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Study discovers a new endocytic pathway in budding yeast

Endocytosis is an important cellular process through which cells internalize substances such as water and nutrients.

25 Sep 2023

PhenomeX announces the release of SpotLight™ Human Lambda reagent for the Beacon® platform to accelerate cell line development workflows

PhenomeX Inc., a functional cell biology company, is pleased to announce that GSK will present data on the SpotLight™ Human Lambda reagent for the Beacon® platform at the 16th annual Conference on Protein Expression in Animal Cells, which is being held in Sitges, Spain from September 24-28, 2023.

From Bruker Cellular Analysis 25 Sep 2023

Study reveals non-coding genetic variants associated with Alzheimer’s disease functioning in microglia

Scientists studying Alzheimer's disease (AD) have identified thousands of genetic variants in the genome in the development of this progressive neurodegenerative disease.

23 Sep 2023

Rare genetic variants involved in male-pattern hair loss identified

A receding hairline, a total loss of hair from the crown, and ultimately, the classical horseshoe-shaped pattern of baldness: Previous research into male pattern hair loss, also termed androgenetic alopecia, has implicated multiple common genetic variants.

22 Sep 2023

Researchers identify key regulators involved in genesis of multiple sclerosis lesions

By means of CRISPR screening, LMU researchers have provided the first ever comprehensive molecular characterization of T cell infiltration into the central nervous system of people with MS.

22 Sep 2023

Machine learning speeds up virtual drug screening by 10-fold

Boosting virtual screening with machine learning allowed for a 10-fold time reduction in the processing of 1.56 billion drug-like molecules. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland teamed up with industry and supercomputers to carry out one of the world's largest virtual drug screens.

22 Sep 2023

New insights into the molecular mechanism of protein degradation

Within the intricate molecular landscape inside of a cell, the orchestration of proteins demands precise control to avoid disease.

22 Sep 2023

Study provides insights into human 8-cell-like cells and early embryonic development

The onset of embryo-specific gene transcription, also known as embryonic genome activation (EGA), is a crucial step in the developmental journey of an organism.

22 Sep 2023

Omics analysis identifies new biomarkers for predicting mortality in patients with pneumonia

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major infectious disease worldwide and contributes to high mortality and massive economic burden. Hospital mortality among the severe CAP (SCAP) remains high, ranging from 25% to more than 50%.

22 Sep 2023

Researchers identifiy the genetic background of dilated cardiomyopathy

Researchers have made a significant finding in determining the genetic background of dilated cardiomyopathy in Dobermanns.

22 Sep 2023

Scientists discover novel microglia-associated risk factors for Alzheimer's disease

Scientists studying Alzheimer's disease (AD) have identified thousands of genetic variants in the genome in the development of this progressive neurodegenerative disease.

22 Sep 2023

NGS made effortless: introducing MIRO CANVAS from INTEGRA Biosciences

INTEGRA Biosciences is excited to announce the launch of MIRO CANVAS, a compact digital microfluidics platform for fully automated next-generation sequencing (NGS) sample preparation.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 22 Sep 2023

Is hemp the superfood vegetarians have been waiting for?

This recent study in the journal Nutrients delves into the nutritional power of hemp seeds, highlighting their potential as a rich source of proteins, essential fatty acids, and dietary fiber—particularly valuable for vegetarians. The paper also suggests that hemp could offer numerous health benefits, from antioxidant activity to potentially aiding in metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, paving the way for more focused research.

22 Sep 2023

CPRIT awards $2 million to SMU to recruit cancer biology researcher Annika Wylie

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) has awarded $2 million to recruit Annika Wylie to SMU and fund five years of her research, which focuses on the p53 gene, a naturally occurring tumor suppressor.

21 Sep 2023

Scientists identify mutations in 11 genes associated with aggressive forms of prostate cancer

An international research team led by scientists in the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has singled out mutations in 11 genes that are associated with aggressive forms of prostate cancer.

21 Sep 2023

New method detects microRNA targets at the level of single cells

MicroRNAs are small molecules that regulate gene activity by binding to and destroying RNAs produced by the genes.

21 Sep 2023

CD1 lipidomes exhibit size-based antigen display mechanisms

Study uncovers the complexities of how CD1 molecules present a vast array of lipids to T-cells, revealing a unique, size-based antigen-display system. The findings could provide crucial insights into the intricacies of immune response and antigen presentation.

21 Sep 2023

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Study discovers a new endocytic pathway in budding yeast

PhenomeX announces the release of SpotLight™ Human Lambda reagent for the Beacon® platform to accelerate cell line development workflows

Study reveals non-coding genetic variants associated with Alzheimer’s disease functioning in microglia

Rare genetic variants involved in male-pattern hair loss identified

Researchers identify key regulators involved in genesis of multiple sclerosis lesions

Machine learning speeds up virtual drug screening by 10-fold

New insights into the molecular mechanism of protein degradation

Study provides insights into human 8-cell-like cells and early embryonic development

Omics analysis identifies new biomarkers for predicting mortality in patients with pneumonia

Researchers identifiy the genetic background of dilated cardiomyopathy

Scientists discover novel microglia-associated risk factors for Alzheimer's disease

NGS made effortless: introducing MIRO CANVAS from INTEGRA Biosciences

Is hemp the superfood vegetarians have been waiting for?

CPRIT awards $2 million to SMU to recruit cancer biology researcher Annika Wylie

Scientists identify mutations in 11 genes associated with aggressive forms of prostate cancer

New method detects microRNA targets at the level of single cells

CD1 lipidomes exhibit size-based antigen display mechanisms

Study offers new insight into immune cells critical to successful vaccination against SARS-CoV-2

Scientists identify key proteins that regulate organ laterality

Rice engineers develop split gene-editing tool with enhanced control

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Reducing polypharmacy through innovative drug formulation technologies

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

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