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Researchers engineer three cell lines to produce nonproprietary versions of NISTmAb

When the National Institute of Standards and Technology issued the world's first standardized monoclonal antibody in July 2016, the exhaustively analyzed protein known as NISTmAb was intended as a valuable tool for biopharmaceutical companies.

1 Aug 2018

Alcala Labs to use Neoteryx’s VAMS technology for monitoring patients in recovery centers

Today, Neoteryx LLC, announced that it will supply its Volumetric Absorptive Microsampling technology, in the form of the Mitra microsampling device, to Alcala Labs of San Diego for a more efficacious, streamlined approach to monitor patients in recovery centers throughout the United States.

28 Jul 2018

Single course of antibiotics early in childhood may increase risk for Type 1 diabetes

A single course of antibiotics early in childhood may increase risk for Type 1 diabetes. This is the finding of a study in mice led by researchers from NYU Medical School and published online July 24 in the journal eLife.

25 Jul 2018

Environment could be important battle ground in the global fight against antibiotic resistance

The environment could be as important a battle ground as the clinic in the global fight against the spread of antibiotic resistance, new research has shown.

24 Jul 2018

Study reveals fresh insights into how new disease-causing strains of bacteria emerge

Scientists have shed light on how a major cause of human and animal disease can jump between species, by studying its genes.

23 Jul 2018

Researchers explore future of houseplants as functional sirens of home health

In a perspective published in the July 20 issue of Science, Neal Stewart and his University of Tennessee coauthors explore the future of houseplants as aesthetically pleasing and functional sirens of home health.

20 Jul 2018

Yeast species used in biotechnology, food industries causes drug-resistant yeast infections

A major cause of drug-resistant clinical yeast infections is the same species previously regarded as non-pathogenic and commonly used in the biotechnology and food industries.

20 Jul 2018

Researchers design proteins that can self-assemble into complex structures

A collaborative research team based in Japan has designed new proteins that can self-assemble into the complex structures underlying biological organisms, laying the groundwork for leading-edge applications in biotechnology.

20 Jul 2018

Top AI companies join hands to discover novel drugs for DMD

Insilico Medicine a leader in artificial intelligence for drug discovery, biomarker development and aging research, announced a research collaboration agreement with A2A Pharmaceuticals, Inc. A2A is a biotechnology company headquartered in New York and focused on development of novel drugs for unmet needs in oncology, drug resistant bacterial infections, and other life threatening diseases.

20 Jul 2018

Study evaluates Neoteryx’s VAMS technology for monitoring HbA1c levels of diabetic children

Neoteryx LLC today announced research recently published in the official peer-reviewed scientific journal of the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine.

19 Jul 2018

Scientists develop synthetic biology-inspired materials systems

Scientists from the University of Freiburg have developed materials systems that are composed of biological components and polymer materials and are capable of perceiving and processing information.

19 Jul 2018

Can-Fite BioPharma receives Australian and Chinese patents for new drug to treat erectile dysfunction

Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd., a biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drugs that address liver diseases, inflammatory diseases and sexual dysfunction, today announced that the Australian and Chinese patent offices have granted the Company a patent for the utilization of A3 adenosine receptor ligands in the treatment of sexual dysfunction, in a patent (Australian, No. 2013301125ZL, Chinese No. 2013800472970) titled, "A3 adenosine receptor ligands for use in treatment of a sexual dysfunction."

17 Jul 2018

New research lays foundation to create standards for RNA sequencing

The idea of testing blood or urine to find markers that help diagnose or treat disease holds great promise. But as technology has improved to allow researchers to examine tiny fragments of RNA, one major problem has led to limited success.

17 Jul 2018

CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing can cause greater genetic damage than previously thought

Scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute have discovered that CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing can cause greater genetic damage in cells than was previously thought. These results create safety implications for gene therapies using CRISPR/Cas9 in the future as the unexpected damage could lead to dangerous changes in some cells.

16 Jul 2018

New approach to cultivate hypoallergenic tomato and strawberry varieties

The incidence of food allergies has increased in recent decades: It affects three to four percent of the adult population and five percent of children.

16 Jul 2018

Researchers develop novel approach to bridge gap in cell-free systems

Engineering cellular biology, minus the actual cell, is a growing area of interest in biotechnology and synthetic biology.

13 Jul 2018

Scientists find possible sources of medicinal and antimicrobial drugs

Scientists of Siberian Federal University found possible sources of medicinal and antimicrobial drugs. The results of the study of unique medicinal properties of the microorganisms living within the plant -- endosymbionts, are published in the scientific journal Frontiers of Biology.

13 Jul 2018

Captozyme begins cross-over study of Nephure oxalate reducing enzyme

Captozyme, Inc. announced today that it is initiating a prospective double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled, cross-over study, with Nephure, an oxalate reducing enzyme, to determine the extent to which Nephure vs. placebo reduces urinary oxalate excretion (mg/24 hour) in healthy subjects who are provided a controlled diet.

12 Jul 2018

Researchers use genome editing to reduce cholesterol levels in animal model

Using genome editing to inactivate a protein called PCSK9 effectively reduces cholesterol levels in rhesus macaques, a species of monkey, according to researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

10 Jul 2018

Sartorius Stedim Biotech and Penn State partner to advance teaching, research in biotechnology

Sartorius Stedim Biotech and Penn State University have entered into a collaborative partnership to advance multidisciplinary teaching and research in biotechnology. This long-term relationship will support the education and preparation of the next generation of biotechnology leaders.

From Sartorius 10 Jul 2018

Biotechnology News and Research

Researchers engineer three cell lines to produce nonproprietary versions of NISTmAb

Alcala Labs to use Neoteryx’s VAMS technology for monitoring patients in recovery centers

Single course of antibiotics early in childhood may increase risk for Type 1 diabetes

Environment could be important battle ground in the global fight against antibiotic resistance

Study reveals fresh insights into how new disease-causing strains of bacteria emerge

Researchers explore future of houseplants as functional sirens of home health

Yeast species used in biotechnology, food industries causes drug-resistant yeast infections

Researchers design proteins that can self-assemble into complex structures

Top AI companies join hands to discover novel drugs for DMD

Study evaluates Neoteryx’s VAMS technology for monitoring HbA1c levels of diabetic children

Scientists develop synthetic biology-inspired materials systems

Can-Fite BioPharma receives Australian and Chinese patents for new drug to treat erectile dysfunction

New research lays foundation to create standards for RNA sequencing

CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing can cause greater genetic damage than previously thought

New approach to cultivate hypoallergenic tomato and strawberry varieties

Researchers develop novel approach to bridge gap in cell-free systems

Scientists find possible sources of medicinal and antimicrobial drugs

Captozyme begins cross-over study of Nephure oxalate reducing enzyme

Researchers use genome editing to reduce cholesterol levels in animal model

Sartorius Stedim Biotech and Penn State partner to advance teaching, research in biotechnology

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