Life Science News

RSS

Central amygdala micro-circuits play active role in regulation of fear responses

The brain mechanisms underlying the suppression of fear responses have attracted a lot of attention as they are relevant for therapy of human anxiety disorders.

16 Jul 2021

Sophisticated stem cell model reveals potential route of SARS-CoV-2 entry into the brain

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine have produced a stem cell model that demonstrates a potential route of entry of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, into the human brain.

16 Jul 2021

Research shows a direct link between SUV39H2 gene and autism spectrum disorders

New research from the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan shows that a deficit in histone methylation could lead to the development of autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

16 Jul 2021

New method shows how fatty acids are absorbed by single cells

A new method developed by Institute for Systems Biology and University of California, Riverside provides new insights into cancer biology by allowing researchers to show how fatty acids are absorbed by single cells.

16 Jul 2021

Virginia Tech researchers receive $2.7 million grant to study mosquito's biological timing

Mosquitoes may be small, but they are a formidable foe. Not only can they smell over 400 chemicals that we emit and detect the carbon dioxide we breathe out, but they can even adapt their daily behavior in response to our own.

16 Jul 2021

First 3D simulation offers realistic insight into how rats obtain tactile information

Northwestern University engineers have developed the first full, three-dimensional (3D), dynamic simulation of a rat's complete whisker system, offering rare, realistic insight into how rats obtain tactile information.

16 Jul 2021

Study uncovers how force dynamics affect cells and living tissues

Researchers, led by Pere Roca-Cusachs at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) discover how force dynamics affect cells, and living tissues. The results give an insight into the critical mechanical processes that occur in different diseases such as cancer.

16 Jul 2021

RUDN University biologists discover the way how macrophages respond to inflammation

RUDN University biologists discovered the way how macrophages (the cells of the "first line" immune response) respond to inflammation and identified how the immune response depends on their origin.

16 Jul 2021

Dotmatics Announces Support for AWS for Health Initiative

Dotmatics announced support for the AWS to improve laboratory efficiency and accelerate the pace of scientific innovation by facilitating faster data access.

From Dotmatics 16 Jul 2021

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals cells that could protect from fatal lung disease

Single-cell RNA sequencing has revealed a subset of cells that could provide protection from a rare, but severely debilitating and fatal, lung disease.

16 Jul 2021

Computer simulation model identifies key factors for successful transit of sperm in the genital tract

A research team at the Humboldt University Berlin and the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research developed an agent-based computer model to simulate the journey of sperm cells through the female genital tract.

16 Jul 2021

New live cell models lay the groundwork for studies into mitochondrial diseases

The mitochondrion has garnered quite the reputation for its role as the "powerhouse of the cell." These tiny, but mighty organelles play various life-sustaining roles, from powering our own cells and organs to fueling chemical and biological processes.

15 Jul 2021

Life Science News

Central amygdala micro-circuits play active role in regulation of fear responses

Sophisticated stem cell model reveals potential route of SARS-CoV-2 entry into the brain

Research shows a direct link between SUV39H2 gene and autism spectrum disorders

New method shows how fatty acids are absorbed by single cells

Virginia Tech researchers receive $2.7 million grant to study mosquito's biological timing

First 3D simulation offers realistic insight into how rats obtain tactile information

Study uncovers how force dynamics affect cells and living tissues

RUDN University biologists discover the way how macrophages respond to inflammation

Dotmatics Announces Support for AWS for Health Initiative

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals cells that could protect from fatal lung disease

Computer simulation model identifies key factors for successful transit of sperm in the genital tract

New live cell models lay the groundwork for studies into mitochondrial diseases

A rapid, highly accurate test to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in human serum

Entry Level Semi Automatic Microplate Sealer

Researchers study the role of subnuclear NSrp70 in T cell-mediated adaptive immunity

Study reveals key mechanisms of how physical load stimulates bone growth

Short chain fatty acids have potential therapeutic applications against COVID-19, study suggests

Research sheds light on a new mechanism for inhibitory synapse specificity in the cortex

AMSBIO introduces new range of research grade biosimilars

Curia to Acquire US-based LakePharma, Expanding End-to-End R&D Capabilities and Scale for Biologics

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Latest Life Science News