemical mechanisms for regulating how they spend that energy. Making oils costs a lot.

17 Mar 2017

Drosophila models help illuminate molecular mechanisms underlying nephrotic syndrome

The majority of genes associated with nephrotic syndrome (NS) in humans also play pivotal roles in Drosophila renal function, a conservation of function across species that validates transgenic flies as ideal pre-clinical models to improve understanding of human disease, a Children's National Health System research team reports in a recent issue of Human Molecular Genetics.

17 Mar 2017

High-resolution images of protein complex performing first step in genome-replication dance captured

It's a good thing we don't have to think about putting all the necessary pieces in place when one of our trillions of cells needs to duplicate its DNA and then divide to produce identical daughter cells.

17 Mar 2017

High levels of two biomarkers can predict risk for adverse cardiac events, research suggests

New research suggests that GlycA, a newly identified blood marker, and C-reactive protein both independently predict major adverse cardiac events, including heart failure and death. Patients who have high levels of both biomarkers are at especially high risk.

17 Mar 2017

Immune cells could be new target to treat type 2 diabetes, hypertension in overweight people

Immune cells which are reduced in number by obesity could be a new target to treat diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension that affect overweight people, according to a collaborative study between The University of Manchester, Lund University and the University of Salford.

From The University of Manchester 17 Mar 2017

New class of cholesterol-lowering drug alongside statins can reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases

A new class of cholesterol-lowering drug has been found to help patients cut their risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and heart attack.

17 Mar 2017

Syngene announces availability of latest version of GeneSys image capture software

Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to announce its GeneSys software has been upgraded to include an icon of pre-set optimised “stain-free” protein gel imaging conditions.

From Syngene 17 Mar 2017

Syngene introduces easy-to-use powerful NuGenius gel imaging system

Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is pleased to introduce the powerful, NuGenius gel imaging system. This easy-to-use system quickly generates high quality images of DNA gels and will suit laboratories looking for a sensitive, affordable routine gel imager.

From Syngene 17 Mar 2017

Syngene introduces new Dynamic Fielding feature in GeneSys image capture software

Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is pleased to introduce a new Dynamic Fielding feature in its GeneSys image capture software.

From Syngene 17 Mar 2017

Syngene introduces new UV-Blue Light Converter Screens for its imaging systems

Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is pleased to introduce its UV-Blue Light Converters Screens which can quickly and simply change harmful UV into blue light.

From Syngene 17 Mar 2017

Octapharma uses G:BOX Chemi XX6 imager to accurately characterise large therapeutic proteins

Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is pleased to announce its G:BOX Chemi XX6 multi-application-functional imager is being utilised by scientists at major human protein R&D company, Octapharma Biopharmaceuticals GmbH in Germany for analysing a range of large proteins.

From Syngene 17 Mar 2017

Syngene's G:BOX Chemi XX6 used to help identify biomarkers in Alzheimer's disease

Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is pleased to announce its G:BOX Chemi XX6 multi-application imager is being utilised by scientists at the University of Brescia for analysing nitrated proteins.

From Syngene 17 Mar 2017

Northumbria University uses G:BOX Chemi XX6 multi-application imager in biomedical research

Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, today announced its G:BOX Chemi XX6 is being used by scientists at Northumbria University for imaging chemiluminescent enzymes and other proteins on Western blots. This is contributing to rapidly providing researchers with accurate information on changes in protein in chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

From Syngene 17 Mar 2017

Scientists identify new toxic pathway for protein aggregates in ALS and FTLD

Led by professor Ludo Van Den Bosch, scientists from Belgium, the UK and the US have identified new processes that form protein "clumps" that are characteristic of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD).

17 Mar 2017

Scientists identify genetic clues to chronic kidney disease

Using international genomic studies backed by proof-of-concept cell experiments, researchers have identified two genes that contribute to the chronic kidney disease glomerulonephritis.

16 Mar 2017

MPFI researchers develop new tool to study CaMKII kinetics in learning and memory

As we learn, the structure of individual neurons in our brains change to strengthen important connections and weaken less important ones, a process known as structural plasticity.

16 Mar 2017

Researchers awarded CIHR grant to investigate how Zika virus changes host cells during infection

For more than a year, Tom Hobman and his research team have devoted most of their waking hours to a headlong pursuit of knowledge about the Zika virus.

16 Mar 2017

Study shows how immune cells drive heart damage in mice

A new study in mice reveals that eosinophils, a type of disease-fighting white blood cell, appear to be at least partly responsible for the progression of heart muscle inflammation to heart failure in mice.

16 Mar 2017

Instrument from Postnova represents broadest range of angles available in a commercial light scattering detector

Postnova Analytics PN3621 MALS detector sets a new standard for sensitive, precise and flexible Multi-Angle Light Scattering detection for Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) and Field Flow Fractionation (FFF) systems.

From Postnova Analytics 16 Mar 2017

Research shows how Ebola viral proteins packaged in exosomes affect immune cells

Cells infected by the deadly Ebola virus may release viral proteins such as VP40 packaged in exosomes, which, as new research indicates, can affect immune cells throughout the body impairing their ability to combat the infection and to seek out and destroy hidden virus.

16 Mar 2017

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Research findings point to new strategies for tapping into plant energy to produce biofuels, biomaterials

Drosophila models help illuminate molecular mechanisms underlying nephrotic syndrome

High-resolution images of protein complex performing first step in genome-replication dance captured

High levels of two biomarkers can predict risk for adverse cardiac events, research suggests

Immune cells could be new target to treat type 2 diabetes, hypertension in overweight people

New class of cholesterol-lowering drug alongside statins can reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases

Syngene announces availability of latest version of GeneSys image capture software

Syngene introduces easy-to-use powerful NuGenius gel imaging system

Syngene introduces new Dynamic Fielding feature in GeneSys image capture software

Syngene introduces new UV-Blue Light Converter Screens for its imaging systems

Octapharma uses G:BOX Chemi XX6 imager to accurately characterise large therapeutic proteins

Syngene's G:BOX Chemi XX6 used to help identify biomarkers in Alzheimer's disease

Northumbria University uses G:BOX Chemi XX6 multi-application imager in biomedical research

Scientists identify new toxic pathway for protein aggregates in ALS and FTLD

Scientists identify genetic clues to chronic kidney disease

MPFI researchers develop new tool to study CaMKII kinetics in learning and memory

Researchers awarded CIHR grant to investigate how Zika virus changes host cells during infection

Study shows how immune cells drive heart damage in mice

Instrument from Postnova represents broadest range of angles available in a commercial light scattering detector

Research shows how Ebola viral proteins packaged in exosomes affect immune cells

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