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All SARS-CoV-2 variants neutralized by a potent new antibody

Researchers describe a mouse model used to generate a VH1-2 heavy chain (HC)- and Vκ1-33 light chain (LC)-based recombinant antibody that broadly neutralized all severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants, including the newly emergent Omicron sub-variant BA.5.

9 Sep 2022

A single genomic change may have given modern humans an advantage over Neanderthals

A single amino acid change in the transketolase-like 1 (TKTL1) protein may have given modern humans an advantage over more ancient contemporaries like Neanderthals by enabling increased neocortical neurogenesis, researchers report.

9 Sep 2022

Stem cell-derived liver cell model could be a valuable tool for future studies on Ebola virus

Ebola virus causes serious infections in humans and in fatal cases, damage and dysfunction of the liver is often present, suggesting that the liver plays a decisive role in disease outcome.

8 Sep 2022

Licorice compounds proposed as effective candidates for treatment of COVID-19

Researchers describe the different mechanisms by which licorice active ingredients target SARS-CoV-2.

8 Sep 2022

Comprehensive genetic architecture atlas compiled for mutant RAS genes in cancers

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, three other cancer centers and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health compiled a comprehensive genetic architecture atlas for mutant RAS genes in human cancers.

8 Sep 2022

Promising anti-cancer agent may also prevent SARS-CoV-2 from replication

Based on findings from a new study by a Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team, an effective means of fighting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may be possible that circumvents the problem of waning immunity often observed when current vaccines deal with emerging COVID variants.

8 Sep 2022

Researchers harness stem cells to study how Ebola virus infects and damages the liver

The Ebola virus was first identified in 1976 near the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since then, there have been periodic outbreaks of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), mostly in Africa, resulting in 13,700 deaths worldwide.

8 Sep 2022

Pitt researchers describe a pathway by which cells repair damaged lysosomes

Today in Nature, University of Pittsburgh researchers describe for the first time a pathway by which cells repair damaged lysosomes, structures that contribute to longevity by recycling cellular trash.

8 Sep 2022

Plants and plant-derived preparations as co-treatments for COVID-19

A recent Journal of Medicinal Food study proposed a comprehensive guideline for applying plants and plant-derived formulations to co-treat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and other viral infections.

8 Sep 2022

Insights into molecular structure of protein assembly that plays key role in controlling cristae architecture

Energy supply is a vital component of economic life. And the complex interplay between society and economy is jeopardized whenever core services or key industrial sectors are at risk of failing because of energy supply problems.

7 Sep 2022

Researchers identify DNA regions associated with physical activity or leisure screen time

In a large international study, researchers at Uppsala University have identified DNA regions that are associated with physical activity or leisure screen time.

7 Sep 2022

MD Anderson and Virogin Biotech partner to accelerate the development of investigational treatments for advanced cancers

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Virogin Biotech today announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of investigational treatments, including oncolytic viruses and immunotherapies, for patients with advanced cancers.

7 Sep 2022

Study helps reveal the molecular secrets of macular degeneration

Research led by Sanford Burnham Prebys professor Francesca Marassi, Ph.D., is helping to reveal the molecular secrets of macular degeneration, which causes almost 90% of all age-related vision loss.

7 Sep 2022

Creoptix launches new WAVEcontrol software to deliver automated, flexible and intuitive label-free interaction analysis for biologics drug-discovery

Creoptix® (a Malvern Panalytical brand) is announcing the addition of two new wizards to their WAVEcontrol software to simplify and streamline workflows. By combining the high sensitivity, throughput, and no-clog microfluidics of the WAVEsystem, with a faster, more flexible, automated approach to screening and characterization, Creoptix is accelerating biologics drug discovery and diagnostics development.

From Malvern Panalytical 7 Sep 2022

Clock gene-dependent glutamate signaling responsible for seasonal regulation of reproduction in bean bugs

Did you know that not only does organism's body have a biological clock that can tell the time of the day, it can also tell the time of the year? Now, researchers from Japan have found that one capable little molecule may be behind the mechanism by which the biological clock keeps track of the seasons.

6 Sep 2022

Researchers develop universally accessible application that can simulate complex molecular interactions

A team led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities biomedical engineers has developed a universally accessible application that can simulate complex molecular interactions, which will allow researchers to design better treatments for diseases like cancer and COVID-19.

6 Sep 2022

Single-cell Stereo-seq reveals new insights into axolotl brain regeneration

The axolotl Ambystoma mexicanum is a popular pet due to its unique and cute appearance. Unlike other salamanders undergoing metamorphosis, axolotls (pronounced ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) never outgrow their larval, juvenile stage, a phenomenon called neoteny.

6 Sep 2022

Advances in modeling molecular interactions needed to better harness AlphaFold for drug discovery

Over the past few decades, very few new antibiotics have been developed, largely because current methods for screening potential drugs are prohibitively expensive and time-consuming.

6 Sep 2022

DNA levels of monkeypox correlate with virus infectivity

Scientists test clinical samples of MPXV patients to determine the relationship between the MPXV DNA copies and infectious status.

6 Sep 2022

Researchers use 3D mapping techniques to identify multiple genes implicated in type 2 diabetes

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia used advanced three-dimensional mapping techniques at a microscopic level to identify a multitude of genetic variants and corresponding target gene pairings in the pancreas that are implicated in type 2 diabetes.

6 Sep 2022

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All SARS-CoV-2 variants neutralized by a potent new antibody

A single genomic change may have given modern humans an advantage over Neanderthals

Stem cell-derived liver cell model could be a valuable tool for future studies on Ebola virus

Licorice compounds proposed as effective candidates for treatment of COVID-19

Comprehensive genetic architecture atlas compiled for mutant RAS genes in cancers

Promising anti-cancer agent may also prevent SARS-CoV-2 from replication

Researchers harness stem cells to study how Ebola virus infects and damages the liver

Pitt researchers describe a pathway by which cells repair damaged lysosomes

Plants and plant-derived preparations as co-treatments for COVID-19

Insights into molecular structure of protein assembly that plays key role in controlling cristae architecture

Researchers identify DNA regions associated with physical activity or leisure screen time

MD Anderson and Virogin Biotech partner to accelerate the development of investigational treatments for advanced cancers

Study helps reveal the molecular secrets of macular degeneration

Creoptix launches new WAVEcontrol software to deliver automated, flexible and intuitive label-free interaction analysis for biologics drug-discovery

Clock gene-dependent glutamate signaling responsible for seasonal regulation of reproduction in bean bugs

Researchers develop universally accessible application that can simulate complex molecular interactions

Single-cell Stereo-seq reveals new insights into axolotl brain regeneration

Advances in modeling molecular interactions needed to better harness AlphaFold for drug discovery

DNA levels of monkeypox correlate with virus infectivity

Researchers use 3D mapping techniques to identify multiple genes implicated in type 2 diabetes

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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