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New encoding strategy for single-cell tomograms streamlines data handling and storage

Single-cell analysis is a powerful biomedical technique used in various fields of biology and medicine to identify rare cell populations, track cell development and differentiation, understand disease mechanisms and develop personalized therapies, but it generates large amounts of data that can be difficult to manage.

22 Mar 2023

Illumina launches its first product enabling long- and short-read sequencing on one instrument

Illumina Inc., a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced that its first product based on its novel Illumina Complete Long Read technology is now available to order.

From Illumina, Inc. 22 Mar 2023

Berkeley Lights Completes Acquisition of IsoPlexis Forming PhenomeX, the Functional Cell Biology Company

Berkeley Lights today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of IsoPlexis Corporation, a company empowering labs to leverage the cells and proteome changing the course of human health.

From Bruker Cellular Analysis 22 Mar 2023

Tetravalent COVID vaccine provides broad antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 variants in animal model

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers in Italy and the United States evaluated the efficacy and immunogenicity of an adjuvanted tetravalent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) protein subunit 1 (S1) COVID-19 vaccine.

21 Mar 2023

Prior COVID and vaccination generate superior hybrid immunity

In a recent article published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers in France performed a long-term longitudinal analysis to demonstrate the benefits of hybrid immunity to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), i.e., induced by viral infection followed by vaccination.

21 Mar 2023

Why are colon cancer rates in young people rising?

In a recent perspective article published in the journal Science, researchers at the Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute emphasized that a better understanding of the etiology of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) is crucial to managing its increasing incidence worldwide

21 Mar 2023

Co-infection with MRSA ‘superbug’ could make COVID-19 outcomes even more deadly

Global data shows nearly 10 per cent of severe COVID-19 cases involve a secondary bacterial co-infection – with Staphylococcus aureus, also known as Staph A., being the most common organism responsible for co-existing infections with SARS-CoV-2.

21 Mar 2023

Researchers identify the cellular glitches underlying a rare genetic disorder

The cellular glitches underlying a rare genetic disorder called activated PI3K Delta syndrome 2 (APDS2) have been identified by researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. The disorder is caused by genetic variations that disrupt immune cell signaling through a protein called PI3K.

21 Mar 2023

Vaginal sex can shape the composition of urethral microbiome in healthy men

Contrary to common beliefs, your urine is not germ free. In fact, a new study shows that the urethra of healthy men is teeming with microbial life and that a specific activity - vaginal sex - can shape its composition.

21 Mar 2023

Keeping stem cells clean and tidy is an integral step to promoting a long healthspan

In humanity's ongoing quest for the elixir of life, the science keeps pointing to stem cells. Research increasingly shows that maintaining stem cell fitness promotes a long healthspan, and new findings show keeping stem cells clean and tidy is an integral step.

21 Mar 2023

Study highlights the role of intestinal T cells in modifying psychological stress responses

In experiments with mice and humans, a team led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers says it has identified a particular intestinal immune cell that impacts the gut microbiome, which in turn may affect brain functions linked to stress-induced disorders such as depression.

21 Mar 2023

Snapping at new biotech breakthroughs with Gator Pro

In this interview, we speak to Subodh Nimkar, Marketing Director at Gator Bio, about their latest technology, Gator Pro which allows for fast, reliable, and high-quality data.

From Gator Bio, Inc. 21 Mar 2023

Avanced genome editing technology could be used as a one-time treatment for CD3 delta SCID

A new UCLA-led study suggests that advanced genome editing technology could be used as a one-time treatment for the rare and deadly genetic disease CD3 delta severe combined immunodeficiency.

21 Mar 2023

Discovery of 16th century coronavirus in France

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, researchers conducted paleoserological tests on dental pulp samples of skeletons excavated from the Abbey Saint-Pierre in the village of Baume-Les-Messieurs in France.

20 Mar 2023

Childhood common colds help protect against COVID-19

In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers assessed the association between cross-reactive severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) CD4+ T cells generation and age.

20 Mar 2023

Investigating how gut microbiota affect neuroplasticity and neurodevelopment

In a recent study published in the journal Neuropharmacology, researchers in Pisa, Italy, explored how gut microbiota can influence neuroplasticity.

20 Mar 2023

AI-based design method synthesizes polymers that mimic blood plasma

Most life on Earth is based on polymers of 20 amino acids that have evolved into hundreds of thousands of different, highly specialized proteins. They catalyze reactions, form backbone and muscle and even generate movement.

20 Mar 2023

Playing tackle football at an early age increases risk for brain decline later

The degenerative brain disease known as CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, has become a specter haunting football.

20 Mar 2023

Research shows the role of PCYT2-mediated lipid synthesis in vertebrate muscle health

Muscle degeneration, the most prevalent cause of frailty in hereditary diseases and aging, could be caused by a deficiency in one key enzyme in a lipid biosynthesis pathway.

20 Mar 2023

Leaving lymph nodes intact until after immunotherapy could boost efficacy against solid tumors

Cancer treatment routinely involves taking out lymph nodes near the tumor in case they contain metastatic cancer cells.

20 Mar 2023

Cell News and Research

New encoding strategy for single-cell tomograms streamlines data handling and storage

Illumina launches its first product enabling long- and short-read sequencing on one instrument

Berkeley Lights Completes Acquisition of IsoPlexis Forming PhenomeX, the Functional Cell Biology Company

Tetravalent COVID vaccine provides broad antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 variants in animal model

Prior COVID and vaccination generate superior hybrid immunity

Why are colon cancer rates in young people rising?

Co-infection with MRSA ‘superbug’ could make COVID-19 outcomes even more deadly

Researchers identify the cellular glitches underlying a rare genetic disorder

Vaginal sex can shape the composition of urethral microbiome in healthy men

Keeping stem cells clean and tidy is an integral step to promoting a long healthspan

Study highlights the role of intestinal T cells in modifying psychological stress responses

Snapping at new biotech breakthroughs with Gator Pro

Avanced genome editing technology could be used as a one-time treatment for CD3 delta SCID

Discovery of 16th century coronavirus in France

Childhood common colds help protect against COVID-19

Investigating how gut microbiota affect neuroplasticity and neurodevelopment

AI-based design method synthesizes polymers that mimic blood plasma

Playing tackle football at an early age increases risk for brain decline later

Research shows the role of PCYT2-mediated lipid synthesis in vertebrate muscle health

Leaving lymph nodes intact until after immunotherapy could boost efficacy against solid tumors

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