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Researchers develop protein-based nanoparticles to neutralize SARS-CoV2 virus

Nanomaterials inspired by amyloid proteins are gaining interest in nanotechnology, due to their modularity, controlled self-assembly and stability.

28 Feb 2023

Using artificial intelligence methods to predict the prevalence of ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—a severe disease of the motor nervous system—is hereditary, but a large part of this heritability has previously been unexplained.

28 Feb 2023

Study reveals new mechanism in the arms race between bacteria and viruses

UT Southwestern biochemist Zhijian "James" Chen, Ph.D., famously identified the cGAS enzyme pathway that alerts the human immune system to disease-causing invaders like viruses.

28 Feb 2023

An overview of the anti-inflammatory effects of nuts

Researchers summarize existing literature on the effects of consuming nuts on biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress.

28 Feb 2023

Rare Diseases Action Plan for England focuses on providing better care and reducing health inequalities

A new Rare Diseases Action Plan for England will be published today (Tuesday 28 February) that will ensure those living with these conditions receive better care and treatment, fairer access to testing and have continued support.

28 Feb 2023

Tecan and Oxford Nanopore build alliance to create automated, seamless and fully compatible nanopore sequencing library preparation for any-length fragments of native DNA/RNA

The Tecan Group and Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc (Oxford Nanopore) today announce their collaboration to drive easier high-throughput nanopore library preparation in an automated, hands-free fashion.

From Tecan 27 Feb 2023

Introducing Tecan’s MagicPrep™ NGS – the walkaway solution for your NGS library prep needs

Tecan has launched the MagicPrep NGS, an automated benchtop library preparation system that transforms time-consuming and error-prone procedures into a simple, robust experience.

From Tecan 27 Feb 2023

Definition of low-risk WNT-pathway medulloblastoma may need to be refined, say experts

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on February 7, 2023, entitled, "WNT-pathway medulloblastoma: what constitutes low-risk and how low can one go?"

27 Feb 2023

New insights into how amino acids shaped the genetic code of ancient microorganisms

By simulating early Earth conditions in the lab, researchers have found that without specific amino acids, ancient proteins would not have known how to evolve into everything alive on the planet today - including plants, animals, and humans.

27 Feb 2023

Face blindness may be more common than currently believed

Face blindness, a mystifying condition that can trick us into believing we recognize people we've never met or make us fail to recognize those we have, has been previously estimated to affect between 2 and 2.5 percent of people in the world.

27 Feb 2023

Using AI for early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease

Researchers may be able to predict cardiovascular disease – such as arterial fibrillation and heart failure – in patients by using artificial intelligence (AI) to examine the genes in their DNA, according to a new Rutgers study.

27 Feb 2023

Innovative methodology to detect viral RNA

Experts from the University of Barcelona, the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia, the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona and the Aragon Nanoscience and Materials Institute of Aragon —a joint institute of the CSIC and the University of Zaragoza— have developed a new method to detect RNA viruses based on the triplex-forming probe technology.

27 Feb 2023

What is the effect of maternal circulating amino acids on offspring birthweight?

Researchers examined the effect of serum levels of 20 amino acids in a mother during pregnancy on offspring birthweight in a two-sample summary data Mendelian randomization framework.

27 Feb 2023

Rapid AAV Titer for Bioprocessing in Gene Therapy

In this article, News-Medical talks to Sartorius about biosensing and bioprocessing in gene therapy, while also discussing the various products Sartorius produces in order to aid in this.

From Sartorius 27 Feb 2023

High throughput device isolates and classifies metabolically active CTCs

Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney have developed a new device that can detect and analyze cancer cells from blood samples, enabling doctors to avoid invasive biopsy surgeries, and to monitor treatment progress.

27 Feb 2023

Cedars-Sinai addresses life-threatening aorta condition

Her husband and their five children call Rosa Wernher "the Energizer bunny" because she is always on the go. For decades, not even her genetically inherited Marfan syndrome could keep her off her feet to prevent her from oil painting or from gliding down a ski slope--until it did.

25 Feb 2023

Novel microfluidic model mimics a rare genetic disorder

Our bodies are made up of 60,000 miles of complex pipes that play a vital role in transporting nutrients throughout our bodies, performing waste disposal, and supplying our organs with fresh oxygen and blood.

24 Feb 2023

Women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic variant have high risk of cancer after age 50

Although genetic mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are associated with a younger onset of breast and ovarian cancer, women with these genetic mutations continue to face a high risk of cancer incidence after age 50, even if they have not been previously diagnosed with cancer.

24 Feb 2023

Difference between human and mouse lung tumor cells explains the discrepancy in cancer drug results

A small but significant metabolic difference between human and mouse lung tumor cells, has been discovered by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, explaining a discrepancy in previous study results, and pointing toward new strategies for developing cancer treatments.

24 Feb 2023

Researchers successfully grow electrodes in living tissues

The boundaries between biology and technology are becoming blurred. Researchers at Linköping, Lund, and Gothenburg universities in Sweden have successfully grown electrodes in living tissue using the body's molecules as triggers.

24 Feb 2023

Genetic News and Research

Researchers develop protein-based nanoparticles to neutralize SARS-CoV2 virus

Using artificial intelligence methods to predict the prevalence of ALS

Study reveals new mechanism in the arms race between bacteria and viruses

An overview of the anti-inflammatory effects of nuts

Rare Diseases Action Plan for England focuses on providing better care and reducing health inequalities

Tecan and Oxford Nanopore build alliance to create automated, seamless and fully compatible nanopore sequencing library preparation for any-length fragments of native DNA/RNA

Introducing Tecan’s MagicPrep™ NGS – the walkaway solution for your NGS library prep needs

Definition of low-risk WNT-pathway medulloblastoma may need to be refined, say experts

New insights into how amino acids shaped the genetic code of ancient microorganisms

Face blindness may be more common than currently believed

Using AI for early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease

Innovative methodology to detect viral RNA

What is the effect of maternal circulating amino acids on offspring birthweight?

Rapid AAV Titer for Bioprocessing in Gene Therapy

High throughput device isolates and classifies metabolically active CTCs

Cedars-Sinai addresses life-threatening aorta condition

Novel microfluidic model mimics a rare genetic disorder

Women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic variant have high risk of cancer after age 50

Difference between human and mouse lung tumor cells explains the discrepancy in cancer drug results

Researchers successfully grow electrodes in living tissues

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