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Researchers report a physical barrier against SARS-CoV-2 infection based on an inhalable bioadhesive hydrogel

Researchers developed spherical hydrogel inhalation for enhanced lung defense to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infections.

13 Feb 2023

EGFR protein plays a decisive role in the penetration of hepatitis E virus into cells

A certain surface protein is crucial to allow the hepatitis E virus to enter cells. Medication can suppress it.

9 Feb 2023

Researchers identify new mechanism that causes hereditary diseases

Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics (MPIMG), and the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) have investigated in detail how BPTA syndrome, an extremely rare hereditary condition, arises.

9 Feb 2023

Study shows activation of pulmonary macrophages by SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers investigated the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) glycoprotein on human lung macrophage (HLM) activation and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) expression in human lung macrophages.

7 Feb 2023

New recommendations for optimization, validation of the quantitative measurement of HBV cccDNA

Approximately 300 million people worldwide are chronically infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and at high risk of developing liver cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma.

6 Feb 2023

Researchers discover how a protein deficiency can prepare the brain to minimize damage after stress

Astrocytes, small star-shaped cells, play an important role in signal transmission in the brain. Since the protein Ezrin is found abundantly in astrocyte tendrils, it is presumed to play a role in brain function.

3 Feb 2023

New study suggests Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection drives long-term remodeling of memory B cell repertoire in vaccinated populations

A recent study posted on the bioRxiv* preprint server has longitudinally characterized the MBC repertoire and humoral response after Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection in individuals vaccinated with the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.

1 Feb 2023

Researchers utilize discarded facial tissues to diagnose respiratory viral infections in children

Researchers developed an innovative method to diagnose respiratory viral infections (RVIs) in children using discarded facial tissues.

1 Feb 2023

Cochlear avatars provide a platform for deciphering the mechanisms of sensorineural hearing loss

Disabling hearing loss affects one in every ten people and up to 25% of people over 60, according to the World Health Organization, and can have both genetic and environmental causes such as infections and noise exposure.

1 Feb 2023

Direct stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy combined with different labeling approaches for the visualization and quantification of ACE2 on different cells

Researchers performed dSTORM (direct stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy) with several labeling techniques for visualizing and quantifying ACE2 receptor expression on various cells.

30 Jan 2023

Repression of endothelial TLR3 is a potential mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 infection-associated lung vascular remodeling

Researchers investigated whether endothelial TLR3 insufficiency contributes to lung vascular remodeling induced by SARS-CoV-2.

30 Jan 2023

Researchers identify an unexpected driver of cancer immunotherapy resistance

A research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has identified an unexpected driver of cancer immunotherapy resistance: the harmful effect of chronic Type I Interferon signaling on tumor-killing CD8+ T cells.

27 Jan 2023

Study reveals the inevitability of Zika virus dumbbell-1 structure for viral pathogenesis

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers designed two dumbbell-1 (DB-1) mutant Zika virus (ZIKV) infectious clones termed ZIKV-TL.PK and ZIKV-p.2.5’.

26 Jan 2023

Process analytical technologies and monitoring inline R&D biopharma processes with Raman spectroscopy

Established in 2004, process analytical technology (PAT), a quality assurance program for the pharmaceutical industry developed by the US Food and Drug Administration, enables pharmaceutical manufacturers to control critical process parameters (CPPs).

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Solutions 25 Jan 2023

Novel method makes genetic analyses possible for all regions of the intestine

With its length and multitude of folds and protrusions, the intestine represents the largest contact surface between our body and the food taken up from the outside.

23 Jan 2023

Fujifilm Europe supports World Cancer Day

Fujifilm Europe has announced its partnership with World Cancer Day, an initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the largest and oldest international cancer organisation dedicated to taking the lead in convening, capacity building and advocacy initiatives that unite the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and integrate cancer control into the world health and development agenda.

From FUJIFILM Corporation 23 Jan 2023

BioEcho launches EchoLUTION™ Cell Culture RNA Kit for an efficient and simplified cell RNA extraction

BioEcho Life Sciences, the biotechnology company supplying fast and sustainable nucleic acid extraction technologies, announces the EchoLUTION Cell Culture RNA Kit launch, for an innovative total RNA extraction of any kind of cultured cells.

From BioEcho Life Sciences GmbH 23 Jan 2023

What is the effectiveness of a multivalent exosome-based COVID-19 vaccine?

Researchers assessed the effectiveness of a multivalent exosome-based coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine.

16 Jan 2023

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific launches HEK293 Feed, specifically designed for viral vector production

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc., a world leader in the development and manufacture of serum-free and chemically defined cell culture media for bioproduction and cell therapy manufacturing, today announced the launch of its BalanCD HEK293 Viral Feed.

11 Jan 2023

New research on nirmatrelvir resistance in SARS-CoV-2 using powerful replicon cell culture systems

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers at Emory University used severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Washington (WA.1) and Omicron (BA.1) strains to test for mutations that could result in resistance to the antiviral drug nirmatrelvir.

8 Jan 2023

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Researchers report a physical barrier against SARS-CoV-2 infection based on an inhalable bioadhesive hydrogel

EGFR protein plays a decisive role in the penetration of hepatitis E virus into cells

Researchers identify new mechanism that causes hereditary diseases

Study shows activation of pulmonary macrophages by SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein

New recommendations for optimization, validation of the quantitative measurement of HBV cccDNA

Researchers discover how a protein deficiency can prepare the brain to minimize damage after stress

New study suggests Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection drives long-term remodeling of memory B cell repertoire in vaccinated populations

Researchers utilize discarded facial tissues to diagnose respiratory viral infections in children

Cochlear avatars provide a platform for deciphering the mechanisms of sensorineural hearing loss

Direct stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy combined with different labeling approaches for the visualization and quantification of ACE2 on different cells

Repression of endothelial TLR3 is a potential mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 infection-associated lung vascular remodeling

Researchers identify an unexpected driver of cancer immunotherapy resistance

Study reveals the inevitability of Zika virus dumbbell-1 structure for viral pathogenesis

Process analytical technologies and monitoring inline R&D biopharma processes with Raman spectroscopy

Novel method makes genetic analyses possible for all regions of the intestine

Fujifilm Europe supports World Cancer Day

BioEcho launches EchoLUTION™ Cell Culture RNA Kit for an efficient and simplified cell RNA extraction

What is the effectiveness of a multivalent exosome-based COVID-19 vaccine?

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