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NUS researchers convert tofu whey into alcoholic drink rich in isoflavones

A research team from the National University of Singapore has successfully turned tofu whey, a liquid that is generated from the production of tofu and is often discarded, into a tasty alcoholic beverage which they named Sachi.

27 Nov 2017

Researchers analyze molecular processes that influence aging

Understanding the factors that control aging has been one of humanity's endless pursuits, from the mystical fountain of youth to practical healthful regimens to prolong life expectancy.

2 Nov 2017

Cassava could partially replace wheat flour in bread to prevent scarcity

In coming decades, the rise in global temperatures owing to climate change may hinder the production of wheat in many temperate regions where the crop is grown today. The raw material for bread, one of the world's most consumed foods, may become scarce and more expensive as a result.

25 Oct 2017

Research provides insight into how two stands of double helix separate during replication

Life would be impossible if the DNA in dividing cells were replicated with anything less than near-perfect precision. Every time a nucleated cell commits to becoming two cells, every "letter" of its genome must be replicated once and only once.

24 Oct 2017

Rutgers researchers to explore ways for tackling emerging fungal infections

In recent years, hospitals nationwide have been reporting an increase in life-threatening illnesses resulting from a deadly fungal infection caused by the yeast Candida auris that can enter the bloodstream. This yeast is difficult to identify and often does not respond to commonly used antifungal drugs, leading to high mortality.

23 Oct 2017

New synthetic genetic tool measures and manipulates protein aggregation in live cells

A common thread ties seemingly unlinked disorders like Alzheimer's disease and type II diabetes together. This thread is known as protein aggregation and happens when proteins clump together. These complexes are a hallmark of many diseases but have recently been linked to beneficial functions as well.

20 Oct 2017

Genetic diversity plays major role in evolution of drug resistance

Researchers have shown that genetic diversity plays a key role in enabling drug resistance to evolve. Scientists at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and the Institute for Research on Cancer and Ageing of Nice in France, show that high genetic diversity can prime new mutations that cause drug resistance.

17 Oct 2017

Scientists discover how sugar fuels cancer growth

A nine-year research project looking at the link between sugar and cancer has led to an important breakthrough in cancer research.

17 Oct 2017

Breakthrough discovery reveals positive correlation between sugar and cancer

A nine-year joint research project conducted by VIB, KU Leuven and VUB has led to a crucial breakthrough in cancer research.

13 Oct 2017

Researchers use mixed realty viewer to visualize complex biological networks in 3D

They call it the "hairy ball." It's an unflattering name for two-dimensional representations of a complex biological network, a depiction of a system of linkages and connections so complex and dense that "it looks like a big mess," said Dmitry Korkin, PhD, associate professor of computer science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and director of the university's bioinformatics and computational biology program.

13 Oct 2017

UC biologists find link between paternal diet and offspring’s health

Doctors long have stressed the importance of good nutrition for expectant mothers. Now biologists at the University of Cincinnati say the father's diet could play a similar role in the health of a baby.

12 Oct 2017

MIT researchers develop new technique to screen for genes that protect against diseases

Using a modified version of the CRISPR genome-editing system, MIT researchers have developed a new way to screen for genes that protect against specific diseases.

12 Oct 2017

Agilent collaborate with Doulix to promote SureVector cloning kits

Double Helix Technologies (Doulix) announced today a collaboration with Agilent Technologies Inc. to promote Agilent's SureVector next-generation cloning kits through Doulix’s web platform. Through this partnership, synthetic biologists will be able to choose among SureVector’s standard DNA parts to design custom plasmids using Doulix’s web platform.

From Agilent Technologies - Genomics 11 Oct 2017

Antifungals and probiotics could play critical role in potential new therapeutic approaches for IBD

Scientists have determined that fungus may play a key role in chronic intestinal inflammation disorders. They found that patients with Crohn's disease tend to have much higher levels of the fungus Candida tropicalis compared to their healthy family members.

5 Oct 2017

Mycology News and Research

NUS researchers convert tofu whey into alcoholic drink rich in isoflavones

Researchers analyze molecular processes that influence aging

Cassava could partially replace wheat flour in bread to prevent scarcity

Research provides insight into how two stands of double helix separate during replication

Rutgers researchers to explore ways for tackling emerging fungal infections

New synthetic genetic tool measures and manipulates protein aggregation in live cells

Genetic diversity plays major role in evolution of drug resistance

Scientists discover how sugar fuels cancer growth

Breakthrough discovery reveals positive correlation between sugar and cancer

Researchers use mixed realty viewer to visualize complex biological networks in 3D

UC biologists find link between paternal diet and offspring’s health

MIT researchers develop new technique to screen for genes that protect against diseases

Agilent collaborate with Doulix to promote SureVector cloning kits

Antifungals and probiotics could play critical role in potential new therapeutic approaches for IBD

High-speed method generates mini-protein binders with potential to become new class of drugs

Understanding molecular mechanisms and metabolic pathways of yeast for drug discovery

DNA discovery could help point towards causes of developmental condition in children

Rutgers scientists shed light on fat-regulating enzyme’s role in human health

FDA grants approval for new biosimilar to treat multiple types of cancer

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