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Researchers synthesize fluorescent molecularly imprinted polymeric nanoparticles to detect neurotransmitters

The animal brain consists of tens of billions of neurons or nerve cells that perform complex tasks like processing emotions, learning, and making judgments by communicating with each other via neurotransmitters.

3 Mar 2023

Fixation Before Dissociation Using a Deep Eutectic Solvent Preserves In Vivo States and Phospho-Signalling in Single-Cell Sequencing Presented

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have demonstrated a novel way of fixing cells and preserving their biomolecules prior to single cell dissociation without the need for harsh enzymatic/mechanical approaches.

From Rapid Labs Ltd 24 Feb 2023

Researchers find a way to block anaphylaxis caused by peanut allergies

Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have found a way to block anaphylaxis caused by peanut allergies.

9 Feb 2023

Structural studies pave the way for cancer drugs that could target only mutated versions

To design drugs that stall the growth of aggressive cancers, it helps to know the structures of the proteins that are revving the cancers' engines.

9 Dec 2022

Ultrapotent IgM antibodies isolated from a pregnant woman with Zika virus show promise as an immunotherapy

Zika virus (ZIKV) infection is a potentially teratogenic illness, causing up to one in seven infants born to infected mothers to suffer neurodevelopmental deficits. A new study published in the journal Cell shows that some mothers escape injury to their babies because they develop a highly potent neutralizing antibody.

22 Nov 2022

Potent hypervalent nanoparticles against HIV, Lassa and SARS-CoV-2 variants

In a recent study published in the journal Advanced Science, researchers developed molecularly imprinted nanoparticles (nanoMIPs) with broad-spectrum activity against lethal viruses.

21 Nov 2022

Yeast display used to generate SARS-CoV-2 RBD-specific nanobodies

Researchers engineered biparatopic nanobodies against SARS-CoV-2.

5 Oct 2022

Synthetic mucin gels against HIV-1 and HSV-2 transmission

In a new study, researchers assessed the effectiveness of synthetic mucin gels in the inhibition of human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) and herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) Transmission.

21 Sep 2022

Discovery of antibodies that may eliminate the need for COVID vaccines

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11 Sep 2022

Label-free trace detection of bio-molecules by LI-SERS method

A new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances; DOI 10.29026/oea.2022.210121 discusses label-free trace detection of bio-molecules by liquid-interface assisted surface-enhanced Raman scattering using a microfluidic chip.

9 Sep 2022

Durable coating may soon be a new weapon in the fight against germs

There may soon be a new weapon in our centuries-old battle against germs: the first durable coating that can quickly kill bacteria and viruses and keep on killing them for months at a time.

26 Aug 2022

DNA origami as an alternative platform to display the RBD of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers demonstrated DNA origami as a potential platform to display the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain.

23 Aug 2022

What risk factors are associated with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2?

Researchers explored the risk factors correlated with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2.

23 Aug 2022

Researchers create a new type of nanostructured muscle-like fibers

Mimicking the human body, specifically the actuators that control muscle movement, is of immense interest around the globe.

3 Jun 2022

Structural and biochemical traits of main protease-mediated SARS-CoV-2 polyprotein processing

A recent article illustrated the structural and biochemical characteristics of the processing of SARS-CoV-2 polyproteins by Mpro.

1 Jun 2022

Newly identified mechanism explains how fine air pollution particles may cause lung cancer

Scientists have identified a mechanism that explains how fine air pollution particles might cause lung cancer, according to a study published today in eLife.

19 Apr 2022

A summary of SARS-CoV-2 RNA-protein interactome studies

A new study summarized the importance of SARS-CoV-2 ribonucleic acid protein interactomes in the study of RNA viruses.

30 Mar 2022

SARS-CoV-2 protein interactions with viral and host RNAs in authentic virus-infected cells

Researchers investigated protein interactions of SARS-CoV-2 with host and viral RNAs in infected cells.

1 Mar 2022

Innovative coating kills SARS-CoV-2 and E. coli

Researchers develop a low-cost, non-toxic, and scalable antimicrobial polymer that can be functionalized on diverse fabrics.

16 Feb 2022

Structural proteomics approaches can help in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Two researchers from Skoltech and McGill University have published a review of the promising research field known as structural proteomics in the influential journal Chemical Reviews.

27 Jan 2022