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Whole-genome sequencing project sheds new light on the diversity of Candida glabrata

New research from the University of Exeter reports the largest ever whole-genome sequencing project for the potentially fatal yeast infection Candida glabrata from hospitals across Scotland.

3 Mar 2022

Research uncovers a new molecular interaction mechanism for SARS-CoV2

The virus causing the current COVID-19 pandemic is the SARS-CoV-2. Soon after the pandemic outbreak in 2019, the ACE-2 protein, which is present on some of our cells´ surface, was identified as the receptor facilitating host cell viral entry.

3 Mar 2022

Fortis Life Sciences acquires Abcore, a leader in nanobody technologies

Fortis Life Sciences has acquired Abcore, a San Diego, California, USA based antibody discovery platform specializing in nanobody technology. With the addition of Abcore, Fortis extends its capabilities into the antibody discovery market serving biopharma customers developing antibody and nanobody-based therapeutics.

From Fortis Life Sciences 3 Mar 2022

DeNovix to give away Platinum Edition CellDrop™ Automated Cell Counter in celebration of prestigious award

DeNovix Inc. is giving away a Platinum Edition CellDrop™ Automated Cell Counter to celebrate the instrument’s newly awarded Platinum Seal of Quality from SelectScience.

From DeNovix Inc. 2 Mar 2022

UH researcher receives $2 million to develop drugs for traditionally undruggable targets in cancer

With a $2 million recruitment grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, a University of Houston researcher is setting up a lab to develop drugs that will work on traditionally undruggable targets in cancer.

2 Mar 2022

Scientists identify new biomarkers that can be used as predictive tools of deep space flight risks

An international team of scientists has found new biomarkers that can be used for diagnostic purposes and potentially as predictive tools of the risks associated with deep space flight.

2 Mar 2022

Discovery provides a more precise picture of the retina's optical properties

Researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) have discovered that power-producing organelles in the eye's photoreceptor cells, called mitochondria, function as microlenses that help channel light to these cells' outer segments where it's converted into nerve signals.

2 Mar 2022

Sugar-decorated proteins in mucus could prevent SARS-CoV-2 viruses from spreading from surfaces

Early in the pandemic, many people fastidiously disinfected surfaces because laboratory studies predicted that SARS-CoV-2 could be easily transmitted in this way.

2 Mar 2022

Australian bull ants' venom component exploits a pain pathway in mammals

Australian bull ants have evolved a venom molecule perfectly tuned to target one of their predators – the echidna – that also could have implications for people with long-term pain, University of Queensland researchers say.

2 Mar 2022

Adenosine receptor agonists provide therapeutic target in mouse SARS-CoV-2 infection

A new study describes the efficacy of adenosine receptor agonists in the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

2 Mar 2022

Optibrium Adds Augmented Intelligence for Compound Design to its StarDrop Small Molecule Drug Discovery Software

Optibrium Ltd, a leading developer of software for drug discovery, today announced the release of the latest version of StarDrop™, its comprehensive software platform for small molecule design, optimisation, and data analysis.

From Optibrium Ltd. 2 Mar 2022

Researchers reveal unique signature of genes expressed by hematopoietic stem cells

Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) have the capacity to both self-renew and differentiate into all mature blood cell types, making them promising treatments for a variety of diseases.

2 Mar 2022

New type of drug delivery vehicle mimics the properties of a red blood cell

From the liver to the kidneys to the lungs, the human body is equipped with many levels of filters, which protect the body from harmful outside materials. But this system also has its downsides. Critically important drugs such as chemotherapy or multiple sclerosis treatments are also foreign materials, so the body filters out a large portion of these drugs – up to 90%, in some cases.

2 Mar 2022

Intestinal cells can change specializations during their lives, finds study

Intestinal cells can change specializations during their lives. The BMP signaling pathway – an important communication mechanism between cells – appears to be the driver of these changes.

1 Mar 2022

A ubiquitous protein may be key to the survival of neurons most impacted by glaucoma

A ubiquitous protein called sigma 1 receptor, which is known to protect cells from stress, appears key to the function and survival of the neurons most impacted by glaucoma, scientists report.

1 Mar 2022

Scientists reveal molecular mechanisms behind bone loss caused by chronic liver injury

A research team led by Prof. Chen Di from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences along with other collaborators have revealed the molecular mechanisms behind bone loss caused by chronic liver injury.

1 Mar 2022

Research sheds light on the role of lipids in Alzheimer’s disease development

Neurons in the brain coexist with and rely on many other cell types to function properly. Astrocytes, which take their name from their star shape, ensure the survival of neurons by feeding and detoxifying them with the help of a multifunctional protein, APOE.

1 Mar 2022

US research reveals the role of Heparan Sulfate in obesity

AMSBIO reports how researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis, USA) have used their 10E4 Heparan Sulfate (HS) antibody in pioneering obesity research to quantify the role of HS in the process of intercellular mitochondria transfer to macrophages.

From AMS Biotechnology 1 Mar 2022

Encouraging in vitro results with SARS-CoV-2-spike-specific polyclonal antibody fragments

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers demonstrated the potent neutralizing ability of a polyclonal equine antibody (Ab), FBR-002, against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs), including Omicron.

28 Feb 2022

Scientists discover an innate form of immunological memory in the intestine

The innate immune system plays a crucial role in regulating host-microbe interactions, and especially in providing protection against pathogens that invade the mucosa.

28 Feb 2022

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Whole-genome sequencing project sheds new light on the diversity of Candida glabrata

Research uncovers a new molecular interaction mechanism for SARS-CoV2

Fortis Life Sciences acquires Abcore, a leader in nanobody technologies

DeNovix to give away Platinum Edition CellDrop™ Automated Cell Counter in celebration of prestigious award

UH researcher receives $2 million to develop drugs for traditionally undruggable targets in cancer

Scientists identify new biomarkers that can be used as predictive tools of deep space flight risks

Discovery provides a more precise picture of the retina's optical properties

Sugar-decorated proteins in mucus could prevent SARS-CoV-2 viruses from spreading from surfaces

Australian bull ants' venom component exploits a pain pathway in mammals

Adenosine receptor agonists provide therapeutic target in mouse SARS-CoV-2 infection

Optibrium Adds Augmented Intelligence for Compound Design to its StarDrop Small Molecule Drug Discovery Software

Researchers reveal unique signature of genes expressed by hematopoietic stem cells

New type of drug delivery vehicle mimics the properties of a red blood cell

Intestinal cells can change specializations during their lives, finds study

A ubiquitous protein may be key to the survival of neurons most impacted by glaucoma

Scientists reveal molecular mechanisms behind bone loss caused by chronic liver injury

Research sheds light on the role of lipids in Alzheimer’s disease development

US research reveals the role of Heparan Sulfate in obesity

Encouraging in vitro results with SARS-CoV-2-spike-specific polyclonal antibody fragments

Scientists discover an innate form of immunological memory in the intestine

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

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