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New book explains concept and knowledge maps about biochemical compounds

Mind Maps in Biochemistry presents a series of concept and knowledge maps about biochemical compounds, systems and techniques.

12 Mar 2021

Optimized nano-micelles can induce efficient genome editing in the mouse brain

The research group of Deputy Principal Research Scientist Dr. Satoshi Uchida (Associate Professor, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine) at the Innovation Center of NanoMedicine (Director General: Prof. Kazunori Kataoka, Location: Kawasaki-Japan, Abbreviation: iCONM) reported that optimized nano-micelles can induce efficient genome editing in the mouse brain.

12 Mar 2021

Deforestation in the Amazon increases diversity of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

In Brazil, a study conducted by researchers affiliated with the University of São Paulo (USP) and collaborators showed that deforestation in the Amazon causes an increase in the diversity of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

12 Mar 2021

Living in neighborhoods with high rates of violence and poverty alters gene activity

The chronic stress of living in neighborhoods with high rates of violence and poverty alters gene activity in immune cells, according to a new study of low-income single Black mothers on the South Side of Chicago.

12 Mar 2021

Optimized nano-micelles can induce efficient genome editing in the mouse brain

12 Mar 2021

Study shows how functional biomaterials rely on interfacial protein layer to transmit signals to living cells

An interdisciplinary research team at Lehigh University has unraveled how functional biomaterials rely upon an interfacial protein layer to transmit signals to living cells concerning their adhesion, proliferation and overall development

12 Mar 2021

New book explains concept and knowledge maps about biochemical compounds

Mind Maps in Biochemistry presents a series of concept and knowledge maps about biochemical compounds, systems and techniques.

12 Mar 2021

Newly discovered cellular stress enzyme may be a target for neurodegenerative disease treatments

An enzyme called MARK2 has been identified as a key stress-response switch in cells in a study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

11 Mar 2021

Researchers unveil new technique for observing metabolic processes in real time

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is already widely used in medicine for diagnostic purposes. Hyperpolarized MRI is a more recent development and its research and application potential has yet to be fully explored.

11 Mar 2021

Texas Biomed receives DoD subcontracts to assess SARS-CoV-2 decontamination technologies

Texas Biomedical Research Institute received two Department of Defense's (DoD) Defense Health Agency subcontracts to assess the efficacy of surface coating and aerosolized decontamination technologies to combat SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory pathogens on surfaces and in the air.

11 Mar 2021

Unbalanced progesterone may cause preterm or prolonged labor in some pregnant women

New research by the National Institutes of Health found that unbalanced progesterone signals may cause some pregnant women to experience preterm labor or prolonged labor.

11 Mar 2021

Princeton researchers elucidate how hepatitis B virus establishes chronic infection

Researchers at Princeton have determined how five cellular proteins contribute to an essential step in the life cycle of hepatitis B virus (HBV).

11 Mar 2021

New biodegradable nanoprobes could help detect cancer more accurately

New Imperial-developed nanoprobes tested in zebrafish could help detect cancer more accurately and might aid diagnosis and therapy in the future.

11 Mar 2021

Study reveals how lung alveolus forms at cellular level

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have determined what happens at a cellular level as the lung alveolus forms and allows newborns to breathe air.

11 Mar 2021

Genetics can partly explain aggressive behavior in children with ADHD with DBDs

An international collaboration headed by researchers from iPSYCH has found genetic variants that increase the risk of aggression in children with ADHD.

11 Mar 2021

Study uncovers 50 new genes for eye color

The genetics of human eye color is much more complex than previously thought, according to a new study published today.

11 Mar 2021

Novel CRISPR-based gene editor developed to correct mutations that cause genetic disorders

A team of researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research's (A*STAR) Genome Institute of Singapore have developed a CRISPR-based gene editor, C-to-G Base Editor (CGBE), to correct mutations that cause genetic disorders.

11 Mar 2021

High Performing Hydrophilic Porous Plastic Discs & Annular Absorbers

Vyon® porous plastic discs and annular absorbers manufactured to extremely tight tolerances by Porvair Sciences offer cutting-edge filtration and separation of materials for healthcare, pharmaceutical and life science applications.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 11 Mar 2021

Promega launches XpressAmp™ Direct Amplification Reagents

Promega Corporation has released XpressAmp™ Direct Amplification Reagents that facilitate RNA extraction-free sample preparation that is automation-friendly.

From Promega Corporation 11 Mar 2021

Research shows how humans have sensitive and accurate sense of touch

Fingerprints may be more useful to us than helping us nab criminal suspects: they also improve our sense of touch. Sensory neurons in the finger can detect touch on the scale of a single fingerprint ridge, according to new research published in JNeurosci.

11 Mar 2021

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New book explains concept and knowledge maps about biochemical compounds

Optimized nano-micelles can induce efficient genome editing in the mouse brain

Deforestation in the Amazon increases diversity of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Living in neighborhoods with high rates of violence and poverty alters gene activity

Optimized nano-micelles can induce efficient genome editing in the mouse brain

Study shows how functional biomaterials rely on interfacial protein layer to transmit signals to living cells

New book explains concept and knowledge maps about biochemical compounds

Newly discovered cellular stress enzyme may be a target for neurodegenerative disease treatments

Researchers unveil new technique for observing metabolic processes in real time

Texas Biomed receives DoD subcontracts to assess SARS-CoV-2 decontamination technologies

Unbalanced progesterone may cause preterm or prolonged labor in some pregnant women

Princeton researchers elucidate how hepatitis B virus establishes chronic infection

New biodegradable nanoprobes could help detect cancer more accurately

Study reveals how lung alveolus forms at cellular level

Genetics can partly explain aggressive behavior in children with ADHD with DBDs

Study uncovers 50 new genes for eye color

Novel CRISPR-based gene editor developed to correct mutations that cause genetic disorders

High Performing Hydrophilic Porous Plastic Discs & Annular Absorbers

Promega launches XpressAmp™ Direct Amplification Reagents

Research shows how humans have sensitive and accurate sense of touch

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

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