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Nanotubes enable movement of toxic protein linked to Huntington's disease

A toxic protein linked to Huntington's disease can move from neuron to neuron through a nanotube tunnel whose construction is initiated by a protein called Rhes, say scientists at Scripps Research.

11 May 2019

'Eye-in-a-dish' model reveals genetic variants that may contribute to AMD

Age-related macular degeneration is one of the most common causes of vision loss in people over age 65.

10 May 2019

Insights into parasitic yeast species could lead to new strategies for controlling yeast pathogens

Insights into the genes and proteins involved in the predatory behavior of a parasitic yeast species could lead to new strategies for controlling yeast pathogens, according to a study published May 9 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Jürgen Wendland of the Carlsberg Research Laboratory in Denmark and Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium, and colleagues.

10 May 2019

Study reveals how dengue virus replicates in infected cells

The nonstructural protein 1 of the dengue virus interacts with another viral protein called NS4A-2K-4B to enable viral replication, according to a study published May 9 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Ralf Bartenschlager of the University of Heidelberg, and colleagues.

10 May 2019

Egg yolk precursor protein plays key role in regulating mosquitos’ attraction to humans

Feeding mosquitoes sugar makes them less attracted to humans, a response that is regulated by the protein vitellogenin, according to a study publishing May 9 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Jessica Dittmer, Paolo Gabrieli and colleagues at the Università degli Studi di Pavia in Italy.

10 May 2019

IDT announces significant NGS portfolio expansion

Demonstrating its advocacy for genomics research, Integrated DNA Technologies announces a significant expansion to its NGS portfolio.

From Integrated DNA Technologies 10 May 2019

New computational framework reveals impact of arthritis drugs on gene expression

A new computational framework has revealed key differences between four rheumatoid arthritis medications and their impact on biological pathways in mice.

10 May 2019

Computational tool uses patient's genomic data to find best treatment for bladder cancer

When it comes to cancer, one-size-does-not-fit-all.One of the challenges that we have when taking care of patients with bladder cancer is that from one patient to the next, the prognosis, the stage and the response to different kinds of treatment differ.

10 May 2019

AMP offers recommendations to aid in design and validation of clinical CYP2C9 assays

The Association for Molecular Pathology, the premier global, molecular diagnostic professional society, today published consensus, evidence-based recommendations to aid in the design and validation of clinical CYP2C9 assays, promote standardization of testing across different laboratories and improve patient care.

10 May 2019

New machine-learning approach discovers mechanism that helps antibiotics kill bacteria

Most antibiotics work by interfering with critical functions such as DNA replication or construction of the bacterial cell wall.

10 May 2019

Scientists successfully create melanocyte precursor cells using stem cell technology

Our hair, skin and eyes are colored by a pigment called melanin, which is produced by pigment cells called melanocytes. Scientists have used stem cell technology to successfully create melanocyte precursor cells.

10 May 2019

Scientists decipher transcriptome of drumstick tree by RNA sequencing

Did you ever wonder why our grandmothers insisted on having a Tulsi plant in front of the house and a Moringa tree in the backyard? Each and every part of the drumstick tree has medicinal value and is a rich source of nutrients and minerals.

10 May 2019

Study compares single cell and MSC micropellets for cartilage regeneration

Repair of cartilage injuries or defects is aided by the introduction of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which can be incorporated into hydrogels to amplify their effects.

10 May 2019

Cells don’t take up DNA cage nanostructures to a significant extent, finds study

Many studies indicating that DNA nanostructures can enter cells more readily than simple DNA strands are flawed, according to researchers at McGill University.

10 May 2019

Researchers develop stem cell-based model to study neuron resilience and vulnerability in ALS

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed a stem cell-based model in order to study the resilience and vulnerability of neurons in the neurodegenerative disease ALS.

9 May 2019

Slim LED transmitted light illumination base expands observation capabilities of SZX/SZ/MVX10 microscopes

Users of Olympus’ SZX™ and SZ™ series stereo microscopes and the MVX10 fluorescence microscope can expand their observation capabilities thanks to a new slim 41.5 mm (1.6 in.) LED transmitted light illumination base.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 9 May 2019

KNAUER introduces new columns and screening service for enantioseparation of chiral substances

KNAUER introduces three new chiral stationary phases, that are typically applied in production or quality control of pharmaceuticals with chiral active ingredients.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 9 May 2019

Sartorius Stedim Biotech launches new SIMCA 16 software for multivariate data analytics

Sartorius Stedim Biotech, a leading international partner of the biopharmaceutical industry today announced the new SIMCA® 16 software for multivariate data analytics is available from its subsidiary Sartorius Stedim Data Analytics.

From Sartorius 9 May 2019

Which type of chromatography is best for cannabis analysis?

Cannabis analysis is essential, but which technique is better? A comprehensive report details the most widely used analytical techniques between 2015-2018.

9 May 2019

Purdue researchers develop new way to view and classify protein 3D shapes

Proteins can provide a detailed look inside the human body and how it protects itself from many diseases. Proteins, which make up about 15% of body mass, are the most abundant solid substances in the human body.

9 May 2019

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Nanotubes enable movement of toxic protein linked to Huntington's disease

'Eye-in-a-dish' model reveals genetic variants that may contribute to AMD

Insights into parasitic yeast species could lead to new strategies for controlling yeast pathogens

Study reveals how dengue virus replicates in infected cells

Egg yolk precursor protein plays key role in regulating mosquitos’ attraction to humans

IDT announces significant NGS portfolio expansion

New computational framework reveals impact of arthritis drugs on gene expression

Computational tool uses patient's genomic data to find best treatment for bladder cancer

AMP offers recommendations to aid in design and validation of clinical CYP2C9 assays

New machine-learning approach discovers mechanism that helps antibiotics kill bacteria

Scientists successfully create melanocyte precursor cells using stem cell technology

Scientists decipher transcriptome of drumstick tree by RNA sequencing

Study compares single cell and MSC micropellets for cartilage regeneration

Cells don’t take up DNA cage nanostructures to a significant extent, finds study

Researchers develop stem cell-based model to study neuron resilience and vulnerability in ALS

Slim LED transmitted light illumination base expands observation capabilities of SZX/SZ/MVX10 microscopes

KNAUER introduces new columns and screening service for enantioseparation of chiral substances

Sartorius Stedim Biotech launches new SIMCA 16 software for multivariate data analytics

Which type of chromatography is best for cannabis analysis?

Purdue researchers develop new way to view and classify protein 3D shapes

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering

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