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Does the skin microbiome contribute to protection from prolonged solar damage?

Researchers examined how the skin microbiome contributes to protection from solar damage.

19 Apr 2023

Monoclonal antibody-based blocking ELISA for SARS-CoV-2 detection in animals

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United States described a blocking enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to identify severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) exposure in animals.

16 Mar 2023

Casein-based diet found to protect diabetic mice against autoimmunity

Researchers studied diet-commensal microbial interactions in autoimmunity.

10 Feb 2023

Exploring synthetic engineering of bacteriophages

In a new study, researchers demonstrated biological bacteriophage containment and synthetic engineering.

24 Nov 2022

Structural analysis of monkeypox virus to guide the development of broad antiviral agents

In a new study, researchers explored the crystalline structure of the monkeypox (MPX) virus (MPXV) and the complex of VP39, a 2′-O-RNA methyltransferase (MTase) and sinefungin, a pan-MTase inhibitor.

30 Sep 2022

Scientists explore associations between SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies and receptor-binding domain-selective proliferative memory CD4 T cells

Researchers depicted the correlations between receptor-binding domain (RBD)-selective proliferative memory CD4 T cells and neutralizing antibodies in COVID-19 vaccinees and convalescent patients.

27 Jul 2022

Unlocking the power of proteins to better understand human health

We speak to Andrew Lynn, the chief executive at Fluidic Analytics, about the role proteins play in understanding human disease.

From Fluidic Analytics 21 Jul 2022

Biotium introduces new line of antibodies for exosome detection

ExoBrite™ Antibody Conjugates are validated and optimized for bright and specific detection of exosome markers CD9, CD63, and CD81 for flow cytometry and western blotting.

20 Jul 2022

Novel luminescent biosensor detects SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using cell phone camera

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers developed a novel Binding Activated Tandem split enzyme (BAT) biosensor for the detection of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) protein.

16 Jun 2022

Improved viral RNA extraction from nasal and throat swab samples

The Chromatrap® Homogeniser Spin Column from Porvair Sciences maximises the yield and quality of viral RNA extracted from nasal and throat swab samples.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 4 May 2022

Acquiring real-time, accurate and reproducible 4D bioinformatics data with PaSER

In this interview, Chris Adams Ph.D., Business Development Director, Global Bioinformatics, Life Science Mass Spectrometry at Bruker Daltonics, Billerica, MA, USA talks to News-Medical Life Sciences about acquiring real-time, accurate and reproducible 4D-proteomics data with PaSER.

From Bruker Daltonics 20 Apr 2022

A novel PLpro inhibitor as a broad-spectrum anti-coronavirus agent

Researchers identify a potentially effective compound against COVID-19 against the SARS-CoV-2 PLpro.

10 Apr 2022

Further optimization of cysteine-reactive pyrazoline-based covalent inhibitors for the SARS-CoV-2 Mpro

Researchers discovered and optimized cysteine-reactive pyrazoline-based covalent inhibitors for several coronaviruses' Mpro, including SARS-CoV-2.

11 Mar 2022

Study provides new insights into the communication of bacteria with their host

A newly discovered protein helps bacteria recognize stress hormones in the human body and direct their motion in the host.

7 Mar 2022

Mechanisms of IL-6 expression in peripheral monocyte-derived macrophages infected with SARS-CoV-2

Researchers examined the detailed mechanisms of ‘cytokine storm’ that induces ARDS, often resulting in the death of severely ill COVID-19 patients.

21 Feb 2022

Strategy for capturing SARS-CoV-2 through functionalized cellulose materials

Researchers from Northeastern University have developed a new, more cost-effective method for immobilizing SARS-CoV-2.

10 Jan 2022

Method for inactivation and direct RT-qPCR of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have been exploring ways to optimize this process further, allowing RT-qPCR to work more efficiently by eliminating one of the key steps.

7 Dec 2021

In-depth analysis of SARS-CoV-2 specific T cells in unexposed individuals

A new study aimed to analyze SARS-CoV-2 specific T-cells in unexposed individuals.

2 Dec 2021

Monitoring cellular metabolism for NAFLD/NASH liver disease research

In this interview, Jolanta Vidugiriene, a Senior Research Scientist at Promega Corporation, talks to News-Medical about tools for studying metabolism in NAFLD/NASH research.

From Promega Corporation 22 Nov 2021

A nasal COVID vaccine using a weakened influenza vector

The authors of a new study, published on the bioRxiv* preprint server, constructed a COVID-19 nasal vaccine candidate by inserting a gene encoding the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, named CA4-dNS1-nCoV-RBD (dNS1-RBD) in a live attenuated influenza virus (LAIV) vector.

18 Nov 2021