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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

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

In the current study, researchers compare the IFITM sensitivities of major SARS-CoV-2 VOCs.

17 Nov 2021

Researchers identify new group of antibacterial molecules

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Umeå University, and the University of Bonn have identified a new group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect against many antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

17 Nov 2021

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

A novel way to look at cancer treatment resistance offers the possibility for identifying genetic mechanisms involved and alternative treatment approaches.

17 Nov 2021

Scientists predict structures of eukaryotic protein complexes using AI

UT Southwestern and University of Washington researchers led an international team that used artificial intelligence (AI) and evolutionary analysis to produce 3D models of eukaryotic protein interactions.

17 Nov 2021

Proposed acquisition of Life Sciences manufacturer Adaptas Solutions for $271m

IMI plc (“IMI” or the “Group”) announces the proposed acquisition of Adaptas Solutions (“Adaptas”) for an enterprise value of $271m (£202m1).

From Norgren Life Science 17 Nov 2021

Olympus announces first results of its AI-based pathology diagnostic tool for gastric cancer

The results of Olympus’ ongoing joint research program to create an AI-based pathology diagnostic tool with the potential to streamline pathologists’ workloads were announced at the Japan Society of Digital Pathology Study annual meeting.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 17 Nov 2021

Nanocomputing agent controls the function of protein involved in cell movement, cancer metastasis

The creation of nanoscale computers for use in precision health care has long been a dream of many scientists and health care providers.

16 Nov 2021

3D cell culturing platform allows study of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a deadly and rapidly progressing disease with no cure. The disease involves abnormal interactions between lung cells, including fibroblasts, and their surrounding environment.

16 Nov 2021

Novel long-read sequencing reveals complete repertoire of brain-expressed gene isoforms

New research led by the University of Exeter has shed light on the complexity of gene expression in the brain by characterizing the extent of isoform diversity in the human and mouse cortex, including the identification of novel isoforms of genes involved in diseases including Alzheimer's disease, autism and schizophrenia.

16 Nov 2021

Researchers shed light on how brain cells ‘navigate’ during the day and night

To navigate successfully in an environment, you need to continuously track the speed and direction of your head, even in the dark.

16 Nov 2021

Discovery of new receptor that interacts with SARS-CoV-2 spike, suppresses infection

Researchers recently conducted a study to identify host factors affecting cellular interactions of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

16 Nov 2021

Advanced tools for Glycobiology research

Drawing upon over 30-years’ experience of serving the glycobiology research community - AMSBIO has established a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality reagents including unique ranges of antibodies, lectins, enzymes, assay kits and standards, backed by in-depth technical support.

From AMS Biotechnology 16 Nov 2021

Researchers develop a highly efficient method to generate immune cells for cancer therapies

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has devised a highly efficient method to generate large numbers of immune cells specifically engineered to recognize neoantigens - small fragments of randomly mutated proteins that are typically unique to a patient's cancer - and destroy the tumors that express them.

15 Nov 2021

Histone mimicry as a mechanism through which SARS-CoV-2 disrupts host cell epigenetic regulation

A recent study investigates histone mimicry as a mechanism by SARS-CoV-2 for disrupting epigenetic regulation to evade host cell responses to infection.

15 Nov 2021

Machine learning analysis of long non-coding RNAs reveals new prognostic cancer biomarkers

A new batch of prognostic cancer biomarkers have been discovered in an area where few have gone looking before. Researchers have unveiled a catalogue of 166 prognostic biomarkers, generated by analyzing long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) – which are understudied in cancer research.

15 Nov 2021

Study analyzes the health effects of a patented DGA compound

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä analyzed the health effects of a patented DGA compound and compared them to the effects of exercise.

15 Nov 2021

Lamin C important for keeping cell’s genetic material organized, research shows

In a study with lab-grown mouse cells, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have found that a protein that helps form a structural network under the surface of the cell's "command center" — its nucleus — is key to ensuring that DNA inside it remains orderly.

15 Nov 2021

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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

Scientists predict structures of eukaryotic protein complexes using AI

Proposed acquisition of Life Sciences manufacturer Adaptas Solutions for $271m

Olympus announces first results of its AI-based pathology diagnostic tool for gastric cancer

Nanocomputing agent controls the function of protein involved in cell movement, cancer metastasis

3D cell culturing platform allows study of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Novel long-read sequencing reveals complete repertoire of brain-expressed gene isoforms

Researchers shed light on how brain cells ‘navigate’ during the day and night

Discovery of new receptor that interacts with SARS-CoV-2 spike, suppresses infection

Advanced tools for Glycobiology research

Researchers develop a highly efficient method to generate immune cells for cancer therapies

Histone mimicry as a mechanism through which SARS-CoV-2 disrupts host cell epigenetic regulation

Machine learning analysis of long non-coding RNAs reveals new prognostic cancer biomarkers

Study analyzes the health effects of a patented DGA compound

Lamin C important for keeping cell’s genetic material organized, research shows

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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