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New system combines computer software and cryo-EM to determine 3D structures of RNA-only molecules

The single-stranded genetic material RNA is best known for guiding the assembly of proteins in our cells and carrying the genetic code for viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and HIV.

16 Aug 2021

COVID-19 prevention strategies for the U.S. food industry

A new study discusses the measures that should be taken to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 among food industry workers.

15 Aug 2021

Social media platforms amplify people's expressions of moral outrage over time

Social media platforms like Twitter amplify expressions of moral outrage over time because users who learn such language gets rewarded with an increased number of "likes" and "shares," a new Yale University study shows.

13 Aug 2021

New platform can quickly identify common mutations on the SARS-CoV-2 virus

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a platform which can quickly identify common mutations on the SARS-CoV-2 virus that allow it to escape antibodies and infect cells.

10 Aug 2021

Dotmatics to deliver the foundation for Croda’s R&D digital program: artificial intelligence and data mining

Dotmatics Ltd, today announced it has been selected by Croda International Plc to implement its Research and Development (R&D) digital program.

From Dotmatics 10 Aug 2021

Study explores ‘brain fog’ following COVID-19

A recent survey conducted in the United Kingdom revealed that approximately one in every five experiences prolonged coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms five weeks post-infection. Also, one in seven people reported persistent symptoms even after twelve weeks.

10 Aug 2021

Flavonoid-based inhibitors targeting SARS-CoV 3CL protease for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection

A new study has explored a series of potential flavonoid inhibitors targeting 3CL protease of SARS-CoV.

9 Aug 2021

Computational study identifies key areas of the SARS-CoV-2 genome prone to mutation

By retrieving 329,942 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) records from the GISAID database, researchers from a software company in Cambridge described genetic variability of SARS-CoV-2 in order to inform further studies. Their findings are currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint server while it undergoes peer review.

9 Aug 2021

New phylogenomic platform identifies increased recombination rates in SARS-CoV-2

Researchers in the United States, Australia and the UK have developed a novel method that enables the evolutionary ancestry (phylogeny) of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to be comprehensively searched for recombinant lineages.

8 Aug 2021

Research reveals a microRNA network as putative mediators of myocardial reductive stress

Last year, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers reported that reductive stress - an imbalance in the normal oxidation/reduction homeostasis - caused pathological changes associated with heart failure in a mouse model.

6 Aug 2021

Uson releases A3 upgrade for Optima vT leak tester

On July 30th, 2021 Uson LP announces the worldwide launch of Optima vT A3 software update 2.13.6.

6 Aug 2021

New study examines B cell receptor repertoires in COVID-19 patients

In a paper recently uploaded to the preprint server bioRxiv* by Kim et al. (August 2, 2021), the B cell receptor repertoire of 1,060 COVID-19 patients is compared to that of an equal number of healthy volunteers in a novel manner, utilizing computational deep-learning-based protein embedding techniques, which demonstrate a resolution capable of tracking the changes in immunity in an individual over the course of infection.

5 Aug 2021

RIZE’s XRIZE Full-Color Printer Now Compatible with Synopsys Simpleware for 3D Medical Printing

RIZE, Inc. today announced that its XRIZE® 3D printing platform is compatible with Synopsys’ FDA 510(k)-cleared Simpleware™ software.

From Synopsys Simpleware™ Software 5 Aug 2021

Artificial pancreas may soon help patients with type 2 diabetes

An artificial pancreas could soon help people living with type 2 diabetes and who also require kidney dialysis. Tests led by the University of Cambridge and Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland, show that the device can help patients safely and effectively manage their blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of low blood sugar levels.

4 Aug 2021

Novel tool to treat heart disease named finalist in WA Innovator of the Year 2021 Awards

A new tool that provides cardiologists with rapid information to treat patients with heart disease and save lives lost from heart attacks is a finalist in the WA Innovator of the Year 2021 Awards.

4 Aug 2021

Next-Generation Sequencing and the Diagnosis of Disease

In this interview, Professor John Rossen talks about next-generation sequencing and it's implications for the diagnosis of disease.

From Tecan 4 Aug 2021

New user-friendly tool to record worldwide cancer staging data launched

CanStaging⁺, a user-friendly tool aimed at facilitating the recording of comparable cancer staging data worldwide, has been launched.

4 Aug 2021

Study looks at potent phytocompounds from Himalayan herbs to treat COVID-19

Considering the antiviral activity of medicinal herbs, a new study published in the journal Current Pharmacology Reports focuses on the identification of potent phytochemicals from Himalayan herbs, namely, Rheum emodi, Thymus serpyllum, and Artemisia annua, for the treatment of COVID-19.

1 Aug 2021

Next generation automation lab achieves huge productivity gains

Eli Lilly and Company and their industry partners, including sample management specialists – Ziath, are speeding the discovery of new medicines through the fully automated Lilly Life Sciences Studio lab in San Diego, USA.

From Ziath Ltd 30 Jul 2021

World's most sophisticated COVID-19 sequencing system

In response to the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 infections in the United Kingdom, the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) consortium was formed to rapidly sequence SARS-CoV-2 genomes as part of a national-scale genomic surveillance strategy.

29 Jul 2021

Software News and Research

New system combines computer software and cryo-EM to determine 3D structures of RNA-only molecules

COVID-19 prevention strategies for the U.S. food industry

Social media platforms amplify people's expressions of moral outrage over time

New platform can quickly identify common mutations on the SARS-CoV-2 virus

Dotmatics to deliver the foundation for Croda’s R&D digital program: artificial intelligence and data mining

Study explores ‘brain fog’ following COVID-19

Flavonoid-based inhibitors targeting SARS-CoV 3CL protease for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Computational study identifies key areas of the SARS-CoV-2 genome prone to mutation

New phylogenomic platform identifies increased recombination rates in SARS-CoV-2

Research reveals a microRNA network as putative mediators of myocardial reductive stress

Uson releases A3 upgrade for Optima vT leak tester

New study examines B cell receptor repertoires in COVID-19 patients

RIZE’s XRIZE Full-Color Printer Now Compatible with Synopsys Simpleware for 3D Medical Printing

Artificial pancreas may soon help patients with type 2 diabetes

Novel tool to treat heart disease named finalist in WA Innovator of the Year 2021 Awards

Next-Generation Sequencing and the Diagnosis of Disease

New user-friendly tool to record worldwide cancer staging data launched

Study looks at potent phytocompounds from Himalayan herbs to treat COVID-19

Next generation automation lab achieves huge productivity gains

World's most sophisticated COVID-19 sequencing system

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