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‘Hit-and-run’ interaction between proteins appears to be key trigger for cell death

A 'hit-and-run' interaction between two proteins could be an important trigger for cell death, according to new research from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers.

10 Apr 2019

New bioinformatics method helps scientists to understand differences in gene regulation in cells

A Belgian team of computational biologists led by Stein Aerts has developed a new bioinformatics method called cisTopic.

10 Apr 2019

Single-cell sequencing sheds light on landscape of myeloid cells in lung tumors

The recent emergence of immunotherapy has marked a sea change in research and care for many forms of cancer, bringing new hope to patients and families around the world. For those who respond to treatment, the results can be dramatic.

10 Apr 2019

Scientists develop new CRISPR-based 'allelic drive'

New CRISPR-based gene drives and broader active genetics technologies are revolutionizing the way scientists engineer the transfer of specific traits from one generation to another.

10 Apr 2019

Researchers develop new method for identifying compounds that prevent aging

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed a new method for identifying compounds that prevent aging.

9 Apr 2019

High Throughput Nucleic Acid Purification Simplified

Labs demand purity and flexibility for high throughput nucleic acid purification, while needing to complete difficult downstream analysis, for example NGS.

From Promega Corporation 9 Apr 2019

Researchers discover mechanism to form influenza A virus

The influenza A virus is known to form new strains every year. These strains are the result of small variations occurring at the level of the genome, which cause the virus to become different and no longer recognized by the immune system.

9 Apr 2019

Study compares library preparation and sequencing platforms for single-cell RNA-sequencing

Researchers from University of Southern Denmark, Wellcome Sanger Institute and BGI, today published a study in the journal Genome Biology comparing the library preparation and sequencing platforms for single-cell RNA-sequencing.

9 Apr 2019

Study finds no major epigenetic differences between space astronaut and his earthbound twin brother

In a landmark study, a group of U.S. scientists from Johns Hopkins, Stanford University and other institutions has found no long-lasting, major differences between the epigenomes of astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a year in space aboard the International Space Station, and his twin brother, Mark, who remained on Earth.

9 Apr 2019

Testing how well wastewater disinfection methods affect antibiotic resistance genes

Each year at least 2 million Americans are infected with bacteria that cannot be treated with antibiotics, and at least 23,000 of these people die, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

9 Apr 2019

Scientists visualize immune cells fighting blood cancer for the first time

When cancer escapes the immune system, our defenses are rendered powerless and are unable to fight against the disease.

8 Apr 2019

Cellular protein could take on role of restriction factor for hepatitis B virus

Hepatitis B is a viral liver infection that can lead to acute or chronic conditions. Although there is a vaccine that offers protection against the virus, current treatments which prevent the virus from replicating are not curative for infected individuals.

8 Apr 2019

Digital Integration in Laboratory Practice Highlighted in LABVOLUTION 2019

LABVOLUTION is a product of BIOTECHNICA and saw its debut in 2015. Now, gearing up to launch its 2019 show, LABVOLUTION is Europe’s flagship lab tech trade event.

8 Apr 2019

Study demonstrates viability of gene editing strategy for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

A group of researchers from the Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, the Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas, and the Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Fundación Jiménez Díaz have led a study which demonstrates the viability of a gene editing strategy for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (also known as butterfly chilidren) with the tool CRISPR/Cas9 in preclinical models with this disease.

8 Apr 2019

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‘Hit-and-run’ interaction between proteins appears to be key trigger for cell death

New bioinformatics method helps scientists to understand differences in gene regulation in cells

Single-cell sequencing sheds light on landscape of myeloid cells in lung tumors

Scientists develop new CRISPR-based 'allelic drive'

Researchers develop new method for identifying compounds that prevent aging

High Throughput Nucleic Acid Purification Simplified

Researchers discover mechanism to form influenza A virus

Study compares library preparation and sequencing platforms for single-cell RNA-sequencing

Study finds no major epigenetic differences between space astronaut and his earthbound twin brother

Testing how well wastewater disinfection methods affect antibiotic resistance genes

Scientists visualize immune cells fighting blood cancer for the first time

Cellular protein could take on role of restriction factor for hepatitis B virus

Digital Integration in Laboratory Practice Highlighted in LABVOLUTION 2019

Study demonstrates viability of gene editing strategy for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

Synthetic antibody rapidly prevents Zika infection in mice and non-human primates

Phoseon exhibits KeyPro KP100 UV LED instrument for virus inactivation at World Vaccine Congress

Scientists develop new imaging technology to visualize cells' eating habits

Celltrion and iProgen Biotech announce partnership for development of novel ADCs

A gene regulatory multi-tool plays key role in unjamming the genome after DNA damage

Researchers discover how specific mutation obstructs healthy blood cell maturation

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

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