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Activated neutrophils can become potent cancer fighters

Elevated levels of immune cells, called neutrophils, in tumors have been associated with poor outcomes in people with cancer.

27 Jan 2023

Researchers identify an unexpected driver of cancer immunotherapy resistance

A research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has identified an unexpected driver of cancer immunotherapy resistance: the harmful effect of chronic Type I Interferon signaling on tumor-killing CD8+ T cells.

27 Jan 2023

Survey: Trust in genetics increased significantly during the pandemic

A survey of over 2,000 British adults finds that trust in genetics is high and went up significantly during the pandemic. It also finds that there is a hunger for more coverage of genetics.

27 Jan 2023

Researchers discover a key role played by ch-TOG protein in the initiation of microtubule assembly

Microtubules are cellular fibres that are part of the skeleton of the cell, termed cytoskeleton. They ensure that cells maintain their shape, carry out their functions, and divide.

27 Jan 2023

AI tool promises to accelerate the development of gene therapies on a large scale

An artificial intelligence (AI) program may enable the first simple production of customizable proteins called zinc fingers to treat diseases by turning genes on and off.

26 Jan 2023

Study shows mechanical tearing as a novel mechanism during neurite pruning

Nerve cells communicate with one another via long processes known as axons and dendrites, or, more generally, neurites.

26 Jan 2023

bit.bio partners with Automata to automate a key aspect of its production of iPSC derived human cells

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Researchers discover new transporter used by some bacteria to recycle cell wall fragments

A transporter which some bacteria use to recycle fragments of their cell wall has been discovered by researchers at Umeå university, Sweden.

26 Jan 2023

New spray can have a dual impact in the fight against antibiotic resistance

The World Health Organization ranks antibiotic resistance as one of the top ten threats to global health. There is therefore a great need for new solutions to tackle resistant bacteria and reduce the use of antibiotics.

26 Jan 2023

Special vascular cells sense when the brain region needs energy

When we smell hot dogs, it may trigger memories of backyard barbeques or attending baseball games during childhood.

26 Jan 2023

Scientists use next-generation protein degradation technology to study CTCF's role in transcription

CTCF is a critical protein known to play various roles in key biological processes such as transcription. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital used a next-generation protein degradation technology to study CTCF.

26 Jan 2023

Researchers gain systematic insight into the organization of proteins in mitochondria

Mitochondria, the so-called powerhouse of the cells, are responsible for the energy supply of the organism and fulfill functions in metabolic and signaling processes.

25 Jan 2023

Altered amino acid metabolism could contribute to diabetes-associated peripheral neuropathy

Approximately half of people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes experience peripheral neuropathy - weakness, numbness, and pain, primarily in the hands and feet.

25 Jan 2023

Scientists reveal how genetic changes lead to differences in the size of cancer cells

Cancer cells can shrink or super-size themselves to survive drug treatment or other challenges within their environment, researchers have discovered.

25 Jan 2023

F-box gene mediates dietary restriction effects on extending the health span of C. elegans

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed as "Aging (Albany NY)" by MEDLINE/PubMed and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 1, entitled, "The innate immune signaling component FBXC-58 mediates dietary restriction effects on healthy aging in Caenorhabditis elegans."

25 Jan 2023

New method analyzes long-range interactions in the interactome

Researchers at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute have developed a method to analyze long-range interactions in the DNA -the interactome- from a very low amount of starting material.

25 Jan 2023

Labeling the carbon footprint of food prompts more sustainable eating behavior

A field trial has shown that labeling the carbon footprint of food prompts people to eat more sustainably.

25 Jan 2023

Breathing and tilting motions of influenza glycoproteins could be exploited to better defend against flu

The potential "tripledemic" of influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infection continues to be a concern.

25 Jan 2023

Cryo-electron microscopy reveals detailed blueprint of viral genome replication machinery

RNA viruses, such as the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, are in a life-and-death race the moment they infect a cell.

25 Jan 2023

Targeting newly discovered signaling pathway could boost the potency of cancer therapeutics

Cells zealously protect the integrity of their genomes, because damage can lead to cancer or cell death. The genome - a cell's complete set of DNA - is most vulnerable while it is being duplicated before a cell divides. Cancer cells constantly are dividing, so their genomes are constantly in jeopardy.

24 Jan 2023

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Activated neutrophils can become potent cancer fighters

Researchers identify an unexpected driver of cancer immunotherapy resistance

Survey: Trust in genetics increased significantly during the pandemic

Researchers discover a key role played by ch-TOG protein in the initiation of microtubule assembly

AI tool promises to accelerate the development of gene therapies on a large scale

Study shows mechanical tearing as a novel mechanism during neurite pruning

bit.bio partners with Automata to automate a key aspect of its production of iPSC derived human cells

Researchers discover new transporter used by some bacteria to recycle cell wall fragments

New spray can have a dual impact in the fight against antibiotic resistance

Special vascular cells sense when the brain region needs energy

Scientists use next-generation protein degradation technology to study CTCF's role in transcription

Researchers gain systematic insight into the organization of proteins in mitochondria

Altered amino acid metabolism could contribute to diabetes-associated peripheral neuropathy

Scientists reveal how genetic changes lead to differences in the size of cancer cells

F-box gene mediates dietary restriction effects on extending the health span of C. elegans

New method analyzes long-range interactions in the interactome

Labeling the carbon footprint of food prompts more sustainable eating behavior

Breathing and tilting motions of influenza glycoproteins could be exploited to better defend against flu

Cryo-electron microscopy reveals detailed blueprint of viral genome replication machinery

Targeting newly discovered signaling pathway could boost the potency of cancer therapeutics

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation

Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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