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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

MALS Detector for GPC/SEC characterization of polymers & proteins

The BI-MwA Multi-Angle Light Scattering (MALS) system from Testa Analytical Solutions e.K. is a high-performance detector for studying polymers and proteins in solution as well as investigating aggregation, oligomerization, and complex formation.

From TESTA Analytical Solutions 9 Feb 2022

Kras oncogenes use genetic reprogramming to drive tumorigenesis

Cancerous tumors are made up of rapidly growing, abnormally shaped, cells that can infiltrate and destroy healthy tissues, travel to other parts of the body, and form additional tumors.

8 Feb 2022

Blossom bats play a unique role in the pollination of kuluva flowers

Many island bats are at risk of extinction, yet bats are proving essential in the survival of one of the world's most unusual plant species.

7 Feb 2022

Study discovers a novel role for hormone-sensitive neurons in maternal nesting behavior

Gestation leads to a modification of brain circuits and behaviors such as nesting within the animal kingdom. The underlying biological, neural and hormonal mechanisms have been unknown until now.

7 Feb 2022

Researchers gain detailed insight into the mechanism of a light-driven chloride pump

Many bacteria and unicellular algae have light-driven pumps in their cell membranes: proteins that change shape when exposed to photons such that they can transport charged atoms in or out of the cell.

4 Feb 2022

The Diverse Future of the Scientific Industry

In this interview, we speak to Raven Solomon, a global diversity, equity, and inclusion thought leader, about the diverse future of the scientific industry.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 1 Feb 2022

Study identifies genetic traits relevant to the appearance and behavior of two bee subspecies

Recently discovered genetic knowledge of two nuisance western honey bee subspecies will help commercial and hobby beekeepers.

28 Jan 2022

COVID-19 vaccines prompt the body to make long-lasting T cells against different variants

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found that four COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, J&J/Janssen, and Novavax) prompt the body to make effective, long-lasting T cells against SARS-CoV-2.

25 Jan 2022

Alteration of gene expression "recipe" in a protovertebrate impacts sensory cell development

When baking a cake, even a small change to your recipe can have a major impact on the final product.

24 Jan 2022

Producing New Antibiotics Through Gene Editing

In this interview, we speak to Professor Jason Micklefield about his latest research that may be able to produce new antibiotics through gene-editing technologies.

From The University of Manchester 24 Jan 2022

Researchers use cryo-EM to rapidly characterize antibodies at atomic level

Scripps Research scientists have found a mechanism that may be able to bypass one of the critical steps in current vaccine production.