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Elevated level of α-synuclein aggregates in stool samples can indicate early form of Parkinson’s

The so-called isolated REM-sleep behavior disorder is a condition that can provide an indication of Parkinson's disease well in advance.

16 Feb 2023

Novel experimental platform optically records neuronal activity during brain-wide fMRI in rodents

When we daydream or revisit memories, a large group of regions within our brain "lights up," or becomes more active.

16 Feb 2023

Jamaican fruit bat's response to SARS-CoV-2 adapted to human

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* server, researchers examined the vulnerability of Jamaican fruit bats (Artibeus jamaicensis) to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

15 Feb 2023

DeNovix celebrates sustainability award with Green CellDrop™ Automated Cell Counter Giveaway

DeNovix Inc. is giving away a Green CellDrop™ Automated Cell Counter to celebrate the instrument’s new Sustainable Laboratory Product of the Year award from SelectScience.

From DeNovix Inc. 15 Feb 2023

Exploring two small molecules for the disintegration of alpha-synuclein fibrils

In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers assessed the capability of two small molecules of disintegrating alpha-synuclein fibrils.

13 Feb 2023

Researchers report a physical barrier against SARS-CoV-2 infection based on an inhalable bioadhesive hydrogel

Researchers developed spherical hydrogel inhalation for enhanced lung defense to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infections.

13 Feb 2023

Researchers gain new insights into the development of drug-resistant mutant lineages of cells

A deeper understanding of how tumor cells respond to treatment is vital to improving the effectiveness of therapies for diseases such as cancer.

10 Feb 2023

Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 are higher in infants than in mothers

Researchers characterize the functional and binding antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 in postpartum women and their infected infants.

9 Feb 2023

Microscopic technique enables real-time study of RNA G-quadruplexes in living cells

A new microscopic technique allows for the real-time study of RNA G-quadruplexes in living cells, with implications for the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

2 Feb 2023

Direct stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy combined with different labeling approaches for the visualization and quantification of ACE2 on different cells

Researchers performed dSTORM (direct stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy) with several labeling techniques for visualizing and quantifying ACE2 receptor expression on various cells.

30 Jan 2023

Children's tonsils are major sites of prolonged SARS-CoV-2 infection

A recent study evaluates the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in children’s tonsils during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 Jan 2023

Researchers use multiplexed 3D imaging to perform molecular and morphological assessments of colorectal cancers

Researchers used multiplexed and three-dimensional imaging with machine-based learning and spatial statistics to perform molecular and morphological assessments of colorectal cancers (CRC).

24 Jan 2023

New imaging system reveals how female and male hearts respond differently to stress hormone

A new study published in Science Advances shows female and male hearts respond differently to the stress hormone noradrenaline.

23 Jan 2023

New tool for noninvasive imaging can help illuminate hard-to-access brain structures

Talk about a bright idea: Thanks to chemists at Rice University and Stanford University, lighting up the brain is no longer just a figure of speech.

17 Jan 2023

Artemisia argyi plant extracts and phytochemicals shown to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in new research

Researchers reported that Artemisia argyi extracts and phytochemicals could inhibit severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

16 Jan 2023

Study analyzes the viability of new nanomolecule as drug delivery vehicle

A new study by the University of Barcelona has analyzed the viability of a new nanomolecule as drug delivery vehicle.

11 Jan 2023

Generative AI approach unlocks path to accelerated antibody drug creation for novel therapeutic targets

A recent study used generative AI models to develop de novo design antibodies against three distinct targets in a zero-shot fashion.

11 Jan 2023

Sustainable Laboratory Product of the Year - CellDrop Automated Cell Counter

The DeNovix CellDrop™ Automated Cell Counter has been awarded Sustainable Laboratory Product of the Year in the SelectScience® Scientists’ Choice Awards®.

From DeNovix Inc. 11 Jan 2023

Developing new tools to accelerate spatial genomics and drug discovery

We speak to Dr. George Emanuel from Vizgen about their new MERSCOPE Platform and how it is accelerating the field of drug discovery by combining both single-cell and spatial genomics.

From Vizgen 10 Jan 2023

Study: Two separate eye diseases may contribute to age-related macular degeneration

Two separate eye diseases may contribute to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to a new study from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

9 Jan 2023