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Metrion Biosciences appoints Nick Foster as Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Global Business Development

Metrion today announced the appointment of Nick Foster as Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Global Business Development.

26 Jul 2021

Novel atlas charts how different antibodies attack a major piece of SARS-CoV-2 machinery

As the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 continues to evolve, immunologists and infectious diseases experts are eager to know whether new variants are resistant to the human antibodies that recognized initial versions of the virus.

26 Jul 2021

Novel microfluidic device used to manipulate major whey protein

After gaining world attention by 'unboiling' egg protein, Flinders University scientists have now used an Australian-made novel thin film microfluidic device to manipulate Beta-lactoglobulin (β-lactoglobulin), the major whey protein in cow's, sheep's and other mammals.

26 Jul 2021

Researchers investigate brain responses to aesthetically appealing natural landscapes

How does a view of nature gain its gloss of beauty? We know that the sight of beautiful landscapes engages the brain's reward systems.

23 Jul 2021

Bacteria use a 'sense of touch' mechanism to navigate on surfaces

Many disease-causing bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa crawl on surfaces through a walk-like motility known as "twitching". Nanometers-wide filaments called type IV pili are known to power twitching, but scientists ignore which sensory signals coordinate the microbes' movements.

23 Jul 2021

Brain's "feel good" chemical messenger can be willfully manipulated, study shows

From the thrill of hearing an ice cream truck approaching to the spikes of pleasure while sipping a fine wine, the neurological messenger known as dopamine has been popularly described as the brain's "feel good" chemical related to reward and pleasure.

23 Jul 2021

Study brings scientists one step closer to solving the mystery of aging

The human body is essentially made up of trillions of living cells. It ages as its cells age, which happens when those cells eventually stop replicating and dividing.

23 Jul 2021

Researchers develop a transferrable and integrative type I CRISPR-based platform to edit superbugs

A research team led by Dr Aixin YAN, Associate Professor from the Research Division for Molecular & Cell Biology, Faculty of Science, in collaboration with Honorary Clinical Professor Patrick CY WOO from the Department of Microbiology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong, reported the development of a transferrable and integrative type I CRISPR-based platform.

23 Jul 2021

Researchers identify an unexpected effect for already characterized active substances

Every innovative drug starts with the search for an active substance targeting key players in disease-related processes.

23 Jul 2021

Scientists uncover the early assembly of gamma-secretase involved in plaque production

A research team led by Wim Annaert (VIB-KU Leuven) uncovered the early assembly of gamma-secretase, a protein complex linked to numerous cellular processes including the development of Alzheimer's disease.

23 Jul 2021

Artificial intelligence tool enriches a gold-mine in cancer genomics

The fragments of cancer DNA analysed by the authors of this new study originate from the human genome, the sequence of which results from millions of years of evolution, and has been shaped by "copy-paste-edit" processes and co-evolution with parasitic elements.

22 Jul 2021

Cell-analysis method could pave the way for new vaccine strategies against tuberculosis

A new method that analyzes how individual immune cells react to the bacteria that cause tuberculosis could pave the way for new vaccine strategies against this deadly disease, and provide insights into fighting other infectious diseases around the world.

22 Jul 2021

Study increases knowledge of the genetics behind aortic aneurysm

A new study increases knowledge of the genetics behind aortic aneurysm, a disease that can spark life-threatening events like aortic dissections and ruptures.

22 Jul 2021

Innovative testing platform could enable more precise, personalized immunotherapy

An innovative testing platform that more closely mimics what cancer encounters in the body may allow for more precise, personalized therapies by enabling the rapid study of multiple therapeutic combinations against tumor cells.

22 Jul 2021

Llama ‘nanobodies’ have the potential to outwit human cytomegalovirus

Scientists have developed a 'nanobody' - a small fragment of a llama antibody - that is capable of chasing out human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) as it hides away from the immune system.

22 Jul 2021

New blood test could help predict the severity of COVID-19 symptoms

During the height of the pandemic, some hospitals were overwhelmed with patients seeking treatment for COVID-19.

22 Jul 2021

Finding most promising targets for pan-coronavirus drugs

Safe and effective vaccines offer hope for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the possible emergence of vaccine-resistant SARS-CoV-2 variants, as well as novel coronaviruses, make finding treatments that work against all coronaviruses as important as ever.

22 Jul 2021

Researchers use nanoparticles as heaters to manipulate the electrical activity of neurons

Nanomaterials have been used in a variety of emerging applications, such as in targeted pharmaceuticals or to bolster other materials and products such as sensors and energy harvesting and storage devices.

22 Jul 2021

Researchers develop a cell culture test to detect substances that harm the placenta and embryo

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a cell culture test to detect substances that are directly or indirectly harmful to embryos. Based on an existing test used for developing new drugs and chemicals, the augmented version is designed to help reduce the number of animal experiments.

22 Jul 2021

Research focuses on ways to enhance gluten-free products

Gluten is a protein complex found in cereals such as wheat, rye and barley. It is responsible for the elastic texture of dough so that loaves and rolls can be baked into different shapes while remaining flexible and crusty. It also lengthens the shelf life of bread at room temperature, when associated with preservatives.

21 Jul 2021

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Metrion Biosciences appoints Nick Foster as Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Global Business Development

Novel atlas charts how different antibodies attack a major piece of SARS-CoV-2 machinery

Novel microfluidic device used to manipulate major whey protein

Researchers investigate brain responses to aesthetically appealing natural landscapes

Bacteria use a 'sense of touch' mechanism to navigate on surfaces

Brain's "feel good" chemical messenger can be willfully manipulated, study shows

Study brings scientists one step closer to solving the mystery of aging

Researchers develop a transferrable and integrative type I CRISPR-based platform to edit superbugs

Researchers identify an unexpected effect for already characterized active substances

Scientists uncover the early assembly of gamma-secretase involved in plaque production

Artificial intelligence tool enriches a gold-mine in cancer genomics

Cell-analysis method could pave the way for new vaccine strategies against tuberculosis

Study increases knowledge of the genetics behind aortic aneurysm

Innovative testing platform could enable more precise, personalized immunotherapy

Llama ‘nanobodies’ have the potential to outwit human cytomegalovirus

New blood test could help predict the severity of COVID-19 symptoms

Finding most promising targets for pan-coronavirus drugs

Researchers use nanoparticles as heaters to manipulate the electrical activity of neurons

Researchers develop a cell culture test to detect substances that harm the placenta and embryo

Research focuses on ways to enhance gluten-free products

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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