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Cancer cells disarm cellular attackers by extending out nanoscale tentacles

To grow and spread, cancer cells must evade the immune system. Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital and MIT used the power of nanotechnology to discover a new way that cancer can disarm its would-be cellular attackers by extending out nanoscale tentacles that can reach into an immune cell and pull out its powerpack.

18 Nov 2021

New study highlights the important role of rare genomic differences in OCD risk

Both rare and commonly observed differences in the DNA letters strung along a person's chromosomes can explain about a third of the risk for being diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), according to a new study led by scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

18 Nov 2021

Study reveals mechanism by which vitamin D reduces inflammation caused by immune cells

Scientists recently gained insights into how vitamin D functions to reduce inflammation caused by immune cells that might be relevant to the responses during severe COVID-19. In a study jointly published by Purdue University and the National Institutes of Health, scientists do just that.

18 Nov 2021

New insights on the link between CRISPR, p53 gene and mutated cancer cells

A protein that protects cells from DNA damage, p53, is activated during gene editing using the CRISPR technique.

18 Nov 2021

Study discovers new role of Hox genes in adulthood

Among their many extraordinary feats, some planarian flatworms reproduce by tearing off pieces of themselves to regenerate new worms.

18 Nov 2021

Researchers provide a clearer picture of healthy development of the lungs

Researchers have compiled the most comprehensive road map of the protein composition of human lungs, providing a clearer picture of the healthy development of this essential organ that made terrestrial life possible.

18 Nov 2021

Experts debate whether whole genome sequencing is necessary for all newborn babies

Genomics England, a government owned company, recently announced a pilot programme of whole genome sequencing to screen for genetic diseases in 200,000 healthy seeming newborns.

18 Nov 2021

Johns Hopkins scientists create a stunning 3D map of blood vessels and stem cells in mouse skull

Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists have used glowing chemicals and other techniques to create a 3D map of the blood vessels and self-renewing "stem" cells that line and penetrate a mouse skull.

18 Nov 2021

Novel strategy to produce SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein for serological testing

New research discusses an alternative method of purifying the SARS-CoV-2 N protein using only metal exchange chromatography and denaturing conditions.

18 Nov 2021

Robust & Reproducible Sample Preparation for LC/MS

Porvair Sciences has published an in-depth application report demonstrating how their Microlute® CP Reverse Phase Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)

From Porvair Sciences Limited 18 Nov 2021

Researchers develop a new way of coupling biomaterials to living cells

A fully new way of coupling biomaterials to living cells, developed by the University of Twente, enables us to teach the body new things.

18 Nov 2021

Scientists discover the genes used by bacteria to live within complex communities

Scientists from the Quadram Institute at the Norwich Research Park have made an important discovery into the workings of bacterial communities.

18 Nov 2021

Sensofar, the Leading-Edge Technology Group within the Surface Optical Metrology Field, Celebrates 20 Years of Business

2021 is a year of celebration for Sensofar, we have been in business for 20 years. Our beginning was enhanced by the passionate and entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, when they wanted to leverage their knowledge about the science of light, to create disruptive technologies that would demonstrate to the market the need for and benefits of optical metrology. Their passion for science became the core of the business.

From Sensofar Metrology 18 Nov 2021

Study leverages the DIAAS system to understand protein quality in meat burgers and plant-based burgers

A new study from the University of Illinois and Colorado State University leverages the DIAAS system to understand protein quality in beef and pork burgers and plant-based burgers from Impossible and Beyond Meat.

17 Nov 2021

Researchers identify compounds that tackle fungal infections in a new way

Current medications aren't particularly effective against fungi. The situation is becoming more challenging because these organisms are developing resistance to antimicrobial treatments, just as bacteria are.

17 Nov 2021

Scientists use advanced microscopes to delve deeper into protein degradation process

Proteins are the building blocks of all living things. A vast amount research takes place on how these proteins are made and what they do, from enzymes that carry out chemical reactions to messengers that transmit signals between cells.

17 Nov 2021

Study reveals complex interplay between diet, gut microbiota, and immune function

The cliché "you are what you eat" has been used for hundreds of years to illustrate the link between diet and health. Now, an international team of researchers has found the molecular proof of this concept, demonstrating how diet ultimately affects immunity through the gut microbiome.

17 Nov 2021

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Cancer cells disarm cellular attackers by extending out nanoscale tentacles

New study highlights the important role of rare genomic differences in OCD risk

Study reveals mechanism by which vitamin D reduces inflammation caused by immune cells

New insights on the link between CRISPR, p53 gene and mutated cancer cells

Study discovers new role of Hox genes in adulthood

Researchers provide a clearer picture of healthy development of the lungs

Experts debate whether whole genome sequencing is necessary for all newborn babies

Johns Hopkins scientists create a stunning 3D map of blood vessels and stem cells in mouse skull

Novel strategy to produce SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein for serological testing

Robust & Reproducible Sample Preparation for LC/MS

Researchers develop a new way of coupling biomaterials to living cells

Scientists discover the genes used by bacteria to live within complex communities

Sensofar, the Leading-Edge Technology Group within the Surface Optical Metrology Field, Celebrates 20 Years of Business

Study leverages the DIAAS system to understand protein quality in meat burgers and plant-based burgers

Researchers identify compounds that tackle fungal infections in a new way

Scientists use advanced microscopes to delve deeper into protein degradation process

Study reveals complex interplay between diet, gut microbiota, and immune function

P681H mutation helps SARS-CoV-2 VOCs replicate faster and resist innate immunity

Researchers identify new group of antibacterial molecules

Study may help predict genomic changes that may happen in advanced cancers based on therapy

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

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