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Scientists develop new system to display epitopes in mammal cells for immunization studies

A new paper in Biology Methods & Protocols, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that researchers in Germany have developed a new system to display epitopes in mammal cells for immunization studies.

12 Dec 2023

Bottlenecks in Nucleic Acid Extraction: A Multi-Industrial approach with HiMedia Labs

An interview with Dr. Rajas Warke, Director of Molecular Biology and virology at HiMedia Labs.

From Himedia Laboratories Private Limited 12 Dec 2023

Non-invasive cancer monitoring takes a leap forward with new microfluidic technology

Monitoring cancer cells effectively can help physicians with treatment and management, thus reducing cancer-related mortality.

11 Dec 2023

Phase I clinical trial of new CAR T cell therapy AT101 shows promising early responses

Early results from a Phase I clinical trial of AT101, a new CAR T cell therapy that uses a distinct binding mechanism to target CD19, show a 100 percent complete response (CR) rate at the higher dose levels studied in the trial, according to researchers from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center.

11 Dec 2023

Natural compound activates macrophages to fight resistant tuberculosis bacteria

Tuberculosis (TB) is a prevalent infectious disease that affects millions of people each year. It was previously the leading cause of death from a single pathogen before the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 Dec 2023

Study unlock secrets of Zika virus's multipurpose enzyme and reveals therapeutic vulnerability

Viruses have limited genetic material-;and few proteins-;so all the pieces must work extra hard. Zika is a great example; the virus only produces 10 proteins.

8 Dec 2023

Exploring the role of liquid biopsies in early-stage prostate cancer

A new research perspective was published in Oncoscience (Volume 10) on November 30, 2023, entitled, "Evolving insights in blood-based liquid biopsies for prostate cancer interrogation."

8 Dec 2023

VUB researchers develop a nanobody-based technology to prevent liver inflammation

Mathieu Vinken, a professor in the In Vitro Toxicology and Dermato-cosmetology (IVTD) lab at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and doctoral student Raf Van Campenhout have developed a technique based on nanobody technology to prevent liver inflammation.

8 Dec 2023

New mechanism revealed for how group A Streptococcus infection reduces type 1 diabetes risk

Researchers have discovered the novel mechanism that underlies a previously reported observation that infection by group A Streptococcus bacteria reduces the risk of later developing Type 1 diabetes.

5 Dec 2023

Novel mRNA vaccine GLB-COV2-043 shows high efficacy against COVID-19 variants in early trials

The safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of a mRNA-based vaccine.

5 Dec 2023

Researchers evaluate possible mitochondrial factors in Alzheimer's pathogenesis

A group of authors critically evaluated and interpreted the evidence linking mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolic changes to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

5 Dec 2023

Controlling high blood pressure may not be enough to prevent related cognitive declines, study finds

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have found that controlling high blood pressure may not be enough to prevent associated cognitive declines.

4 Dec 2023

Epilepsy study uncovers 'wake slow waves' link to brain balance and cognition

The association between local wake slow waves (LoWS) and cognitive processing.

4 Dec 2023

New study provides convincing evidence of the essential role of cylicins in sperm development and fertility

Researchers investigated the Role of Cylicins in Spermiogenesis and Male Fertility in Mice and Humans through Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)/ CRISPR-associated protein 9 (Cas9) Gene Editing.

30 Nov 2023

UTA biology student wins award for research on antimicrobial drug resistance

A senior biology student at The University of Texas at Arlington recently earned an award for her research about antimicrobial drug resistance.

29 Nov 2023

Study reveals differences in SARS-CoV-2 entry mechanisms between humans and mink

Some viruses move between species. For example, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can spill over from humans to mink, an agricultural species, and then spill back from mink to humans.

29 Nov 2023

Morning hair routine can expose individuals to harmful chemicals, study shows

Researchers conducted realistic-type hair care experiments to assess cyclic volatile methyl siloxane (cVMS) emissions and exposures during hair care product (HCP) use in a residential structure.

29 Nov 2023

Rare bacterial strain yields groundbreaking compounds to combat hepatitis B

Scientists have discovered new antiviral compounds from a rare bacterial strain, offering a novel approach to target hepatitis B virus. These compounds work by altering membrane permeability in infected cells, leading to the release of immature viral particles, a mechanism distinct from current HBV treatments.

28 Nov 2023

Potential breakthrough in breast cancer: Five proteins identified as risk markers

Researchers used a Mendelian randomization approach to conduct a genetic association analysis of the levels of over 3,000 proteins to identify biomarkers for early breast cancer detection.

28 Nov 2023

Omega-3s in the spotlight: The impact of EPA and DHA on athlete health and performance

Research paper reviews the effects of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA, on athletes, discussing their benefits in inflammation control, cognitive function, and muscle maintenance, and the need for further research to fully understand their impact. It also addresses the risks and optimal intake of these supplements, highlighting their potential to improve athletic performance and recovery with minimal adverse effects at recommended doses.

27 Nov 2023

Membrane News and Research

Scientists develop new system to display epitopes in mammal cells for immunization studies

Bottlenecks in Nucleic Acid Extraction: A Multi-Industrial approach with HiMedia Labs

Non-invasive cancer monitoring takes a leap forward with new microfluidic technology

Phase I clinical trial of new CAR T cell therapy AT101 shows promising early responses

Natural compound activates macrophages to fight resistant tuberculosis bacteria

Study unlock secrets of Zika virus's multipurpose enzyme and reveals therapeutic vulnerability

Exploring the role of liquid biopsies in early-stage prostate cancer

VUB researchers develop a nanobody-based technology to prevent liver inflammation

New mechanism revealed for how group A Streptococcus infection reduces type 1 diabetes risk

Novel mRNA vaccine GLB-COV2-043 shows high efficacy against COVID-19 variants in early trials

Researchers evaluate possible mitochondrial factors in Alzheimer's pathogenesis

Controlling high blood pressure may not be enough to prevent related cognitive declines, study finds

Epilepsy study uncovers 'wake slow waves' link to brain balance and cognition

New study provides convincing evidence of the essential role of cylicins in sperm development and fertility

UTA biology student wins award for research on antimicrobial drug resistance

Study reveals differences in SARS-CoV-2 entry mechanisms between humans and mink

Morning hair routine can expose individuals to harmful chemicals, study shows

Rare bacterial strain yields groundbreaking compounds to combat hepatitis B

Potential breakthrough in breast cancer: Five proteins identified as risk markers

Omega-3s in the spotlight: The impact of EPA and DHA on athlete health and performance

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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