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New framework offers roadmap for developing sustainable dietary guidelines

Research paper presents a framework for developing sustainable food-based dietary guidelines that consider both nutritional requirements and environmental sustainability. The framework consists of five steps that can be adapted to any country.

2 May 2023

Researchers develop a deep learning model to classify cancer cells by type

Cancer cells that initiate metastasis, or the spread of the disease from its primary location, are different from cancer cells that stay in the original tumor. Distinguishing metastasis-initiating cell types can determine the severity of cancer and help medical practitioners decide on a course of treatment.

2 May 2023

African psychedelic plant medicine inspires new drug candidates for treating addiction and depression

Scientists have developed two new drug candidates for potentially treating addiction and depression, modeled on the pharmacology of a traditional African psychedelic plant medicine called ibogaine.

2 May 2023

Genome-based surveillance offers new hope in the fight against healthcare-associated infections

Researchers discuss major healthcare-associated pathogens, as well as current and future public health priorities related to these microorganisms.

2 May 2023

Novel chronic murine wound mouse model to study cellular senescence

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 8, entitled, "A chronic wound model to investigate skin cellular senescence."

2 May 2023

New insight into how the occludin protein mediates cell-to-cell transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus

While the coronavirus continues to infect people around the world, researchers at the University of Missouri have identified a specific protein inside the human body that plays a critical role in how the virus spreads from cell to cell after infection - a discovery that will help better understand the COVID-19 disease and could lead to the development of new antiviral drugs in the future.

2 May 2023

Paving the Way for New Drugs through Particle Perfection

Do particles hold the power to pave the way for new drugs? In this interview, we speak to Ben Knappett, head of science and applications at Particle Works to find out more!

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 2 May 2023

Virologist investigates Huanan seafood market's SARS-CoV-2 origins: Unexpected genetic connections revealed

Researcher analyzes the genetic material from environmental samples collected from the Huanan Seafood Market after it was closed on January 1, 2020, to investigate the role of the market in the early SARS-CoV-2 outbreak.

1 May 2023

Structure of protein methyltransferase from the monkeypox virus deciphered

Scientists from the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry in Prague have deciphered the structure of the protein methyltransferase from the monkeypox virus

30 Apr 2023

CRISPR-Cas9 system can help reduce adenovirus replication in human cells

The replication of potentially harmful adenoviruses can be significantly reduced in human cells in cell culture by using the so-called CRISPR-Cas9 system ("gene scissors")

29 Apr 2023

A dimensional reduction strategy for enhanced cryopreservation of red blood cells

Small amounts of nanometer-thin metal-organic layers efficiently protect red blood cells during freezing and thawing, as a team of researchers writing in the journal Angewandte Chemie has discovered. The nanolayers, made from metal-organic frameworks based on the metal hafnium, prevent ice crystal formation at very low concentrations. This effective novel cryoprotection mode could be used to develop new and more efficient cryoprotectants for the biosciences.

29 Apr 2023

Imbalanced electrical charges in biomolecular condensates spark redox reactions

The human body relies heavily on electrical charges. Lightning-like pulses of energy fly through the brain and nerves and most biological processes depend on electrical ions traveling across the membranes of each cell in our body.

28 Apr 2023

New approach for efficient engineering of cell and gene therapies

A new approach to the genetic engineering of cells promises significant improvements in speed, efficiency, and reduction in cellular toxicity compared to current methods.

28 Apr 2023

Scientists identify broad-spectrum antiviral agents that can target multiple RNA virus families

A new study has identified potential broad-spectrum antiviral agents that can target multiple families of RNA viruses that continue to pose a significant threat for future pandemics.

28 Apr 2023

Cryogenic electron microscopy helps visualize structural details of gene regulation process

LMU researchers show detailed displacement process of TBP transcription factor from DNA by Mot1 enzyme.

28 Apr 2023

Researchers develop novel bio-inspired molecules to enhance bone regeneration

People's ability to regenerate bones declines with age and is further decreased by diseases such as osteoporosis.

28 Apr 2023

Study uncovers a universal molecular-level explanation for biological homeostasis and adaptation

Landmark research published in Nature Communications by mathematicians Dr Robyn Araujo at QUT and Professor Lance Liotta of George Mason University in the US sets out the definitive picture of biological adaptation at the level of intermolecular interactions.

28 Apr 2023

Revolutionizing drug discovery: Giga-scale screening unleashes power of AI and virtual libraries

Research discusses recent advances in computer-aided drug discovery, including the use of virtual screening and deep learning methods and their potential to revolutionize the drug discovery process by identifying diverse, potent, and drug-like ligands to protein targets.

28 Apr 2023

Study findings could be harnessed to engineer new botulinum neurotoxin E variants

A team of researchers from the University of California, Irvine, have revealed the first crystal structures of the receptor-binding domain of botulinum neurotoxin E (BoNT/E) in complex with its human neuronal receptors, synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A (SV2A).

27 Apr 2023

New strategy for identifying small molecules offers a promising path for discovering targeted drugs

Scripps Research scientists have developed a new strategy for identifying small molecules that can change the function of proteins, offering a promising path for discovering targeted drugs.

27 Apr 2023

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New framework offers roadmap for developing sustainable dietary guidelines

Researchers develop a deep learning model to classify cancer cells by type

African psychedelic plant medicine inspires new drug candidates for treating addiction and depression

Genome-based surveillance offers new hope in the fight against healthcare-associated infections

Novel chronic murine wound mouse model to study cellular senescence

New insight into how the occludin protein mediates cell-to-cell transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus

Paving the Way for New Drugs through Particle Perfection

Virologist investigates Huanan seafood market's SARS-CoV-2 origins: Unexpected genetic connections revealed

Structure of protein methyltransferase from the monkeypox virus deciphered

CRISPR-Cas9 system can help reduce adenovirus replication in human cells

A dimensional reduction strategy for enhanced cryopreservation of red blood cells

Imbalanced electrical charges in biomolecular condensates spark redox reactions

New approach for efficient engineering of cell and gene therapies

Scientists identify broad-spectrum antiviral agents that can target multiple RNA virus families

Cryogenic electron microscopy helps visualize structural details of gene regulation process

Researchers develop novel bio-inspired molecules to enhance bone regeneration

Study uncovers a universal molecular-level explanation for biological homeostasis and adaptation

Revolutionizing drug discovery: Giga-scale screening unleashes power of AI and virtual libraries

Study findings could be harnessed to engineer new botulinum neurotoxin E variants

New strategy for identifying small molecules offers a promising path for discovering targeted drugs

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation

Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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