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Study investigates the relationship between healthy tissue repair and cancer growth

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have revealed how a mechanism involved in the regeneration of tissue can help the spread of cancer.

28 Feb 2022

Researchers create a regulatory map of zebrafish genome

The zebrafish is an important model organism for studying things like genetic diseases. A regulatory map of its genome has been successfully created using high-throughput experiments and AI methods, a team led by Uwe Ohler now reports in Cell Genomics and Nature Machine Intelligence.

25 Feb 2022

New technique uses microscopic magnetic particles to remotely activate brain cells

Scientists at UCL have developed a new technique that uses microscopic magnetic particles to remotely activate brain cells; researchers say the discovery in rats could potentially lead to the development of a new class of non-invasive therapies for neurological disorders.

From University College London 24 Feb 2022

Scientists study the distant connection between Archaea and Bacteria

Researchers have discovered more evidence to support the idea that the two primary domains of life, Archaea and Bacteria, are detached by a long phylogenetic tree branch.

24 Feb 2022

Novel method for controlled interrogation and recording of neuronal activity

A new approach for regulated interrogation and recording of neuronal activity was developed by scientists at the University of Freiburg.

24 Feb 2022

Scientists develop a new approach to study Sars-CoV-2

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg and their collaborators at the Max Planck Bristol Center for Minimal Biology at the University of Bristol have developed a new approach to study Sars-CoV-2.

From The Max Planck Institute 23 Feb 2022

Study findings likely to be instrumental in synthetic biology approaches

Plant geneticists can utilize a range of synthetic biology tools made by a group at Louisiana State University (LSU) to drive gene expression.

22 Feb 2022

Study reveals how a fly’s brain contributes to sensing the cold and limiting reproduction

Scientists have uncovered a set of neurons in fruit flies that shut down in cold temperatures and slow reproduction, a system conserved in many insects, including mosquitoes, which could provide a target for pest control.

18 Feb 2022

Experts trigger apoptosis in leukemia cells by disrupting their energy maintenance mechanism

A group of researchers from UNIGE in Switzerland and Inserm in France has discovered a previously unknown process that could lead to the creation of novel medicines.

18 Feb 2022

New device to assess water quality uses powerful and programmable genetic networks

Northwestern University synthetic biologists have developed a low-cost, easy-to-use, hand-held device that can let users know -; within mere minutes -; if their water is safe to drink.

18 Feb 2022

3D structure of protein channel helps shed light on sensitive touch response of Venus fly traps

Scientists at Scripps Research have revealed the three-dimensional structure of Flycatcher1, an aptly named protein channel that may enable Venus fly trap plants to snap shut in response to prey.

18 Feb 2022

Cryo-electron microscopy reveals structures of a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

New research co-led by a University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine professor is shedding light on some of the mysterious dynamics that define the interplay between nerves and muscle.

17 Feb 2022

Mucus-rich droplets extend aerosolized range of enveloped respiratory viruses

A modeling study raises questions about how far respiratory droplets, like those that transmit the virus that causes COVID-19, can travel before becoming harmless.

16 Feb 2022

Researchers develop enhanced version of microscope that produce high-throughput 3D adaptive optical imaging

Microscopes are chosen to be a helpful tool in biomedical research as they permit for close inspection and visualization of tissues.

15 Feb 2022

Programming DNA Robots to Prod Cell Membranes

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Matthew Baker about his latest research that led to the programming of DNA 'robots' that are able to prod cell membranes.

From The University of New South Wales (UNSW) 14 Feb 2022

Study analyzes the mechanisms that orchestrate the transition from feeding to courtship

The link between nutrition and mating is not limited to humans; it can be found in animals from all over the world.

From UC San Diego 14 Feb 2022

Single-cell sequencing technique helps to examine early SARS-CoV-2 infection

In the early days of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the lungs, what happens at the single-cell level?

14 Feb 2022

Dresden researchers explain how liquid-like protein droplets read DNA regions

A single cell forms the basis of life. As an organism grows, dividing cells specialize to produce the many tissues and organs that make up the adult body.

From The Max Planck Institute 14 Feb 2022

Hemoglobin plays role as a chemosensory signal for mother mice to protect offspring

Biochemists in Japan were surprised to discover that the molecule hemoglobin in the blood works not only as an oxygen carrier, but when the blood is spilled as a result of aggression, accident or predator attack, the molecule also acts as a chemosensory signal -; a chemical stimulus picked up by the senses, namely smell in this case -; for lactating mother mice, prompting digging or rearing behavior in them to check the surrounding environment and keep their offspring safe.

11 Feb 2022

High yield photochemical flow synthesis

The Borealis™ Flow Photoreactor from Uniqsis sets a new benchmark for high yield photochemical flow synthesis.

From Uniqsis Ltd 11 Feb 2022

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Study investigates the relationship between healthy tissue repair and cancer growth

Researchers create a regulatory map of zebrafish genome

New technique uses microscopic magnetic particles to remotely activate brain cells

Scientists study the distant connection between Archaea and Bacteria

Novel method for controlled interrogation and recording of neuronal activity

Scientists develop a new approach to study Sars-CoV-2

Study findings likely to be instrumental in synthetic biology approaches

Study reveals how a fly’s brain contributes to sensing the cold and limiting reproduction

Experts trigger apoptosis in leukemia cells by disrupting their energy maintenance mechanism

New device to assess water quality uses powerful and programmable genetic networks

3D structure of protein channel helps shed light on sensitive touch response of Venus fly traps

Cryo-electron microscopy reveals structures of a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

Mucus-rich droplets extend aerosolized range of enveloped respiratory viruses

Researchers develop enhanced version of microscope that produce high-throughput 3D adaptive optical imaging

Programming DNA Robots to Prod Cell Membranes

Study analyzes the mechanisms that orchestrate the transition from feeding to courtship

Single-cell sequencing technique helps to examine early SARS-CoV-2 infection

Dresden researchers explain how liquid-like protein droplets read DNA regions

Hemoglobin plays role as a chemosensory signal for mother mice to protect offspring

High yield photochemical flow synthesis

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