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Researchers create first comprehensive functional map of genes expressed in human cells

The Human Genome Project was an ambitious initiative to sequence every piece of human DNA. The project drew together collaborators from research institutions around the world, including Whitehead Institute, and was finally completed in 2003.

9 Jun 2022

New electrical test to screen individuals at risk of sudden cardiac arrest

New research from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute will allow families around the world to discover if they are carrying genetic mutations that cause sudden cardiac arrest – a condition that kills nine out of 10 victims.

9 Jun 2022

Research suggests two protein coding genes can predict severe COVID-19

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers demonstrated that two genes, GTPase, IMAP Family Member 7 (GIMAP7), and sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 2 (S1PR2), have the potential to predict severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with ~90% accuracy.

8 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 ORF8 protein binds to dendritic cells and induces a hyper-inflammatory cytokine storm

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers examined how the interaction of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) open reading frame 8 (ORF8) protein with host dendritic cells (DCs) induced cytokine storm.

8 Jun 2022

Electronic nose detects SARS-CoV-2 from breath

Researchers discuss the development of an electronic nose device for the detection of SARS-CoV-2.

8 Jun 2022

Longitudinal kinetics of the serological response in COVID-19 recovered patients over a period of 14 months

Researchers assessed the proportion of receptor-binding domain antibodies in COVID-19-recovered patients.

8 Jun 2022

Axol Bioscience introduces CiPA-validated human stem cell-derived ventricular cardiomyocytes to help improve drug discovery

Axol Bioscience Ltd. (Axol), an established provider of iPSC-derived cells, media, and characterization services for life science discovery, today announced that its human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived ventricular cardiomyocytes have undergone comprehensive in vitro pro-arrhythmia assay (CiPA) validation.

From Axol Bioscience Ltd 8 Jun 2022

A new coronavirus found in Swedish bank voles

Researchers report the discovery of the Gimso virus, a novel betacoronavirus in a bank vole from Grimso, Sweden

7 Jun 2022

De novo-designed mini-protein against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers characterized truncated forms of LCB1, a de novo-designed mini-protein, against SARS-CoV-2.

7 Jun 2022

Natural serological evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in lactating cows

Researchers observed SARS-CoV-2 seroconversion in lactating cows.

7 Jun 2022

Can dogs accurately detect COVID-19?

Researchers evaluate the accuracy of using dogs to smell and identify the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in infected and non-infected individuals.

6 Jun 2022

Details of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence surveys supported by the US CDC

Researchers reviewed and analyzed data from SARS-CoV-2 serosurveys supported by the United States Centers for Disease Prevention and Control in the low- and middle-income countries.

6 Jun 2022

Safety and efficacy of SCB-2019 COVID vaccine candidate as a ChAdOx1-S booster

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers evaluated the immunogenicity of booster doses of alum-adjuvanted SCB-2019 vaccine candidate's three formulations.

6 Jun 2022

CRISPR-based diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 detection

In a recent study posted to the Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology, researchers reviewed clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-based diagnostics for detecting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

6 Jun 2022

Assay News and Research

Researchers create first comprehensive functional map of genes expressed in human cells

New electrical test to screen individuals at risk of sudden cardiac arrest

Research suggests two protein coding genes can predict severe COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 ORF8 protein binds to dendritic cells and induces a hyper-inflammatory cytokine storm

Electronic nose detects SARS-CoV-2 from breath

Longitudinal kinetics of the serological response in COVID-19 recovered patients over a period of 14 months

Axol Bioscience introduces CiPA-validated human stem cell-derived ventricular cardiomyocytes to help improve drug discovery

A new coronavirus found in Swedish bank voles

De novo-designed mini-protein against SARS-CoV-2

Natural serological evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in lactating cows

Can dogs accurately detect COVID-19?

Details of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence surveys supported by the US CDC

Safety and efficacy of SCB-2019 COVID vaccine candidate as a ChAdOx1-S booster

CRISPR-based diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Pneumonia frequency and severity found to be lower in patients with full COVID-19 vaccination

Highly sensitive blood test could give doctors a new tool to quickly identify and treat tuberculosis

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 linkage on outcomes in hospitalized children with PIMS across Canada

Inverse relationship identified between SARS-CoV-2 and influenza infections

Study highlights the positive effects of Humanin G in reducing inflammation in AMD

Robust and highly multiplexed assay for identification of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology

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