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Artificial intelligence method can rapidly and remotely detect fentanyl and derivatives

To help keep first responders safe, University of Central Florida researchers have developed an artificial intelligence method that not only rapidly and remotely detects the powerful drug fentanyl, but also teaches itself to detect any previously unknown derivatives made in clandestine batches.

25 Aug 2020

Advances in Virus Epigenetics

Growing evidence shows viruses exploit epigenetic processes to control their life cycles but epigentic regulation of viral infections is not fully understood.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 25 Aug 2020

Scientists unravel how nanomaterials inspired by insect wings destroy superbugs

Scientists have revealed how nanomaterials inspired by insect wings are able to destroy bacteria on contact.

25 Aug 2020

Behavioral teleporting helps study social interactions in real time

Teleporting is a science fiction trope often associated with Star Trek. But a different kind of teleporting is being explored at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, one that could let researchers investigate the very basis of social behavior, study interactions between invasive and native species to preserve natural ecosystems, explore predator/prey relationship without posing a risk to the welfare of the animals, and even fine-tune human/robot interfaces.

25 Aug 2020

Study finds unique viral 'fingerprint' for each human gut

Each person's gut virus composition is as unique as a fingerprint, according to the first study to assemble a comprehensive database of viral populations in the human digestive system.

24 Aug 2020

New approach provides a roadmap for linking neurological and locomotor deficits

Locomotion deficits, such as lack of coordination, a shuffling gait, or loss of balance, can result from neurological conditions, specifically those that affect motor areas of the nervous system.

24 Aug 2020

Lasting nature of IBD linked to a long-lived immune cell that provokes damaging inflammation

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of intestinal disorders affecting an estimated six to eight million people worldwide.

24 Aug 2020

Researchers identify mechanisms leading to immune 'exhaustion' in severe viral infections

Melbourne researchers have identified mechanisms leading to the functional deterioration of the immune system in response to severe viral infections, such as HIV or COVID-19.

24 Aug 2020

RNA-targeting compound restarts a healing factor silenced by heart attack

A heart attack can leave parts of the heart permanently scarred and stiff, resulting in prolonged disability and potential progression toward heart failure. Scientists have studied various ways to repair or regenerate such damaged heart tissue, with limited success.

24 Aug 2020

Faulty RNA quality control system leads to haywire production of toxic proteins in FTLD/ALS

Researchers at Osaka University identify vicious cycle involving RNA exosome that accelerates disease progression in FTLD/ALS

24 Aug 2020

Accidental discovery of new antibiotic proven effective after several experiments

It all happened by chance. It was a hot summer day nine years ago. Inside the laboratory, the team was working on cancer research. On the lab bench, various medications were being tested on cancer cells.

24 Aug 2020

Bio-Helix announces approved patent for ECL

Bio-Helix is pleased to be notified of the approved patent application for its proprietary enhanced chemiluminescent substrates (ECL).

24 Aug 2020

Bioinsider presents ‘Therapeutic Pipeline for COVID-19’ virtual meeting on September 17, 2020

Bioinsider, has opened registration for its upcoming virtual meeting ‘Therapeutic Pipeline for COVID-19’ on September 17, 2020.

From Twist Bioscience 24 Aug 2020

Large animals with ailing livers can grow new organ in lymph nodes from their own hepatocytes

Hepatocytes -- the chief functional cells of the liver -- are natural regenerators, and the lymph nodes serve as a nurturing place where they can multiply.

24 Aug 2020

Scientists identify possible way to speed up the communication between brain regions

Selective communication among different brain regions is crucial for brain function. But the weak and sparse connectivity of the brain is a big hurdle.

21 Aug 2020

Genomic analysis reveals vulnerability of many animal species to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Humans are not the only species facing a potential threat from SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, according to a new study from the University of California, Davis.

21 Aug 2020

New bioluminescent reporter developed to track DNA double stranded break repair

A new bioluminescent reporter that tracks DNA double stranded break repair in cells has been developed by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and the Academia Sinica in Taiwan.

21 Aug 2020

Researchers find clues to successful immune response in the T cells of COVID-19 patients

When news about a novel coronavirus switched from a chronicle of its progress in China to headlines about a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Gladstone Institutes scientist Nadia Roan, PhD, was in the midst of publishing several papers on T cells and their role in HIV spread and long-lasting infections.

21 Aug 2020

Researchers validate novel flavivirus identification test

There are more than 70 species of flavivirus, and many cause diseases in humans and animals, including dengue, Zika and yellow fever viruses.

21 Aug 2020

Researchers develop 3D imaging technique to visualize damaged lung tissue after severe COVID-19

Physicists at the University of Göttingen, together with pathologists and lung specialists at the Medical University of Hannover, have developed a three-dimensional imaging technique that enables high resolution and three-dimensional representation of damaged lung tissue following severe Covid-19.

21 Aug 2020

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Artificial intelligence method can rapidly and remotely detect fentanyl and derivatives

Advances in Virus Epigenetics

Scientists unravel how nanomaterials inspired by insect wings destroy superbugs

Behavioral teleporting helps study social interactions in real time

Study finds unique viral 'fingerprint' for each human gut

New approach provides a roadmap for linking neurological and locomotor deficits

Lasting nature of IBD linked to a long-lived immune cell that provokes damaging inflammation

Researchers identify mechanisms leading to immune 'exhaustion' in severe viral infections

RNA-targeting compound restarts a healing factor silenced by heart attack

Faulty RNA quality control system leads to haywire production of toxic proteins in FTLD/ALS

Accidental discovery of new antibiotic proven effective after several experiments

Bio-Helix announces approved patent for ECL

Bioinsider presents ‘Therapeutic Pipeline for COVID-19’ virtual meeting on September 17, 2020

Large animals with ailing livers can grow new organ in lymph nodes from their own hepatocytes

Scientists identify possible way to speed up the communication between brain regions

Genomic analysis reveals vulnerability of many animal species to SARS-CoV-2 infection

New bioluminescent reporter developed to track DNA double stranded break repair

Researchers find clues to successful immune response in the T cells of COVID-19 patients

Researchers validate novel flavivirus identification test

Researchers develop 3D imaging technique to visualize damaged lung tissue after severe COVID-19

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Reducing polypharmacy through innovative drug formulation technologies

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

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