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Researchers design 3D structures made of DNA

Marvel at the tiny nanoscale structures emerging from research labs at Duke University and Arizona State University, and it's easy to imagine you're browsing a catalog of the world's smallest pottery.

23 Dec 2022

Microscopy techniques reveal a trail of destruction in bone collagen caused by high energy X-rays

A team of medical researchers at Charité has analyzed damage by focused high energetic X-rays in bone samples from fish and mammals at BESSY II.

22 Dec 2022

3D neutron tomography reveals water diffusion across the bone material

What keeps bones able to remodel themselves and stay healthy? A team from Charité Berlin has discovered clues to the key function of non-collagen protein compounds and how they help bone cells react to external load.

22 Dec 2022

Study reveals both dark adapted and light-activated structures of a phytochrome

Scientist have revealed both dark adapted and light-activated structures of a red photosensory protein, phytochrome.

20 Dec 2022

Researchers generate a remodeled live-attenuated measles vaccine capable of driving nAb responses against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Researchers developed a measles virus (MeV)-vectored vaccine capable of inducing high neutralizing antibody (nAb) responses against SARS-CoV-2.

20 Dec 2022

Study identifies four new monoclonal antibodies with broad neutralizing potencies that target conserved SARS-CoV-2 epitopes

Researchers described four novel monoclonal antibodies with potent and broad neutralization activity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants, including the current globally dominant Omicron BA.4/BA.5.

20 Dec 2022

Cryo-electron microscopy reveals atomic structure of Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteriophage

Cryo-electron microscopy by University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers has exposed the structure of a bacterial virus with unprecedented detail.

18 Dec 2022

Cryo-microscopy reveals high-resolution structure of monkeypox virus DNA polymerase holoenzyme

Using cryo-microscopy, researchers present a high-resolution structure of monkeypox virus DNA polymerase holoenzyme, a complex that plays a key role in the genome replication process of the virus.

16 Dec 2022

Radical project aims to develop a new method for commercial production of anti-microbial peptides

THE COVID pandemic has revealed just how delicate our public health is in terms of overcoming infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

15 Dec 2022

Randomized trials demonstrate the safety of Ebola vaccine regimens in adults and children

Two randomized, placebo-controlled trials evaluating three Ebola vaccine administration strategies in adults and children found that all the regimens were safe in both age groups, according to results published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

15 Dec 2022

Polymorphisms in human immunoglobulin heavy chain genes can influence the function of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies

Researchers isolated SARS-CoV-2 spike protein-targeted mAbs from convalescent healthcare workers, emphasizing the IGHV1-69 gene, the gene with the greatest structural and allelic variation.

14 Dec 2022

Study provides new insights for the future development of oral insulin pill

WEHI researchers in Melbourne have answered a 100-year-old question in diabetes research: can a molecule different to insulin have the same effect? The findings provide important insights for the future development of an oral insulin pill.

12 Dec 2022

Multiscale landscaping of droplet wettability and mobility of N95 masks

Researchers characterized the wettability of fibrous layers of N95 respirators or face masks using contact angle goniometers.

12 Dec 2022

How vaping impacts alveolar macrophage lipid content

The use of e-cigs increases the risk of acute respiratory syndrome.

11 Dec 2022

Structural studies pave the way for cancer drugs that could target only mutated versions

To design drugs that stall the growth of aggressive cancers, it helps to know the structures of the proteins that are revving the cancers' engines.

9 Dec 2022

Landmark study challenges a 70-year-old theory of protein folding

A landmark study by researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University reveals how a tiny cellular machine called TRiC directs the folding of tubulin, a human protein that is the building block of microtubules that serve as the cell’s scaffolding and transport system.

9 Dec 2022

Study reveals the presence of metal particles in cannabis vape liquids

Vaping can lead to exposure to metals, with lead levels exceeding tolerance limits in most of the analyzed samples.

9 Dec 2022

Study looks at the possibility of promoting hair cell regeneration using cell reprograming

About 430 million people around the world experience disabling hearing loss. In the United States, approximately 37.5 million adults report some trouble hearing. Hearing loss can happen when any part of the ear or the nerves that carry information on sounds to the brain do not work in the usual way.

8 Dec 2022

Research explores cell receptors for bat viruses to understand emergence of zoonotic diseases

New research shows that the closest bat virus relatives of the human Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus efficiently bind to bat ACE2 receptors as an entry point into these cells.

8 Dec 2022

Discovery of ’raspberry-shaped’ nanoparticle offers a way to enhance the effectiveness of existing drugs

A newly discovered technique, reported in the journal Nanoscale, offers a low-cost way to enhance the effectiveness of existing drugs.

7 Dec 2022

Electron News and Research

Researchers design 3D structures made of DNA

Microscopy techniques reveal a trail of destruction in bone collagen caused by high energy X-rays

3D neutron tomography reveals water diffusion across the bone material

Study reveals both dark adapted and light-activated structures of a phytochrome

Researchers generate a remodeled live-attenuated measles vaccine capable of driving nAb responses against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Study identifies four new monoclonal antibodies with broad neutralizing potencies that target conserved SARS-CoV-2 epitopes

Cryo-electron microscopy reveals atomic structure of Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteriophage

Cryo-microscopy reveals high-resolution structure of monkeypox virus DNA polymerase holoenzyme

Radical project aims to develop a new method for commercial production of anti-microbial peptides

Randomized trials demonstrate the safety of Ebola vaccine regimens in adults and children

Polymorphisms in human immunoglobulin heavy chain genes can influence the function of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies

Study provides new insights for the future development of oral insulin pill

Multiscale landscaping of droplet wettability and mobility of N95 masks

How vaping impacts alveolar macrophage lipid content

Structural studies pave the way for cancer drugs that could target only mutated versions

Landmark study challenges a 70-year-old theory of protein folding

Study reveals the presence of metal particles in cannabis vape liquids

Study looks at the possibility of promoting hair cell regeneration using cell reprograming

Research explores cell receptors for bat viruses to understand emergence of zoonotic diseases

Discovery of ’raspberry-shaped’ nanoparticle offers a way to enhance the effectiveness of existing drugs

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