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Novel luminescent biosensor detects SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using cell phone camera

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers developed a novel Binding Activated Tandem split enzyme (BAT) biosensor for the detection of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) protein.

16 Jun 2022

Study provides a crucial reference for fetal tissue generation in the lab

Scientists have identified the biochemical signals that control the emergence of the body pattern in the primate embryo.

16 Jun 2022

Unique 3D printed system for wide-scale production of stem cells

Researchers have developed a unique 3D printed system for harvesting stem cells from bioreactors, offering the potential for high quality, wide-scale production of stem cells in Australia at a lower cost.

16 Jun 2022

First-of-its-kind technology repairs and regenerates heart muscle cells

Researchers at the University of Houston are reporting a first-of-its-kind technology that not only repairs heart muscle cells in mice but also regenerates them following a heart attack, or myocardial infarction as its medically known.

16 Jun 2022

New liquid biopsy assay enables prediction of treatment response in patients with esophageal cancer

Biomarkers are like the X on a treasure map, but instead of indicating the location of unearthed riches, they indicate an individual's health status.

16 Jun 2022

New sensor accurately determines the human saliva pH

Chemists at the Ural Federal University have created a sensor for determining the human saliva pH. This is a fluorophore with strong and stable emission, which picks up the smallest fluctuations in the pH(tenths) in biological fluids.

16 Jun 2022

NSP1 found to act as an immune evasion factor in SARS-CoV-2 infections

A new study explores the role of non-structural protein 1 (NSP1) in SARS-CoV-2 infection and pathogenesis.

16 Jun 2022

Researchers uncover how dopamine in the cerebellum modulates social behaviors

The cerebellum is essential for sensorimotor control but also contributes to higher cognitive functions including social behaviors.

16 Jun 2022

Combination drug strategy activates natural killer cell-mediated immunity to attack tumors

Most skin cancer drugs that activate the immune system work by triggering immune cells, called T cells, to attack tumors, but when T cells are activated for too long, they can wear out and cease to function.

16 Jun 2022

Four interdisciplinary teams will receive $100 million to solve the toughest challenges in cancer research

The Cancer Grand Challenges program will award $100 million to four interdisciplinary teams from around the world to solve some of the toughest challenges in cancer research.

16 Jun 2022

Effectiveness of a hybrid vaccine against COVID-19 and influenza

Researchers assessed the efficiency of a hybrid vaccine against influenza and COVID-19 viruses.

16 Jun 2022

New component of cell death process could play key role in infection-fighting strategy

Researchers have unmasked a component of the cell death process that could play a vital role in a better infection-fighting strategy.

16 Jun 2022

Prior spike protein exposures shape protection against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers found that immune-boosting by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is contingent on prior COVID-19 history.

16 Jun 2022

Researchers evaluate artemisinin for COVID-19 management

Researchers assessed the effectiveness of artemisinin-based antimalarials in the management of COVID-19.

16 Jun 2022

Cryo-electron microscopy structure of SARS-CoV-2 membrane protein

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers illustrated the cryo-electron microscopic (cryo-EM) structure of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) membrane (M) protein in lipid nanodiscs to 3.5 angstroms (Å) resolution.

16 Jun 2022

Moffitt researchers reveal a mechanism leading to drug resistance in prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. Many patients can live long lives due to early detection and treatment with androgen deprivation therapy.

16 Jun 2022

Multiomics identifies genomic risk factors for COVID-19

In a recent Cell Systems study, researchers utilized the RefMap machine learning algorithm to correlate known genomic variations for severe COVID-19 obtained from large-scale genome-wide association studies (GWAS) with single-cell multiome profiling of human lungs.

16 Jun 2022

Chemical synthesis, properties, and molecular modeling studies of spiro-indole compounds

In a recent study under review at the Scientific Reports journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers synthesized and evaluated the antitumoral (against several cancer cell lines) and antiviral [against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)] properties of 3-spiro-indolin-2-ones.

15 Jun 2022

Two broadly neutralizing antibodies show promise to provide long-acting immunity against SARS-CoV-2

Two broadly neutralizing antibodies show great promise to provide long-acting immunity against COVID-19 in immunocompromised populations according to a paper published June 15 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM).

15 Jun 2022

Researchers create first bona fide mouse model of Merkel cell carcinoma

A team of researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center were the first to generate a bona fide mouse model of a Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare and potentially aggressive form of skin cancer.

15 Jun 2022

Cell News and Research

Novel luminescent biosensor detects SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using cell phone camera

Study provides a crucial reference for fetal tissue generation in the lab

Unique 3D printed system for wide-scale production of stem cells

First-of-its-kind technology repairs and regenerates heart muscle cells

New liquid biopsy assay enables prediction of treatment response in patients with esophageal cancer

New sensor accurately determines the human saliva pH

NSP1 found to act as an immune evasion factor in SARS-CoV-2 infections

Researchers uncover how dopamine in the cerebellum modulates social behaviors

Combination drug strategy activates natural killer cell-mediated immunity to attack tumors

Four interdisciplinary teams will receive $100 million to solve the toughest challenges in cancer research

Effectiveness of a hybrid vaccine against COVID-19 and influenza

New component of cell death process could play key role in infection-fighting strategy

Prior spike protein exposures shape protection against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers evaluate artemisinin for COVID-19 management

Cryo-electron microscopy structure of SARS-CoV-2 membrane protein

Moffitt researchers reveal a mechanism leading to drug resistance in prostate cancer

Multiomics identifies genomic risk factors for COVID-19

Chemical synthesis, properties, and molecular modeling studies of spiro-indole compounds

Two broadly neutralizing antibodies show promise to provide long-acting immunity against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers create first bona fide mouse model of Merkel cell carcinoma

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