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Collagen's structural diversity may be greater than previously believed, study suggests

Collagen, the body's most abundant protein, has long been viewed as a predictable structural component of tissues.

7 Feb 2025

Researchers achieve a promising breakthrough in bee insemination

Researchers from the University of Liège, as part of the FreezeBEE project, have achieved a promising breakthrough in bee insemination.

7 Feb 2025

New gene modification enhances CAR-T cell effectiveness against cancer

Researchers have identified a method to enhance the effectiveness of a promising cancer treatment. They found that modifying a specific gene improves the ability of immune cells to combat cancer for an extended period, potentially reducing the chance of cancer recurring.

7 Feb 2025

Study reveals differences in allosteric behavior of cAMP receptor proteins in M. tuberculosis

A new study, "Identifying Allosteric Hotspots in Mycobacterium tuberculosis cAMP Receptor Protein" published in Biochemistry, provides key insights into how bacterial cAMP receptor proteins (CRPs) respond differently to the ubiquitous signaling molecule, cyclic AMP (cAMP).

7 Feb 2025

Gut microbiome shifts from sugary drinks tied to higher diabetes risk

Researchers examine the association between sugar-sweetened beverage intake and gut microbiota-mediated changes that may mitigate the risk of diabetes.

7 Feb 2025

How lymphoid tissues protect against viral infections

Researchers explore the cellular and molecular adaptations associated with human secondary lymphoid tissue in adults during viral infection.

7 Feb 2025

Comprehensive atlas of endothelial cells advances diabetes research

The distinct population of endothelial cells that line blood vessels in the insulin-producing "islets" of the human pancreas have been notoriously difficult to study, but Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have now succeeded in comprehensively detailing the unique characteristics of these cells.

7 Feb 2025

New technology unlocks secrets of bacterial gene expression

How do bacteria - harmless ones living in our bodies, or those that cause disease - organize their activities? A new study, combining powerful genomic-scale microscopy with a technical innovation, captured which genes bacteria turn on in different situations and in different spatial environments.

6 Feb 2025

Gyros Protein Technologies introduces Gyrolab HEK293 HCP Type SN and Type CL Kit Reagents to support biotherapeutic development

Gyros Protein Technologies AB, a pioneer in automated nanoliter-scale immunoassays and leading provider of peptide synthesizers, today announced the introduction of its Gyrolab® HEK293 HCP Type SN Kit Reagents and Gyrolab HEK293 HCP Type CL Kit Reagents.

6 Feb 2025

MaxCyte® acquires SeQure Dx to broaden cell engineering offerings with on-target and off-target editing assessments

MaxCyte, Inc., a leading, cell-engineering focused company providing solutions to advance the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation cell therapeutics announced today the acquisition of SeQure Dx, a market leader of on-target and off-target editing assessment services for cell and gene therapies.

From MaxCyte, Inc. 6 Feb 2025

New Kids First datasets offer insights into genetics of childhood disorders

The new Kids First datasets advance our understanding of how genetics contribute to childhood cancers and congenital disorders, opening new doors for prevention and treatment.

5 Feb 2025

Study reveals how healthy stem cells transform into cancer cells

Nearly 60,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the U.S. every year, according to the American Cancer Society, and the rate of new cases continues to rise.

5 Feb 2025

Innovative method sheds light on the proteins behind gut health

A new Weizmann Institute study identified all of the proteins in a stool sample – those from the microbiome, the human body and food – revealing the hidden secrets of the intestines and their impact on human disease

5 Feb 2025

New study reveals how anticancer drugs enter cancer cells

A new study shows how an anticancer drug triggers an "outside in" signal that gets it sucked into a cancer cell.

5 Feb 2025

Yokogawa releases OpreX Quality Management System to accelerate DX in quality assurance processes for the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and food & beverages

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the release today of OpreX™ Quality Management System, a product in the OpreX Operational Risk Management family.

5 Feb 2025

Optibrium widens access to industry-leading docking method

Optibrium, a leading developer of software and AI solutions for molecular design today announced the introduction of a new PyMOL Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Surflex-Dock, its industry-leading structure-based design method, which is part of the company’s BioPharmics 3D molecular modelling suite.

5 Feb 2025

CN Bio launches physioMimix DILI assay kit: Human 24, for enhanced preclinical toxicology testing

CN Bio, a leading provider of Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) Systems and solutions that accelerate drug discovery and development workflows, today announced the launch of its PhysioMimix® DILI assay kit: Human 24.

5 Feb 2025

Researchers discover how RNA molecules influence multiple generations

RNA-based medicines are one of the most promising ways to fight human disease, as demonstrated by the recent successes of RNA vaccines and double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) therapies.

4 Feb 2025

New method uses DNA sequencing for precise metabolite measurement

Researchers at the University of Toronto have invented a new method that uses DNA sequencing to measure metabolites. This enables rapid and precise analysis of biological compounds, such as sugars, vitamins, hormones and the hundreds of other metabolites that are critical for health.

4 Feb 2025

New insights into how the Sudan virus attaches to human cells

The Sudan virus, a close relative of Ebola, has a fatality rate of 50% but remains poorly understood in terms of how it infects cells. Currently, no approved treatments exist.

4 Feb 2025