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Weight loss leads to an increase in skeletal muscle mitochondrial energy production efficiency

Weight regains is a common problem for weight loss individuals. A number of studies have shown that weight loss in overweight people results in a reduction in whole-body energy expenditure.

15 May 2023

Phosphatases of regenerating liver play a unique role in the growth and spread of cancers

Phosphatases of regenerating liver (PRLs) are a family of enigmatic proteins involved in cell growth and metabolism present in various species.

15 May 2023

Integrated proteomics approach identifies the contents of p62 bodies in detail

Our body functioning is delicately balanced between the synthesis and breakdown of various cellular components.

15 May 2023

New compound with antibacterial activity shows promising results within one hour in laboratory trials

Resistance to antibiotics is a problem that alarms the medical and scientific community. Bacteria resistant to three different classes of antibiotics, known as multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria, are far from rare.

15 May 2023

Study shows two distinct types of cerebellar neurons differentially regulate motor and social behaviors

The cerebellum, a major part of the hindbrain in all vertebrates, is important for motor coordination, language acquisition, and regulating social and emotional behaviors.

15 May 2023

Study reveals how serotonin affects animal behavior at the whole-brain scale

Because serotonin is one of the primary chemicals the brain uses to influence mood and behavior, it is also the most common target of psychiatric drugs.

15 May 2023

Study sheds light on the importance of a subset of microglial cells in cognition and memory

A new study sheds light on the importance of microglia, the immune cells of the brain, in cognition and memory.

15 May 2023

Extremophilic bacteria from high temperature marine environments can help reduce asbestos' toxicity

Asbestos materials were once widely used in homes, buildings, automobile brakes and many other built materials due to their strength and resistance to heat and fire, as well as to their low electrical conductivity.

15 May 2023

Creating the Lab of the Future; What does it entail?

As part of our SLAS US 2023 coverage, we speak to Luigi Da Via, Team Leader in Analytical Development at GSK, about the lab of the future, and what it may look like.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 15 May 2023

MGI's DNBSEQ-T20×2 wins BEYOND Healthcare Innovation Award

MGI Tech Co. Ltd. ("MGI"), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today is proud to announce that its DNBSEQ-T20×2 ("T20") gene sequencing platform has been awarded the BEYOND Healthcare Innovation Award.

From MGI 15 May 2023

Nanoparticles take aim at COVID-19 with lysosome-targeted delivery

Researchers discuss the use of endo-lysosome-targeted nanoparticles for delivering antiviral therapy to treat coronavirus infections.

15 May 2023

SARS-CoV-2 variants show altered glycan processing

Researchers examine spike-protein trimers from SARS-CoV-2 variants to compare the N (asparagine)-glycan landscape.

15 May 2023

Swiss researchers identify plastic-degrading microbial strains in the Alps and Arctic region

Finding, cultivating, and bioengineering organisms that can digest plastic not only aids in the removal of pollution, but is now also big business.

13 May 2023

New genetic test can reveal an individual's susceptibility to gambling disorder

Studies have shown that our genes may be up to 70% responsible for gambling behavior. Now a new genetic test can identify who may be most predisposed to becoming hooked on gambling.

13 May 2023

Researchers create a 3D model to better understand bacteria movement

The spiral-shaped bacteria Helicobacter pylori are common and troublesome.

12 May 2023

Using an intracellular toolkit to map organelle bio-geography in stem cells

Organelles – the bits and pieces of RNA and protein within a cell – play important roles in human health and disease, such as maintaining homeostasis, regulating growth and aging, and generating energy.

12 May 2023

Vector Biolabs expands viral vector manufacturing capacity and adds to QC capabilities

Vector Biolabs, a custom design and manufacturing service provider for AAV and adenovirus viral vectors announced the completion of a facility expansion to meet growing demand.

12 May 2023

Cytiva and Pall Life Sciences complete integration to create a global innovation and solutions leader in biotechnology

Cytiva and the life sciences business of Pall Corporation have completed their integration and are now united as one business under the Cytiva brand.

12 May 2023

AI used to build a 3D model of the Commander complex

University of Queensland researchers have used artificial intelligence to build a 3D map of key cell components to better understand dementia and infectious diseases including COVID-19.

11 May 2023

Extracellular chaperones mediate the lysosomal degradation of misfolded proteins

When exposed to stressful conditions, several proteins tend to misfold and form aggregates inside or outside cells.

11 May 2023

Life Science News

Weight loss leads to an increase in skeletal muscle mitochondrial energy production efficiency

Phosphatases of regenerating liver play a unique role in the growth and spread of cancers

Integrated proteomics approach identifies the contents of p62 bodies in detail

New compound with antibacterial activity shows promising results within one hour in laboratory trials

Study shows two distinct types of cerebellar neurons differentially regulate motor and social behaviors

Study reveals how serotonin affects animal behavior at the whole-brain scale

Study sheds light on the importance of a subset of microglial cells in cognition and memory

Extremophilic bacteria from high temperature marine environments can help reduce asbestos' toxicity

Creating the Lab of the Future; What does it entail?

MGI's DNBSEQ-T20×2 wins BEYOND Healthcare Innovation Award

Nanoparticles take aim at COVID-19 with lysosome-targeted delivery

SARS-CoV-2 variants show altered glycan processing

Swiss researchers identify plastic-degrading microbial strains in the Alps and Arctic region

New genetic test can reveal an individual's susceptibility to gambling disorder

Researchers create a 3D model to better understand bacteria movement

Using an intracellular toolkit to map organelle bio-geography in stem cells

Vector Biolabs expands viral vector manufacturing capacity and adds to QC capabilities

Cytiva and Pall Life Sciences complete integration to create a global innovation and solutions leader in biotechnology

AI used to build a 3D model of the Commander complex

Extracellular chaperones mediate the lysosomal degradation of misfolded proteins

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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