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The proteome is the entire complement of proteins expressed by a genome, cell, tissue or organism. More specifically, it is the expressed proteins at a given time point under defined conditions. The term is a blend of proteins and genome.

Phenotyping identifies long COVID subtypes

Researchers discuss the phenotypes associated with long COVID inflammation.

14 Jun 2023

Study unveils potential early detection algorithm for neurodegeneration in rare genetic disorder

Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare and devastating genetic disorder characterised by an inability to repair skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) light.

11 Jun 2023

MIS-C in children: A distinct autoimmune response to COVID-19 unveiled

The study reveals that MIS-C patients, post SARS-CoV-2 infection, develop a unique immune response against the virus' N protein, indicating a cross-reactivity with the self-protein SNX8, which might link the infection to the ensuing inflammatory syndrome.

8 Jun 2023

Researchers characterize the expression of cardiac proteins during embryonic heart development

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine, UNC McAllister Heart Institute, and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center characterized the expression of thousands of cardiac proteins during eight critical stages of embryonic heart development.

6 Jun 2023

When Spectrometry bridges the gap between Proteomics and Biology

In this new episode of omg OMx, Kate Sumpo talks to Balyn Zaro about her research, experiences, and insights as a biologist in proteomics and spectrometry.

From Bruker Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry 2 Jun 2023

New method may help identify the essential ingredients for making an effective HIV vaccine

Since it was identified in 1984 as the cause of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has infected more than 80 million people and been responsible for some 40 million deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

30 May 2023

Top-Down Proteomics: Bridging the Genotype-to-Phenotype Gap

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to this year's recipient of the Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Award, Neil Kelleher, about his work in top-down proteinomics.

From Pittcon 26 May 2023

Efficient assay system aids rapid genetic diagnosis of mitochondrial diseases

The gene ECHS1 encodes for enoyl-CoA hydratase short-chain 1, a mitochondrial enzyme involved in branched-chain amino acid and fatty acid metabolism.

18 May 2023

Novel ingestible device enables non-invasive profiling of the gut microbiome, proteome, and metabolome

Researchers developed an ingestible device to collect samples from the human intestine.

12 May 2023

Unraveling Nature's Complexity with Molecular Imaging

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to Ron Heeran, a speaker at the 2023 James L. Waters Symposium.

From Pittcon 1 May 2023

Nanoparticles, mass spectrometry, and more – exploring new avenues for proteomics analysis

In this episode of omg OMx, Bruker's science-driven podcast, Kate Stumpo interviews Daniel Hornburg, the VP of Proteomics at Seer, as they discuss the innovative technologies in plasma proteomics. From nanoparticle-based enrichment to mass spec refinements, they explore how these tools facilitate unbiased, deep, and rapid proteomics.

From Bruker Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry 27 Apr 2023

Vaccine component BNT162b4 enhances T-cell immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants for reduced COVID-19 disease severity

Researchers designed a novel messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine component designated BNT162b4.

17 Apr 2023

Study highlights the potential long-term neurological effects post-COVID-19

Researchers studied the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in the skull-meninges-brain (SMB) axis.

10 Apr 2023

Study suggests potential therapeutic targets for COVID-19-related neurological pathologies

In a recent study published in the journal Molecular & Cellular Proteomics, researchers analyzed the proteins in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples obtained from African green monkeys and rhesus macaques infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 to understand the neurological manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

9 Apr 2023

Unique brain proteins may be critical regulators of body weight

Genetic factors could contribute to up to 50-75% of the variance in body mass index, or BMI, in the population.

4 Apr 2023

Study outlines a meta-scale approach to quantifying the human proteome

A major puzzle of biology is that while the human genome contains roughly 20,000 genes, many comparatively primitive organisms -; including the universally-studied worm C. elegans -; have almost the same number of genes.

23 Mar 2023

Berkeley Lights Completes Acquisition of IsoPlexis Forming PhenomeX, the Functional Cell Biology Company

Berkeley Lights today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of IsoPlexis Corporation, a company empowering labs to leverage the cells and proteome changing the course of human health.

From Bruker Cellular Analysis 22 Mar 2023

EVOSEP and ReSyn Biosciences partner to integrate their technologies into new clinical proteomics solutions

The ability to process large and clinically relevant cohorts in a robust and high-throughput manner is important to unlocking the full potential of proteomics for precision medicine.

From Evosep 14 Mar 2023

Analysis provides new insights into complex effects of Alzheimer’s disease on the retina

Cedars-Sinai investigators have produced the most extensive analysis to date of changes in the retina-;a layer of tissue at the back of the eye where visual information originates-;and how those retinal changes correspond to brain and cognitive changes in Alzheimer's disease patients.

3 Mar 2023

Pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 viral components on human periodontal tissues and cells

Researchers assessed the impact of COVID-19 on fibrotic pathogenesis via the deregulation of mitochondrial beta-oxidation.

23 Feb 2023