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Stanford researchers create new technique for controlling protein production

Thanks to new RNA vaccines, we humans have been able to protect ourselves incredibly quickly from new viruses like SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

5 Oct 2022

Researchers uncover an intriguing previously unknown ability of Swiss army knife enzyme

Blue-green algae (AKA cyanobacteria) have a superpower which likely helps them be highly successful as invaders of waterways.

5 Oct 2022

Biomimicry of chemically oscillating mobile catalytic capsules

The complexity of life on earth was derived from simplicity: from the first protocells to the growth of any organism, individual cells aggregate into basic clumps and then form more complex structures.

5 Oct 2022

PSI researchers optimize a method for tumor diagnosis using radionuclides

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, in collaboration with ETH Zurich, have optimized a method for tumor diagnosis using radionuclides.

5 Oct 2022

Omicron reduces host antibody response by lower B-cell antigenicity

A new study explores the functional relevance of some Omicron mutations in terms of their ability to escape neutralizing antibody responses.

4 Oct 2022

Antibody escape mutations of SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.75

A new study discusses how immune escape mutations allow a recent SARS-CoV-2 variant to evade neutralizing antibodies and cause breakthrough infections.

4 Oct 2022

The Increasing Use of Microfluidics in Labs and Hospitals

This interview from Bartels discusses how microfluidics will be used increasingly in labs, hospitals and doctors offices in the future. Bartels provides its clients with fast and easy entry into the microfluidics field.

From Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH 4 Oct 2022

Immune cell defect tied to the risk of developing rare bacterial infection

Everyone breathes in Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) bacteria from time to time, but most people don't get sick.

3 Oct 2022

Stanford researchers discover a sustainable way to produce cancer-fighting compound in the lab

Stanford University researchers have discovered a rapid and sustainable way to synthetically produce a promising cancer-fighting compound right in the lab.

3 Oct 2022

ASU scientists discover an unusual RNA biogenesis pathway

For the very first time, a study led by Julian Chen and his group in Arizona State University's School of Molecular Sciences and the Biodesign Institute's Center for the Mechanism of Evolution, has discovered an unprecedented pathway producing telomerase RNA from a protein-coding messenger RNA (mRNA).

3 Oct 2022

Labconco awarded a national group purchasing agreement with Premier, Inc.

Labconco has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for IV Hoods (Primary Engineering Controls) with Premier, Inc.

From Labconco 3 Oct 2022

Laura Perin honored as “Women Who Mean Business” recipient

Labconco congratulates Laura Perin as she joins the ranks of the Business Journal’s “Women Who Mean Business.”

From Labconco 3 Oct 2022

Seda announces open day

Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services are delighted to announce an Open Day on Tuesday 8th November 2022.

From Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services 3 Oct 2022

New cell-free protein crystallization method: A major headway in the field of structural biology

The new cell-free protein crystallization (CFPC) method developed by Tokyo Tech includes direct protein crystallization and is a major headway in the field of structural biology.

3 Oct 2022

SARS-CoV-2-encoded protein ameliorates neuromuscular degeneration in fly models of neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers explored the in vivo efficacy of SARS-CoV-2-encoded proteins against neuromuscular degeneration associated with ribosome stalling.

3 Oct 2022

Universal vaccine advancement through AI and recombinant technology

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Amy Sheng and Dr. Lurong Pan about how AI computing can be used in combination with high throughput production and screening to enhance the development process for potential universal vaccines.

From Sino Biological Inc. 3 Oct 2022

Novel technique helps to detangle how phosphorylation regulates cellular events

Each day, millions of biological processes occur in our body at a cellular level. Studying these processes can help us learn more about how cells function, a field that has continued to intrigue researchers.

30 Sep 2022

First evidence of lasting social relationships between chimpanzees and gorillas revealed

A long-term study led by primatologist Crickette Sanz at Washington University in St. Louis reveals the first evidence of lasting social relationships between chimpanzees and gorillas in the wild.

30 Sep 2022