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Refeyn introduces new mass photometry products to streamline biomolecular analysis workflows

Refeyn, the company behind pioneering mass photometry technologies, has taken another step to assure mass photometry is a simpler, more efficient bioanalytics tool with the release of a powerful expansion of its consumables portfolio.

From Refeyn 16 Oct 2024

Antibody engineering drives innovation in drug development

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are used to prevent, detect, and treat a broad spectrum of non-communicable and communicable diseases. Over the past few years, the market for mAbs has grown exponentially with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.07% from 2024 (237.64 billion USD estimated at the end of 2023) to 2033 (679.03 billion USD expected by the end of 2033).

16 Oct 2024

Alleo and Ubiquigent enter AI-driven strategic partnership to accelerate DUB-focused drug discovery

Ubiquigent Limited (“Ubiquigent”), a drug discovery and development company harnessing novel deubiquitinase (DUB) modulators as new therapeutics for areas of high unmet medical need, today announced a strategic partnership with Alleo Labs Corp. (“Alleo”), a pioneer in using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop new therapeutics for neurological diseases.

From Ubiquigent Limited 16 Oct 2024

Gene editing restores treatment sensitivity in melanoma

In a potential advance for melanoma patients, researchers at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute have used CRISPR gene editing tools to disable a gene mutation often seen in aggressive forms of this dangerous skin cancer that renders promising treatments ineffective.

16 Oct 2024

Harnessing the power of miRNA for cancer diagnosis and treatment

This study is led by Dr. Shiwei Duan (Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China). His team analyzed literature on miRNA, summarizing the close relationship between these small molecules and cancer. miRNA is a type of non-coding RNA that does not encode proteins, but can target more than 60% of human protein-coding genes.

15 Oct 2024

DNA changes from high potency cannabis use may signal psychosis risk

Published in Molecular Psychiatry, this is the first study to suggest that the use of high potency cannabis leaves a distinct mark on DNA, providing valuable insights into the biological impact of cannabis use.

15 Oct 2024

Genetic insights transform treatment for children with developmental disorders

Thousands of children with severe developmental disorders have benefited from more targeted treatments and support with genetic insights from the large-scale Deciphering Developmental Disorders (DDD) study, finds a new study.

15 Oct 2024

Genetics identified as key factor in gout development

A major international study has found gout is a chronic illness where genetics is a major cause, rather than lifestyle choices of the sufferer.

15 Oct 2024

Breakthrough in understanding microtubule formation in cells

Inside every cell, a network of tiny filaments, called the microtubule cytoskeleton, helps maintain the cell's shape, allows it to divide, and transports vital materials from one part of the cell to another.

15 Oct 2024

Extrachromosomal DNA in more aggressive cancers could be targets for future therapies

Research published in Nature Genetics on Oct.14, by Yale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine, found a higher concentration of a specific kind of DNA — extrachromosomal or ecDNA — in more aggressive and advanced cancers that could mark them as targets for future therapies.

15 Oct 2024

Genomic findings shed light on ancient Japanese population origins

A joint research group led by Jonghyun Kim and Jun Ohashi of the University of Tokyo has demonstrated that the majority of immigration to the Japanese Archipelago in the Yayoi and Kofun periods (between 3000 BCE and 538 CE) came from the Korean Peninsula.

14 Oct 2024

Uncovering human-specific genes linked to brain development and disorders

The human brain's remarkably prolonged development is unique among mammals and is thought to contribute to our advanced learning abilities.

14 Oct 2024

Semaglutide enhances cognitive abilities and reduces Alzheimer’s pathology in mice and human brain models

Researchers find that Semaglutide improves cognitive function and reduces amyloid and tau pathology in Alzheimer's disease models, while restoring oxytocin levels in both mice and human brain organoids.

14 Oct 2024

University of Michigan receives $30 million grant to enhance genetic data storage

The University of Michigan will dramatically boost the amount and type of genetic information stored in its massive TOPMed data center and used by researchers and healthcare providers around the world looking to genomes to treat disease.

14 Oct 2024

New findings on calcium transport in Listeria bacteria may enhance food safety

Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have revealed details on how bacteria use calcium to regulate vital processes, in a way that differs from human cells.

14 Oct 2024

Epigenomic dynamics shape human brain development and neuropsychiatric disorder risks

Researchers investigate chromatin conformational and epigenomic reorganization during the development of the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.

14 Oct 2024

Discovery of USP50 protein sheds light on DNA replication processes

A protein that is involved in determining which enzymes cut or unwind DNA during the replication process has been identified in a new study.

14 Oct 2024

A novel approach to understanding protein compartmentalization

In physics, a system composed of two substances can be modeled in accordance with classical mixture theory, which considers the fraction corresponding to each constituent and the interactions among constituents. Examples include the coexistence of high- and low-density phases in supercooled water and the coexistence of metal puddles in an insulating matrix in the Mott metal-insulator transition.

14 Oct 2024

Computational tools unlock the secrets of the genome

In collaboration with the International Conference on Research in Computational Molecular Biology (RECOMB), Genome Research publishes a collection of 20 computational methods and their applications in genomics including spatial, single-cell, and long-read sequencing.

13 Oct 2024

Ultra-rare gene variants drive coronary artery disease risk in European ancestry

Researchers found that ultra-rare genetic variants play a significant role in the heritability of coronary artery disease (CAD), particularly in individuals of European ancestry. These variants, especially those altering proteins or regulating genes in heart cells, pose higher risks than common variants.

13 Oct 2024