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Transgenic carrots producing nisin protein show promise as natural food preservatives

Study explores the production of nisin protein in transgenic carrots, demonstrating its potential as a natural preservative effective against bacterial pathogens in food and juices.

18 Dec 2023

Deep learning designs high-affinity protein binders for bioactive helical peptides

A new study Dec. 18 in Nature reports an AI-driven advance in biotechnology with implications for drug development, disease detection, and environmental monitoring.

18 Dec 2023

New methodology may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

NTNU has developed a promising antibiotic candidate against MRSA. Behind the discovery lies a methodology that may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

15 Dec 2023

New optimized vaccine approach targets Hepatitis C virus variability

A method to design vaccines for highly variable viruses like the hepatitis C virus.

12 Dec 2023

Coffee and caffeine boost metabolism and enhance exercise performance, study finds

Study reveals that coffee and caffeine enhance metabolism and exercise performance, showing varied effects on heart rate, energy expenditure, fat loss, and insulin sensitivity, with implications for athletes and general health.

11 Dec 2023

T cells can recognize and fight the "Pirola" variant, new study suggests

In August, researchers detected a new SARS-CoV-2 "variant of concern" in patients in Israel and Denmark.

8 Dec 2023

Gyros Protein Technologies and Biotage partner to advance peptide purification efficiency with new automated solution

Gyros Protein Technologies AB today announced a partnership with offer Biotage®.

From Gyros Protein Technologies AB 8 Dec 2023

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Study explores immunoregulatory nanomedicines for respiratory infections, highlighting their potential in enhancing treatment outcomes and vaccine efficacy.

7 Dec 2023

A step forward in vaccine technology: Exploring the effects of N1-methylpseudouridine in mRNA translation

Researchers explored how the incorporation of N1-methylpseudouridine (1-methylΨ) into mRNAs affects ribosomal frameshifting and the overall fidelity of mRNA translation.

7 Dec 2023

Promising candidate medication for preventing and reversing fentanyl-induced overdose

Researchers assessed CSX-1004, a monoclonal antibody (mAb), for its efficacy in reversing fentanyl overdose based on its high affinity for fentanyl, positive animal model results, and safe pharmacokinetic profile, positioning it as a potential solution in the opioid crisis.

7 Dec 2023

Meat goes natural: Plant power and phages replace chemicals in food preservation

In a study published in the journal Food Quality and Safety on 19 October 2023, researchers from Zhejiang A&F University and Zhejiang University conclude that natural preservatives offer a viable alternative to synthetic chemicals in meat preservation.

4 Dec 2023

CHOP researchers unlock 3D structure of crucial protein for cancer therapy

Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs) have opened up an exciting new field of therapeutic advancements for rare and difficult-to-treat cancers, as they have the ability to deliver targeted therapies that can kill tumor cells.

1 Dec 2023

Brain peptide identified as key player in heavy alcohol drinking

Alcohol is the most common addictive substance in the world. Every year in the U.S. excessive alcohol use costs $249 billion and causes approximately 88,000 deaths, as well as various chronic diseases and social issues.

1 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

Machine learning program provides more accurate understanding of peptide sequences in cells

Machine learning is now helping researchers analyze the makeup of unfamiliar cells, which could lead to more personalized medicine in the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.

28 Nov 2023

The role of the brainstem in appetite suppression

The role of the brainstem in appetite suppression.

28 Nov 2023

Scientists create living phlegm replica to study cystic fibrosis infections

Scientists have engineered a living material resembling human phlegm, which will help them to better understand how a certain kind of infection develops on the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis.

21 Nov 2023

New vaccine promotes immune regulation that treats autoimmunity and prolongs transplant survival

A subtype of CD8 T cells, which are classically known to promote immune system responses, may be in fact regulating the immune system by suppressing immune cells causing self-destructive responses leading to autoimmune disorders and organ graft rejection.

15 Nov 2023

Non-invasive device detects Alzheimer's and Parkinson's biomarkers with high accuracy

An international team of researchers has developed a handheld, non-invasive device that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases.

13 Nov 2023

Revolutionizing critical care: the potential of gut microbiota therapeutics

The curative potential and limitations of gut microbiome-based therapeutics in critical illnesses.

13 Nov 2023

Peptides News and Research

Transgenic carrots producing nisin protein show promise as natural food preservatives

Deep learning designs high-affinity protein binders for bioactive helical peptides

New methodology may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

New optimized vaccine approach targets Hepatitis C virus variability

Coffee and caffeine boost metabolism and enhance exercise performance, study finds

T cells can recognize and fight the "Pirola" variant, new study suggests

Gyros Protein Technologies and Biotage partner to advance peptide purification efficiency with new automated solution

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

A step forward in vaccine technology: Exploring the effects of N1-methylpseudouridine in mRNA translation

Promising candidate medication for preventing and reversing fentanyl-induced overdose

Meat goes natural: Plant power and phages replace chemicals in food preservation

CHOP researchers unlock 3D structure of crucial protein for cancer therapy

Brain peptide identified as key player in heavy alcohol drinking

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

Machine learning program provides more accurate understanding of peptide sequences in cells

The role of the brainstem in appetite suppression

Scientists create living phlegm replica to study cystic fibrosis infections

New vaccine promotes immune regulation that treats autoimmunity and prolongs transplant survival

Non-invasive device detects Alzheimer's and Parkinson's biomarkers with high accuracy

Revolutionizing critical care: the potential of gut microbiota therapeutics

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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