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Researchers uncover a key regulator of pregnancy-associated heart growth

Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a key regulator of pregnancy-associated heart growth, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

18 Apr 2022

Researchers identify 16 distinct cell populations in a key brain region for substance use disorders

In a work of systematic biology that advances the field, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have identified 16 distinct cell populations in a complex area of the midbrain called the ventral tegmental area, or VTA.

18 Apr 2022

New aspergillosis infection model can help better observe the growth of fungus

A chip-based infection model developed by researchers in Jena, Germany, enables live microscopic observation of damage to lung tissue caused by the invasive fungal infection aspergillosis.

13 Apr 2022

Cryo-electron microscopy shows how Omicron BA.2 structure differs from BA.1 substantially

Researchers used cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to determine the structure of the spike (S) protein of BA.2 sub-variant of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant of concern (VOC) and compared them with previously determined S structures of Omicron's BA.1 sub-variant.

11 Apr 2022

Evidence of an increased risk of neurodegeneration after SARS-CoV-2 infection

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11 Apr 2022

S-Nitrosylation of ACE2 inhibits binding of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers developed aminoadamantane nitrates compounds that inhibit the ion channels formed by the envelope (E) protein of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and enable targeted drug delivery of nitric oxide (NO)-related group for S-nitrosylation of host angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), which would inhibit ACE2 binding with the viral spike (S) protein and thereby inhibit viral replication in the host.

11 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

Cytoskeletal proteins work synergistically in the cell cortex to form intracellular networks

Investigators have discovered that two cytoskeletal proteins which were previously thought to function independently actually interact and form cytoskeletal networks within the cell surface, according to findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

7 Apr 2022

Minimal system for SARS-CoV-2 based virus-like particle production to study viral assembly and entry

Researchers proposed an optimal system to generate SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particles for examining viral assembly and entry into target host cells.

30 Mar 2022

Researchers create method to track SARS-CoV-2 RBD binding in vivo

Researchers developed a method for tracking the binding of the receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2 in vivo using genetically engineered extracellular vesicles that can migrate to ACE2 expressing cells.

30 Mar 2022

Revolutionizing the fluorescence microscopy landscape with the all-in-one Microhub, Mica

In this interview, News-Medical talks to James O'Brien, Vice President at Leica Microsystems, about their latest development, the Mica microhub, and how this could revolutionize and advance the field of fluorescence microscopy.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 30 Mar 2022

Bruker introduces Ultima Investigator Plus — Multiphoton microscope for tissue imaging

Bruker today announced the release of the Ultima Investigator Plus, the newest modular platform addition to the industry-leading Ultima line of multiphoton microscopes for deep tissue fluorescence imaging.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 30 Mar 2022

New tissue-clearing method could speed the study of many disease-related biological processes

Scientists at Scripps Research have unveiled a new tissue-clearing method for rendering large biological samples transparent.

29 Mar 2022

New technology could replace conventional biopsies and histology with real-time imaging

MediSCAPE, a high-speed 3D microscope designed by Columbia Engineers, can see real-time cellular detail in living tissues to guide surgery, speed up tissue analyses, and improve treatments.

28 Mar 2022

Study evaluates mutation-induced SARS-CoV-2 spike protein fold stability

Researchers evaluated the stability and expression of mutations in the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2.

24 Mar 2022

Uptake of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in human cerebrovascular cells

A recent study assessed the uptake of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in human cerebrovascular cells via the lipid raft ganglioside.

24 Mar 2022

Quantum dots can quantify specific types of cells inside deep tissues of the body

To accurately diagnose and treat diseases, doctors and researchers need to see inside bodies. Medical imaging tools have come a long way since the humble x-ray, but most existing tools remain too coarse to quantify numbers or specific types of cells inside deep tissues of the body.

23 Mar 2022

Fluorescence News and Research

Researchers uncover a key regulator of pregnancy-associated heart growth

Researchers identify 16 distinct cell populations in a key brain region for substance use disorders

New aspergillosis infection model can help better observe the growth of fungus

Cryo-electron microscopy shows how Omicron BA.2 structure differs from BA.1 substantially

Evidence of an increased risk of neurodegeneration after SARS-CoV-2 infection

S-Nitrosylation of ACE2 inhibits binding of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

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

Cytoskeletal proteins work synergistically in the cell cortex to form intracellular networks

Minimal system for SARS-CoV-2 based virus-like particle production to study viral assembly and entry

Researchers create method to track SARS-CoV-2 RBD binding in vivo

Revolutionizing the fluorescence microscopy landscape with the all-in-one Microhub, Mica

Bruker introduces Ultima Investigator Plus — Multiphoton microscope for tissue imaging

New tissue-clearing method could speed the study of many disease-related biological processes

New technology could replace conventional biopsies and histology with real-time imaging

Study evaluates mutation-induced SARS-CoV-2 spike protein fold stability

Uptake of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in human cerebrovascular cells

Quantum dots can quantify specific types of cells inside deep tissues of the body

Scientists find striking lane-like patterns in bacteria populations

Antimalarial drugs are also effective at treating a pulmonary disease, study finds

How does the non-structural protein 1 affect COVID-19 pathogenicity?

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