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Neuroscientists identify astrocytes as master 'conductors' of the brain

In the orchestra of the brain, the firing of each neuron is controlled by two notes--excitatory and inhibitory-- that come from two distinct forms of a cellular structure called synapses.

12 Nov 2020

Researchers discover a mechanism that cells use to degrade microRNAs

UT Southwestern researchers have discovered a mechanism that cells use to degrade microRNAs (miRNAs), genetic molecules that regulate the amounts of proteins in cells.

12 Nov 2020

Brain's taste map operates differently than previously believed

What happens in our brain that makes us experience the sweet taste of a donut or the bitter taste of tonic water? What are the patterns of neural activity responsible for the perception of taste? A new study from Stony Brook University found that the map of neural responses mediating taste perception does not involve, as previously believed, specialized groups of neurons in the brain, but rather overlapping and spatially distributed populations.

12 Nov 2020

New study challenges the common understanding of how mammalian brains work

A study by scientists at the University of Sussex is challenging the common understanding of how mammalian brains work.

12 Nov 2020

Return of mice to home cage evokes significant rise in dopamine release, shows study

By monitoring a well-replicated biomarker associated with reward, a study by neuroscientists from Florida Atlantic University provides evidence that the old adage, "There's no place like home," has its roots deep in the brain.

12 Nov 2020

Dotmatics collaborates with LabVoice to enable voice-assisted laboratory workflows

Dotmatics today announced a partnership with LabVoice to provide scientists with the ability to record and track data within an electronic laboratory notebook.

From Dotmatics 12 Nov 2020

StemBioSys and Cartox Announce Publication of Research Demonstrating CELLvo™ Matrix Plus Significantly Enhances the Functionality of hiPSC Cardiomyocytes

StemBioSys, Inc announced today the publication of research in Nature Scientific Reports demonstrating their latest CELLvo™ Matrix Plus findings.

From StemBioSys 12 Nov 2020

Beckman Coulter introduces new SARS-CoV-2 IgM assay in countries accepting the CE Mark

Beckman Coulter, a clinical diagnostics leader, today announced the launch of its Access SARS-CoV-2 Immunoglobulin M assay in countries accepting the CE Mark.

From Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 12 Nov 2020

TMDU and Fujitsu complete cancer gene network analysis in less than a day

Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Fujitsu Laboratories Limited have recently completed, in less than a day, estimation of the network that represents the influence relationship between genes and prediction of their relationship with infiltration and metastasis based on genes highly likely to be involved in cancer development.

12 Nov 2020

A detailed review of plant natural products to combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens

Scientists have compiled the first comprehensive review of plant natural products that play a role in antibacterial activity, to serve as a guide in the search for new drugs to combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

12 Nov 2020

Ultrafast laser study may lead to new, less-expensive industrial catalysts

Arizona State University's Scott Sayres and his team have recently published an ultrafast laser study on uncharged iron oxide clusters, which could ultimately lead to the development of new and less-expensive industrial catalysts.

11 Nov 2020

Biologists investigate how molecular chaperones dissolve protein aggregates linked to Parkinson's

In many neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's, protein aggregates form in the brain and are assumed to contribute to neuronal cell death.

11 Nov 2020

Comparison of 240 mammal genomes helps geneticists to identify disease mutations

A large international consortium led by scientists at Uppsala University and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard has sequenced the genome of 130 mammals and analyzed the data together with 110 existing genomes to allow scientist to identify which are the important positions in the DNA.

11 Nov 2020

Researchers uncover potential genetic target for treating endometriosis

Michigan State University researchers have identified a potential genetic target for treating an especially painful and invasive form of endometriosis.

11 Nov 2020

Uracil point mutations found in SARS-CoV-2 variants alter innate immune responses

Tohoku University scientists have found that human editing enzymes are likely behind a type of mutation in the COVID-19 virus that stimulates the release of pro-inflammatory molecules called cytokines by immune cells in the body.

11 Nov 2020

Compounds block stress-enhanced reacquisition of nicotine in rats

Stress is a major cause of relapse after people quit smoking. Worrying situations, such as money or relationship problems, can affect neurotransmitter levels in the brain, leading former smokers to reach for a cigarette.

11 Nov 2020

Two paralogous androgen receptor genes control social dominance

Rank in social hierarchy is a condition not solely claimed by humans. In the animal kingdom, male peacocks exhibit brightly colored plumes to illustrate dominance, and underwater, male fish show pops of bright colors to do the same.

11 Nov 2020

Scientists use bacteria to produce 3D objects made of nanocellulose

A team at Aalto University has used bacteria to produce intricately designed three-dimensional objects made of nanocellulose.

10 Nov 2020

New insights into the relationship between sweet taste of sugar and satiety regulation

To date, very little is known about how sweetness perception contributes to satiety. This study, conducted by an Austrian-German team led by chemists Veronika Somoza and Barbara Lieder, provides new insights into the relationship between the sweet taste of sugar, energy intake and the regulatory process of hunger and satiety.

10 Nov 2020

Researchers uncover new 'hidden' gene in SARS-CoV-2

Researchers have discovered a new "hidden" gene in SARS-CoV-2--the virus that causes COVID-19--that may have contributed to its unique biology and pandemic potential.

10 Nov 2020

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Neuroscientists identify astrocytes as master 'conductors' of the brain

Researchers discover a mechanism that cells use to degrade microRNAs

Brain's taste map operates differently than previously believed

New study challenges the common understanding of how mammalian brains work

Return of mice to home cage evokes significant rise in dopamine release, shows study

Dotmatics collaborates with LabVoice to enable voice-assisted laboratory workflows

StemBioSys and Cartox Announce Publication of Research Demonstrating CELLvo™ Matrix Plus Significantly Enhances the Functionality of hiPSC Cardiomyocytes

Beckman Coulter introduces new SARS-CoV-2 IgM assay in countries accepting the CE Mark

TMDU and Fujitsu complete cancer gene network analysis in less than a day

A detailed review of plant natural products to combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens

Ultrafast laser study may lead to new, less-expensive industrial catalysts

Biologists investigate how molecular chaperones dissolve protein aggregates linked to Parkinson's

Comparison of 240 mammal genomes helps geneticists to identify disease mutations

Researchers uncover potential genetic target for treating endometriosis

Uracil point mutations found in SARS-CoV-2 variants alter innate immune responses

Compounds block stress-enhanced reacquisition of nicotine in rats

Two paralogous androgen receptor genes control social dominance

Scientists use bacteria to produce 3D objects made of nanocellulose

New insights into the relationship between sweet taste of sugar and satiety regulation

Researchers uncover new 'hidden' gene in SARS-CoV-2

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation

Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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