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Modular super-enhancer regulates gene expression involved in retina development

Enhancers are regions of DNA that do not code for proteins, but control how genes are expressed. Super-enhancers are clusters of enhancers that together regulate genes with important roles in cell identity.

11 Jan 2022

Developing a 'fingerprint' test that could diagnose Alzheimer’s early

In this interview, we spoke to Dr. Cynthia McMurray about her latest research into Alzheimer's disease.

11 Jan 2022

Study finds T cell response mostly conserved against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant following infection or vaccination

A new preprint examines the extent of protection offered by T cell responses to primary vaccination and/or natural infection with the virus.

11 Jan 2022

COVID-19 symptoms found to vary in different immune contexts

In a new study, researchers studied the kinetics of host response to SARS-CoV-2 infection in a Syrian hamster model, tracking disease pathology, viral loads, antibody responses, and inflammatory cytokine production in multiple organs.

11 Jan 2022

Single-step RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant detection in respiratory samples

A new preprint describes a single-step molecular diagnostic test for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 infection caused by the Omicron variant that is behind the unprecedented rise in cases over the last few weeks.

11 Jan 2022

Study finds heterologous vaccine booster evokes robust immunity to SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

The current study examines the role of heterologous vaccination, an area that lacks much clarity.

11 Jan 2022

NeoCura and PhoreMost Announce Research Collaboration to Explore Novel Cancer Therapeutics

NeoCura and PhoreMost today announced an oncology drug discovery research collaboration.

From PhoreMost 11 Jan 2022

Providing recombinant antibody services and more within Europe

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Zhang Linlin, Technical Specialist at Sino Biological Europe, about their recombinant antibody services and more that they can provide within Europe. Image credit: Corona Borealis Studio/Shutterstock.com

From Sino Biological Inc. 11 Jan 2022

Optimal monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers screen different monoclonal antibodies to identify an optimal mAb with higher binding affinity to the receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2.

10 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 activates microglia in the brain

Researchers demonstrate that SARS-CoV-2 can infect the human microglia.

10 Jan 2022

Immunological factors associated with impaired BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine response in older adults

A new study posted to the pre-print server medRxiv* investigated the significant immune alterations concerning SARS-CoV-2 specific innate and adaptive immunity associated with a lower BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine response in older individuals.

10 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 levels decrease when human SIRT5 is deleted or inhibited

Researchers examine the role of human sirtuin 5 (SIRT5) in SARS-CoV-2 infection.

10 Jan 2022

Researchers illuminate the molecular landscape and clinical features of rare kidney cancer

Translocation renal cell carcinoma (tRCC) is a rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer. It accounts for about 5 percent of all renal cell carcinomas in adults and about 50 percent in children.

10 Jan 2022

Researchers develop new biopsy technology for profiling multiple tumor microenvironment biomarkers

A team led by University of California, Irvine researchers has developed a new biopsy technology that can profile multiple tumor microenvironment biomarkers simultaneously, revealing cellular spatial organization and interactions that will help advance personalized disease diagnosis and treatment.

10 Jan 2022

Multiscale model reveals the importance of lipids to the signaling dynamics of RAS proteins

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers and a multi-institutional team of scientists have developed a highly detailed, machine learning-backed multiscale model revealing the importance of lipids to the signaling dynamics of RAS, a family of proteins whose mutations are linked to numerous cancers.

10 Jan 2022

B Cell News and Research

Modular super-enhancer regulates gene expression involved in retina development

Developing a 'fingerprint' test that could diagnose Alzheimer’s early

Study finds T cell response mostly conserved against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant following infection or vaccination

COVID-19 symptoms found to vary in different immune contexts

Single-step RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant detection in respiratory samples

Study finds heterologous vaccine booster evokes robust immunity to SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

NeoCura and PhoreMost Announce Research Collaboration to Explore Novel Cancer Therapeutics

Providing recombinant antibody services and more within Europe

Optimal monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

SARS-CoV-2 activates microglia in the brain

Immunological factors associated with impaired BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine response in older adults

SARS-CoV-2 levels decrease when human SIRT5 is deleted or inhibited

Researchers illuminate the molecular landscape and clinical features of rare kidney cancer

Researchers develop new biopsy technology for profiling multiple tumor microenvironment biomarkers

Multiscale model reveals the importance of lipids to the signaling dynamics of RAS proteins

New genetic mechanism that can cause severe male infertility identified

NCCN publishes new guidelines for managing patients with Graft-Versus-Host Disease

Scientists unravel how blood cells mount the first line of defense against viruses

Scientists shine new light on the complexity of vitamin B12 diseases

Hybrid immunity shown to offer sub-optimal protection against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Industry focus eBook - Cell and gene therapy (2nd edition) eBook

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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