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Research sheds light on important events that may play a role in infertility

Everyone considers sperm to be made exclusively by males. But did you know that females also make sperm? Well, it turns out that females also contribute to what makes a sperm a sperm.

8 Mar 2022

Three new drug companies join the COVIDRIVE consortium to study vaccine effectiveness

Three new drug companies (Moderna, Novavax and Valneva) have joined the COVIDRIVE consortium, becoming partners of this project coordinated by the Vaccine Research Department of the Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region (Fisabio), an affiliate of the Conselleria de Sanitat Universal i Salut Pública, along with the company specialized in pharmacovigilance and epidemiology, P95.

8 Mar 2022

A new view of SARS-CoV-2 genome structure

Researchers performed DMS mutational profiling with sequencing and DREEM clustering to determine the SARS-CoV-2 RNA secondary structure.

8 Mar 2022

How will mutations change the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in the future?

A new Cells review discusses the factors that affect the function of the SARS-CoV-2 S protein and provides theoretical limits of this viral protein.

8 Mar 2022

Durable selenium nanoparticle fabrics with antiviral and antibacterial properties

Researchers graft SeNPs on polyester fabric through a flat screen-printing technique and observed their antimicrobial activity.

8 Mar 2022

Scientists shed light on placenta's role in transferring vitamin D to fetus during pregnancy

Scientists have shed new light on the role of the placenta in managing the relationships between maternal vitamin D and fetal development, according to a study published today in eLife.

8 Mar 2022

Researchers unravel how parent's gene impact the behavior of children

Parenting is not the only way moms and dads impact the behavior of their offspring. Genes matter, too. And although most of our genes are inherited in pairs-;one copy from each parent-;moms and dads exert their genetic influence in different ways.

8 Mar 2022

New analysis method to identify interacting proteins in a protein degrader-dependent manner

Protein degraders, which induce the protein degradation of target proteins, are expected to be the "next-generation drugs" because they can remove disease-related proteins from cells.

8 Mar 2022

UH researchers receive grant for developing new imaging technique to peer into ribosomes

Two University of Houston researchers are developing a type of spectroscopy to help understand how ribosomes make proteins deep within cells, the discovery of which could potentially guide drug design to treat cancers and viral infections.

8 Mar 2022

Study reveals new insights on how immune system cells respond to disease-causing pathogens

In laboratory experiments involving a class of mutations in people with a rare collection of immune system disorders, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have uncovered new details about how immune system cells respond to disease-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses such as SARS-CoV-2.

8 Mar 2022

Researchers come one step closer to reversing the destructive aging process in egg cells

Throughout much of the world, increasing numbers of women are delaying having their first child until they are in their late thirties, and even into their forties.

8 Mar 2022

A promising approach for COVID-19 prophylaxis

SARS-CoV-2 viruses can hide from recognition by the immune system. However, the antiviral immune receptor RIG-I can be stimulated, which improves protection against lethal SARS-CoV-2 infections.

8 Mar 2022

Lab-grown pig heart tissue could open new avenues for the study of heart regeneration

A new way to replicate what happens inside the heart after cardiac arrest could open new avenues for the study of heart regeneration whilst reducing the use of live animals in research, according to a study from the University of Surrey and King’s College London.

8 Mar 2022

Intersectional, anterograde transsynaptic targeting system used to reveal two different brain circuits

Osaka Metropolitan University uses new “intersectional, anterograde transsynaptic targeting system” to reveal two different mouse brain circuits: the retina/primary visual cortex to the superior colliculus and the bilateral motor cortex to the dorsal striatum.

8 Mar 2022

VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipette increases productivity in a real-life situation

INTEGRA Biosciences’ VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipettes save time and improve lab productivity, and the company has created a testimonial video showcasing the pipette’s many useful features.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 8 Mar 2022

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe presents ECHELON™ Smart Plus™

ECHELON™ Smart Plus™ with ‘REALISE Plus’ boosts you to the next level, thanks to an impressive enhancement of the SynergyDrive™ Automation Suite.

From FUJIFILM Corporation 8 Mar 2022

Current and future perspectives of mRNA technology

New research reports on the current and future perspectives on messenger ribonucleic acid technology, the platform on which the first successful COVID-19 vaccine was based.

8 Mar 2022

Partnership secured with ABEC to support US biomanufacturing expansion

EKF Diagnostics has signed a partnership agreement with ABEC, a global provider of engineered solutions and services for biotech manufacturing.

From EKF Diagnostics 8 Mar 2022

Orbit Discovery and WuXi AppTec sign agreement to access peptide discovery and optimisation technologies

Orbit Discovery is pleased to announce the commencement of a partnership with WuXi AppTec, a leading global provider of R&D and manufacturing services.

8 Mar 2022

Roche Diagnostics introduces new molecular laboratory instrument in the UK

Roche Diagnostics has launched its new molecular laboratory instrument, the cobas® 5800 System, in the UK. Through improved automation the new system can help raise testing volumes, improve operational efficiency and manage the increasing demand that many laboratories are experiencing.

From Roche Sequencing and Life Science 8 Mar 2022

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Research sheds light on important events that may play a role in infertility

Three new drug companies join the COVIDRIVE consortium to study vaccine effectiveness

A new view of SARS-CoV-2 genome structure

How will mutations change the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in the future?

Durable selenium nanoparticle fabrics with antiviral and antibacterial properties

Scientists shed light on placenta's role in transferring vitamin D to fetus during pregnancy

Researchers unravel how parent's gene impact the behavior of children

New analysis method to identify interacting proteins in a protein degrader-dependent manner

UH researchers receive grant for developing new imaging technique to peer into ribosomes

Study reveals new insights on how immune system cells respond to disease-causing pathogens

Researchers come one step closer to reversing the destructive aging process in egg cells

A promising approach for COVID-19 prophylaxis

Lab-grown pig heart tissue could open new avenues for the study of heart regeneration

Intersectional, anterograde transsynaptic targeting system used to reveal two different brain circuits

VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipette increases productivity in a real-life situation

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe presents ECHELON™ Smart Plus™

Current and future perspectives of mRNA technology

Partnership secured with ABEC to support US biomanufacturing expansion

Orbit Discovery and WuXi AppTec sign agreement to access peptide discovery and optimisation technologies

Roche Diagnostics introduces new molecular laboratory instrument in the UK

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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