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Novel AI-powered method detects antimicrobial resistance within 30 minutes

To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, researchers supported by the Oxford Martin Programme on Antimicrobial Resistance Testing (University of Oxford) have reported advances towards a novel and rapid antimicrobial susceptibility test that can return results within as little as 30 minutes.

22 Nov 2023

Study reveals significant post-COVID meningitis resurgence

A team of scientists from the Institut Pasteur has used the database of the National Reference Center for Meningococci to trace the evolution of invasive meningococcal disease cases in France between 2015 and 2022, revealing an unprecedented resurgence in the disease after the easing of control measures imposed during the COVID-19 epidemic.

17 Nov 2023

Engineering approach reveals surprising macrophage phenotype with best tumor-targeting ability

Macrophages, a type of white blood cell that can destroy invading pathogens, have an innate ability to infiltrate tumor cells, making them a potentially important tool in treatments that use transplanted cells to fight disease, known as cell therapy.

15 Nov 2023

Study reveals mechanisms restricting oncogene-driven skin cancer formation

To form a cancer, cells need to accumulate oncogenic mutations that confer tumor-initiating properties.

15 Nov 2023

Study uses cellulose sheets to map body's extracellular vesicles, unlocking disease insights

Study demonstrates the use of cellulose nanofiber sheets for spatial analysis of extracellular vesicles, revealing their geographical heterogeneity in the human body, which could advance the understanding and treatment of diseases.

14 Nov 2023

DZNE neuroscientist receives grant to study link between neurodegenerative diseases and mental health

Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's can be associated to depression and anxiety. Dr. Sabine Krabbe, a neuroscientist at DZNE's Bonn site, is receiving 1.2 million US dollars from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to understand the mechanisms involved in the onset of these syndromes.

10 Nov 2023

CÚRAM researchers make breakthrough in cell visualization

CÚRAM researchers at University of Galway, together with colleagues at the Centre for Molecular Nanometrology at University of Strathclyde have published work unveiling the inner workings of cells.

10 Nov 2023

HMS immunologist unravels the mysteries of how the immune system communicates

The immune system is a crucial part of our survival, regularly fending off wide-ranging attacks on the body, both internal and external.

9 Nov 2023

TIMP2 protein identified as key player in brain plasticity and memory

Researchers explored the molecular and cellular processes regulated by tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-2 (TIMP2) in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of the adult brain hippocampus.

6 Nov 2023

Scientists determine structure of key protein in neuronal communication

Neurons talk to each other using chemical signals called neurotransmitters. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have drawn on structural biology expertise to determine structures of vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2), a key component of neuronal communication.

2 Nov 2023

New "clickable" pseudoviruses could revolutionize virus research

Pseudoviruses resemble impostors: although harmless, they are designed in such a way that they can hardly be distinguished from their dangerous relatives. This makes them an invaluable tool in virus research.

2 Nov 2023

Gut bacteria promote social behavior and wound healing through oxytocin signaling

The gut microbiome, a community of trillions of microbes living in the human intestines, has an increasing reputation for affecting not only gut health but also the health of organs distant from the gut.

2 Nov 2023

UH researcher awarded $1.2 million grant to unravel mystery of Z-RNA

University of Houston Assistant Professor of Biology and Biochemistry Quentin Vicens has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to unravel the mystery of Z-RNA – an enigmatic RNA structure within our cells that plays a critical role in immune response.

2 Nov 2023

Researchers develop new OCT method to directly image cilia dynamics in living organisms

Researchers have developed a new optical coherence tomography (OCT) approach that can directly image coordination of tiny hair-like structures known as motile cilia in their natural environment.

2 Nov 2023

How to optimize nuclei extraction & counting for single cell sequencing

In this interview, News Medical talks to DeNovix about the best way to prepare nuclei samples before single cell sequencing workflows and optimize nuclei extraction.

From DeNovix Inc. 1 Nov 2023

Metabolic increase in the hippocampus is early sign of Alzheimer's disease, study finds

An early phase in the process of developing Alzheimer's disease is a metabolic increase in a part of the brain called the hippocampus, report researchers from Karolinska Institutet in a study published in Molecular Psychiatry.

31 Oct 2023

UTA bioengineer receives NIH grant to develop high-resolution imaging system to quantify cell tracking

The ability to dynamically track the movement of cells is essential for modeling cellular interactions as they form organs such as the heart. But current microscope technology isn't up to the task of capturing those movements.

30 Oct 2023

AI-designed drug candidate shows promise for gastric acid inhibition

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan created and improved artificial intelligence (AI) designs to synthesize a candidate compound for a new gastric acid inhibitor with a better binding affinity than existing drugs.

26 Oct 2023

Fighting invisible foes: How cryptic fungal pathogens threaten human health and food security

The research paper in PLOS Pathogens delves into the challenges of diagnosing and treating cryptic fungal pathogens, which are difficult to distinguish from common fungi but equally dangerous. The study calls for more accurate diagnostic methods and a better understanding of how these fungi interact with the human immune system and microbiome for effective treatment and prevention.

25 Oct 2023

Scientists develop new method to control brain activity with light

Studying the brain remains one of the most challenging endeavors in neuroscience. Researchers have explored various methods for live imaging and stimulation of deep brain activity.

25 Oct 2023

Microscopy News and Research

Novel AI-powered method detects antimicrobial resistance within 30 minutes

Study reveals significant post-COVID meningitis resurgence

Engineering approach reveals surprising macrophage phenotype with best tumor-targeting ability

Study reveals mechanisms restricting oncogene-driven skin cancer formation

Study uses cellulose sheets to map body's extracellular vesicles, unlocking disease insights

DZNE neuroscientist receives grant to study link between neurodegenerative diseases and mental health

CÚRAM researchers make breakthrough in cell visualization

HMS immunologist unravels the mysteries of how the immune system communicates

TIMP2 protein identified as key player in brain plasticity and memory

Scientists determine structure of key protein in neuronal communication

New "clickable" pseudoviruses could revolutionize virus research

Gut bacteria promote social behavior and wound healing through oxytocin signaling

UH researcher awarded $1.2 million grant to unravel mystery of Z-RNA

Researchers develop new OCT method to directly image cilia dynamics in living organisms

How to optimize nuclei extraction & counting for single cell sequencing

Metabolic increase in the hippocampus is early sign of Alzheimer's disease, study finds

UTA bioengineer receives NIH grant to develop high-resolution imaging system to quantify cell tracking

AI-designed drug candidate shows promise for gastric acid inhibition

Fighting invisible foes: How cryptic fungal pathogens threaten human health and food security

Scientists develop new method to control brain activity with light

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