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The Evolutionary Timeline of Diminished Boric Acid and Urea Transportation in Aquaporin 10

Aquaporin (Aqp) 10 water channels in humans allow the free passage of water, glycerol, urea, and boric acid across cells.

27 Dec 2023

SpaceX Returns Vital Life Science Research Sponsored by the ISS National Lab

Dozens of science and technology development payloads returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on December 22 as SpaceX’s 29th Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission, contracted by NASA, successfully concluded.

27 Dec 2023

Gladstone Scientists Create Intricate Map of Human T Cell Function With Base Editing

In a study of historic scale, scientists at Gladstone Institutes have created an intricate map of how the immune system functions, examining the detailed molecular structures governing human T cells using the next-generation CRISPR tool known as base editing.

14 Dec 2023

CRISPR Takes Probiotics to the Next Level

Humans can benefit significantly from symbiotic relationships with probiotics-;live bacteria and microorganisms that influence the gut microbiota.

14 Dec 2023

FluidForm Bio 3D Bioprints Human Cardiac Tissue for Drug Development Breakthrough

FluidForm Bio, a leader in developing life-like human tissue to treat disease, shares recent advancements in building human cardiac tissues using FRESH 3D bioprinting.

13 Dec 2023

Biotium Launches New Line of Extensively Validated Primary Antibody Conjugates for Flow Cytometry

Biotium, a leading provider of innovative solutions for life science research, is thrilled to announce the launch of Biotium Choice primary antibody conjugates. With careful curation, and extensive in-house validation, Biotium Choice monoclonal primary antibodies are designed to deliver exceptional performance for flow cytometry.

From Biotium, Inc. 6 Dec 2023

Discovery Park Ventures Expands Fund to £3m to Invest in More Innovative Science and Technology Start-Ups

Discovery Park Ventures (DPV) announces the expansion of its early-stage life science fund from £1m to £3m, in order to capitalise on exciting investment opportunities and support its existing portfolio.

5 Dec 2023

Converting Dairy Manure into Livestock Feed with Black Soldier Flies

Is it possible to transform manure into cows, chickens, or fish? Researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife are exploring this unique approach within a circular economy framework.

27 Nov 2023

Rare Genetic Variant Found to Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers at Gladstone Institutes have discovered that a rare genetic variant known as the "Christchurch mutation" can block detrimental effects of apolipoprotein E4, the best-established risk factor for the most common form of Alzheimer's disease.

14 Nov 2023

Illinois Tech Grows Research Footprint, Securing Prime Space at TCC’s Fulton Labs

Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) has leased approximately 34,295 square feet in Trammell Crow Company’s (TCC) Fulton Labs innovation hub, announced today by the Chicago office of TCC, a global real estate developer.

9 Nov 2023

SPT5 Identified as a Potential Target Protein for Treatment of MYC-Dependent Cancers

MYC proteins play an important role in many types of cancer. A research team at the University of Würzburg has now succeeded in indirectly influencing these proteins - with clear consequences for the tumor.

8 Nov 2023

Scientists Unlock the Structure of Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2

Neurons talk to each other using chemical signals called neurotransmitters. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have drawn on structural biology expertise to determine structures of vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2), a key component of neuronal communication.

2 Nov 2023

The Agricultural Soil Microbiome: A DNA Metabarcoding Perspective

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24 Oct 2023

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Launches New Biohub in New York

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) will open a new biomedical research hub in the growing scientific landscape of New York City that aims to boost collaboration between leading scientific and technological institutions

19 Oct 2023

Discovery Park and Researcher Partner to Support Scientific Collaboration

Discovery Park, Kent’s thriving life science community, has partnered with scientific content discovery and discussion platform, Researcher, to promote collaboration and facilitate scientific progress.

17 Oct 2023

BioLizard Launches New AI-Empowered “BioVerse” Platform to Facilitate Data-Driven R&D for Global Life Sciences Community

BioLizard, the bioinformatics, data analytics and data management service and consulting company heading digital transformation in the life sciences industry, today announced the launch of its new BioVerse platform.

11 Oct 2023

Biosynth Extends Its Offering to Multi-Kilogram GMP Peptide Synthesis Through the Acquisition of Pepceuticals

Biosynth, a supplier of critical materials to the life science industry, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pepceuticals, a UK producer of synthetic peptides with multi-kilogram GMP facilities and fill-finish capabilities designed to support customers from clinical trials to commercial supply.

26 Sep 2023

Broken String Biosciences Closes $15M Series A Funding Round

Broken String Biosciences today announced that it has closed a $15 million Series A investment round, co-led by Illumina Ventures and Mérieux Equity Partners, with contributions from HERAN Partners, and existing investors Tencent and Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures.

19 Sep 2023

Illumina's Board Appoints Jacob Thaysen, Ph.D. as its New Chief Executive Officer

llumina today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jacob Thaysen, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 25, 2023.

5 Sep 2023

Unchained Labs Adds Big-Time Horsepower with New CCO

Unchained Labs, the life science tools company that’s all about getting biologics and gene therapy researchers the right tools for the job, announced today that life sciences ace, Scott Thomas, has joined the Company as Chief Commercial Officer.

From Unchained Labs 5 Sep 2023